The Silent House (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 5.6

The Silent House poster

Released in 2010, The Silent House is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Gustavo Hernández, running about 86 minutes. “Real Fear In Real Time” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Laura and her father Wilson arrive at a cottage off the beaten path in order to repair it since its owner will soon put the house on sale. They will spend the night there in order to start the repairs the following morning. Everything seems to go on smoothly until Laura hears a sound that comes from outside and gets louder and louder in the upper floor of the house. Wilson goes up to see what is going on while she remains downstairs on her own waiting for her father to come down. The plot is based on a true story that occurred in the 1940s in a small village in Uruguay. La casa muda focuses on the last seventy eight minutes, second by second, as Laura tries to leave the house unharmed and discovers the dark secret it hides.

Who’s in it. The Silent House stars Florencia Colucci as Laura, Abel Tripaldi as Néstor, Gustavo Alonso as Wilson and María Salazar as Niña, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Silent House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Silent House page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Silent House tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Silent House (2010)?
In US, The Silent House is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Silent House worth watching?
The Silent House holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Silent House?
The Silent House stars Florencia Colucci, Abel Tripaldi, Gustavo Alonso, María Salazar and Alejandro Cuello.
When was The Silent House released?
The Silent House was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.