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Silencio (2018): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Silencio is a 2018 drama thriller directed by Lorena Villarreal, starring Rupert Graves as Peter, Hoze Meléndez and Tina Romero. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $338,596 worldwide. Critics gave it 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.

IMDb rating
5.0/10
worldwide gross
$338.6K
Echo Score
39
Metascore
29
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Silencio (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Thriller
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Silencio About?

The premise of Silencio without spoilers.

A promising screenwriter struggles with mounting anxiety and a difficult relationship as she desperately tries to finish her first script. Facing intense pressure and creative blocks, she must overcome her personal struggles to meet a looming deadline and realize her ambitions.

Silencio Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • power
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Cast & crew

Silencio Cast & Characters

Rupert Graves leads the cast as Peter, with Hoze Meléndez as Kidnapper and Tina Romero as Nurse. Directed by Lorena Villarreal; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Lorena Villarreal

One more film directed by Lorena Villarreal: Las lloronas.

Full filmography
Ratings

Silencio Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Silencio 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10. Our Echo Score gives it 39/100, strongest in character & emotion (45) and weakest in art & craft (30).

39 /100

Silencio Echo Score Breakdown

In terms of its overall execution, Silencio struggles with uneven strengths and persistent confusion. Critics lament the incoherent direction and muddled science fiction elements, while user feedback ranges from admiration for its ambition to frustration with its pacing and character work. The film’s low-budget aesthetic creates occasional atmosphere but often feels unpolished. The net impression is of a work with intriguing ideas that suffers from an unfocused and inconsistent realization.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 30

    In terms of art and craft, Silencio exhibits inconsistent direction and underwhelming visual construction. Critics note a lack of coherent framing and editing that undermines the film’s atmosphere. User commentary highlights occasional moody production design but criticizes the minimal special effects and uneven camerawork. Overall, the art direction fails to achieve a cohesive stylistic identity and often feels unrefined.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    When it comes to character and emotion, Silencio presents uneven performances and limited depth. Critics describe the acting as emotionally distant, and some user accounts point to relatable traits that are not fully developed. While moments of genuine connection emerge in key scenes, they are offset by inconsistent character arcs and underwritten motivations. The net effect is a fluctuation between brief emotional resonance and persistent detachment.

  • Story & Flow 45

    In terms of story and flow, Silencio offers an intriguing time-travel premise hampered by convoluted plotting. Critics cite nonsensical science elements and pacing that impedes engagement, while users praise its ambitious concept yet express frustration at the murky narrative structure. The film’s oscillation between drama and sci-fi genres often disrupts coherence. Ultimately, the story remains compelling in concept but falters in execution.

  • Sensory Experience 40

    When it comes to sensory experience, Silencio delivers a moody soundscape and sparse visual effects that create occasional atmosphere. Critics observe that the low-budget aesthetic yields an otherworldly flavor, but user feedback notes the limited CGI and underutilized sound design. The score occasionally underscores emotional beats but lacks distinctiveness. As a result, the sensory elements produce intermittent immersion but seldom sustain heightened engagement.

  • Rewatch Factor 35

    In terms of rewatch value, Silencio struggles to maintain momentum on subsequent viewings due to its opaque narrative and uneven pacing. Critics warn that the convoluted plot offers little reward upon revisiting, and users report that initial intrigue often gives way to confusion. While some thematic layers could invite deeper analysis, the film’s inconsistent cohesion deters repeated enjoyment. The overall replay appeal remains limited.

Box office

Silencio Box Office

Silencio grossed $338,596 worldwide. $158,723 came from the US and Canada and $179,873 (53%) from the rest of the world.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$338.6K

US & Canada
$158.7K
International
$179.9K
US & Canada 47% Rest of the world 53%
Videos

Silencio Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Silencio.

Official Trailer

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FAQ

Silencio FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Silencio, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Silencio?

Silencio runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Silencio released?

Silencio was released on October 26, 2018.

Who directed Silencio?

Silencio was directed by Lorena Villarreal.

More films by Lorena Villarreal

Who is in the cast of Silencio?

Silencio stars Rupert Graves as Peter, Hoze Meléndez as Kidnapper and Tina Romero as Nurse, among 17 credited actors.

How much did Silencio make at the box office?

Silencio grossed $338,596 worldwide ($158,723 domestic, $179,873 international).

How is Silencio rated?

Silencio has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 29 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does Silencio have a post-credit scene?

No. Silencio has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Silencio in?

The original language of Silencio is Portuguese.

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