IMDb 6.3 2020 HD

The Silencing

The Silencing

2020
Action Crime Thriller
93 min R Canada
6.434 / 10
6.3 IMDB

A reformed hunter becomes involved in a deadly game of cat and mouse when he and the local sheriff set out to track a vicious killer who may…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Aurèle Gaudet / Robin Pront / Michelle Koerssen
Starring
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau / Annabelle Wallis / Zahn McClarnon / Melanie Scrofano / Hero Fiennes Tiffin / Patrick Garrow / Danielle Ryan / Shaun Smyth

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

tense grim suspenseful determined brooding compelling dark personal relentless engaging atmospheric gritty

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'The Silencing', Nikolaj Coster-Waldau delivers a raw and affecting portrayal of a man grappling with past trauma and present danger. His performance, alongside Annabelle Wallis as a determined sheriff, forms the emotional core of this suspenseful thriller.…

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Arthur Finch
Apr 3, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While 'The Silencing' boasts a capable cast, including a stoic Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, the film struggles to elevate itself beyond a predictable thriller. The plot, centred on a hunter seeking a killer potentially linked to his daughter's past, offers…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 3, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'The Silencing' is a taut and atmospheric thriller that benefits greatly from Nikolaj Coster-Waldau's compelling performance. He brings a palpable sense of grief and determination to his role as a hunter drawn into a dangerous investigation. The film’s…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 3, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Director Unknown crafts a serviceable thriller in 'The Silencing', a film that relies heavily on its central premise and the rugged appeal of its lead. Coster-Waldau embodies the reformed hunter with a weary resolve, a man pushed to…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau anchors 'The Silencing' with a performance of quiet intensity, portraying a man haunted by loss and driven by a desperate hope. The film, directed with a steady hand, crafts a suspenseful narrative that, while treading familiar…

FAQs

'The Silencing' builds its suspense through a calculated blend of atmospheric tension and escalating stakes. The narrative employs a classic cat-and-mouse structure, pitting a determined protagonist against a dangerous antagonist. The film effectively uses its remote setting and the personal connection to the hunt to heighten the sense of urgency and keep the audience invested in the outcome of the chase.