Is Dead Silence appropriate for children?

# Dead Silence - Parental Guide This R-rated horror film features strong violence, language, and scary imagery centered around a possessed ventriloquist dummy that kills people. It contains moderate sexual content and is designed for adult audiences. We don't recommend it for children due to its intense scares and graphic violence.

What age is Dead Silence suitable for?

Our verdict for Dead Silence is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Dead Silence safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2007

Rating

Genre

Horror

Synopsis

Jamie returns to his hometown in search of answers to his wife's murder, which occurred after receiving a weird package containing a ventriloquist dummy named Billy, which may be linked to the legend of ventriloquist Mary Shaw. Destined to find out the truth, Jamie goes to the town of Raven's Fair, where Shaw used to perform and is buried. But Jamie is in for more than he expected.

Cast

Ryan Kwanten

Jamie Ashen

Amber Valletta

Ella Ashen

Donnie Wahlberg

Det. Lipton

Bob Gunton

Edward Ashen

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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