IMDb 6.1 1993 HD

Silent Number

Silent Number

1993
Horror Thriller
15 min NR Australia
10 / 10
6.1 IMDB

A young woman takes a babysitting job during a bad thunderstorm. She begins to receive frightening phone calls from a young boy who claims he needs help. It…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Jamie Blanks
Starring
Bronwyn Jones / John Brumpton

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Reviews

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Penelope Croft
May 16, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Silent Number' taps into primal fears with its effective setup: a lone babysitter isolated by a storm, communicating with a child whose pleas for help grow increasingly dire. Bronwyn Jones’s performance is key, capturing the transition from concern…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 16, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The premise of 'Silent Number' is undeniably intriguing: a babysitter receives distress calls from a trapped child during a tempestuous night. Bronwyn Jones works hard to sell the escalating terror, and for a good portion of the runtime,…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 16, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A masterclass in building dread, 'Silent Number' proves that sometimes the most frightening things are heard, not seen. Bronwyn Jones delivers a compelling performance as a young woman thrust into a nightmarish scenario. The film’s reliance on a…

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Marcus Bellwether
May 16, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Silent Number' sets a claustrophobic stage with its storm-battered setting and a classic, chilling phone-based horror conceit. Bronwyn Jones carries the weight of the film, her escalating panic palpable. The supporting presence of John Brumpton adds a grounding…

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Eleanor Vance
May 16, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This 1993 thriller, 'Silent Number', offers a taut and increasingly unnerving experience. Bronwyn Jones anchors the narrative with a performance that effectively conveys mounting dread as she navigates a terrifying babysitting assignment. The premise, involving a desperate child…

FAQs

The climax of 'Silent Number' hinges on a shocking truth revealed about the boy's whereabouts. When the police are involved to trace his calls, the unfolding situation leads to an unexpected discovery that recontextualises the entire ordeal and its implications for the characters. This revelation is central to the film's impact.