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Alec Guinness, Evan Richards, Fay Ripley, Igor Volkov, Marina Sudina
Billy is a makeup artist (who happens to be mute) working on a low-budget thriller that's being made by a group of young Americans in Moscow. One night, when Billy returns to the studio to retrieve so...( read more
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Billy Hughes is a mute young lady working for make-up on a cheap horror picture being filmed in Moscow by an American director. One night Billy gets locked in the movie studio. Later that night she hears that someone might be in the building and goes to check it out. That's when ...( read more)
"Mute Witness is a film of two halves, a theme we've seen many a time in the world of the movies. The first half is a tense, engaging, heart-pounding roller coaster with attributes of claustrophobia and genuine trepidation but the second sadly descends into silly fare that vee...( read more)
Many people will not have seen this film due to it being released about the same time as "Blink" starring Madeleine Stowe. This is the superior film and has a less contrived plot though admittedly a very similar storyline.
This films a bit over 10 years old and they're remaking it! I can understand why, it's a great thriller with some really intense scenes and fun comedy that doesn't seem too out of place. One of the best "snuff film" films.
I must have an oral fixation because I LOVE covers like this regarding mouths...see Dead Alive cover box.
Filmwise I think I saw this and it was forgetable because I usually do not forget films...opps...
Review will be written when/if re-watched (Probability: Zero).
First viewing: 03.11.1999
Impressive feat from Anthony Waller when considering his other contribution to cinema history is "An American Werewolf in Paris". He does good delivering a comedy-thriller that is high quality in both parts. Which unfortunately is also it's biggest problem. The beginning intesion...( read more)
Impressive thriller, chock full of suspense and humor in an even keel. The script is somewhat preposterous at times, but ultimately this makes for a good time at the movies. Alec Guinness makes his final screen appearance in an unbilled role.
This was pretty good actually, and does beg the question what would you do if you couldn't speak and were the only witness of a murder? The main actress played it really well, and there were plenty of twists and turns. Definitely a thriller that was worth the watch!
