31 best Netflix movies to watch for Halloween 2019

7. The Silence

Release Year: 2019

Directed By: John R. Leonetti

Cast: Kiernan Shipka, Stanley Tucci, Miranda Otto, John Corbett, Kate Trotter, Kyle Harrison Breitkopf

The Silence was one of the more recently released horror films on the list having hit Netflix in April. It was based on the 2015 horror novel by author Tim Lebbon. Director John R. Leonetti is also known for directing other horror movies such as Annabelle, Wolves at the Door, and Wish Upon.

The horror movie centers on Ally (Shipka), a teenage girl who became deaf during an accident that killed her paternal grandparents. Ally and her family are faced with a state of emergency after a horde of creatures, known as “Vesps,” start attacking. The Vesps are attracted by noise so Ally suggests that the family take refuge in the countryside. They find much trouble on the road before encountering a cult that tries to take advantage of Ally because she is deaf.

The movie has gathered much attention due to its similarities to the horror film, A Quiet Place. Critics who viewed the film have assured audiences that The Silence relies on entirely different elements. It’s also important to note that the movie stars Miranda Otto and  Kiernan Shipka as the mother and daughter. Otto portrays Shipka’s aunt in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, a Netflix original series.