Hush (V)
| release date | October 26 2010 |
| studio | IFC Film |
| director | Mark Tonderai |
| writer | Mark Tonderai |
| starring | Robbie Gee, Andreas Wisniewski, Claire Keelan, Christine Bottomley, Stuart McQuarrie |
| trailer 1 | Trailer #1 |
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Big surprise: a stunning horror-thriller/psychotic-truck-driver/cat-and-mouse-play which I’ve never expected to be that good. Very fast-paced, very tense and suspenseful, highly atmospheric with superb acting, a briliant score and a very well written script. Simply terrific!
Got into the subtle yet foreboding premise and was generally entertained throughout, but the chilling nature of this thriller lost some of it’s edge in the remainder of the story. The “killer” really did nothing outside of drive a white delivery/cargo truck and brood around in a face-shielding hoodie while never uttering a peep. Now, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t thrills or tense moments, because there are. But, the baddie just doesn’t scare up much fear or menace with his Jason walking pace and Darth Maul hoodie gear if he doesn’t do anything -but- walk around and act menacing. Decent flick that could have gone up a notch with a little bit of attitude.
Alright film could of been better.
Written and directed by Mark Tonderai, UK made âe~Hushâe(TM) is one exciting ride, it reminded me a little of the brilliant original âe~The Hitcherâe(TM) (1986) and Spielbergâe(TM)s âe~Dualâe(TM) (1971). âe~Hushâe(TM) is well paced, well acted and compelling. I love the fact the film is set during a wet night and uses the motorway and its service stations to great âe~in the middle of bloody nowhere âe(TM) effect.
The story involves an aspect about human trafficking that the two main characters stumble across in a very original way. âe~Takenâe(TM) (2008) is the best film made to date about human trafficking so thereâe(TM)s no comparison, however, both films create awareness that such an evil underground trade does exist which makes the experience a disturbing one. Actors William Ash and Christine Bottomley do very well as the arguing couple, they should be proud of their effort. Mark Tonderaiâe(TM)s vision manages to create such a dark tone without buckets of blood and tattered flesh to view every ten minutes. The frustrating journey he has created is riveting and exhausting to watch, the plot is uncomplicated and you might find yourself shouting at the screen because it is so involving. A good job done by all involved.
When the UK film industry produces a project hitting dead on target it is so encouraging and I’m sure over the years positive word about ‘Hush’ will filter and subsequently a following of some kind will ensue. I’m looking forward to future films by Mark Tonderai, he has a good eye and although his influences are obvious he has made some interesting choices and created imaginative moments in this work.
Iâe(TM)m not too keen on the title, but itâe(TM)s no big deal. My only other snipe is that the whole story should finish before the end credits start to roll, so remember not to switch off when they appear. After seeing this film whenever you see an unmarked truck or van you will wonder what the cargo is….
“Hush” is a wildly underrated British horror film, that simply does not get enough credit that it deserves. It’s got almost as much tension as our very own “High Tension” and the directing really squeezes every once of terror out of you! It’s packed with loads of unexpected twists and turns and is quite simply superbly written. It’s always compelling and never once gets boring! The film builds up to an absolutely superbly executed finale which should have you biting every nail off of your fingers. Really, “Hush” is absolutely brilliant, and although it could’ve been a little more generous on the blood, it still manages to be one of the best British horrors out there!