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The Silence

Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

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Why people love it

The Silence (2019) stuck because it commits to its horror premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. John R. Leonetti's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The horror and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 31m · ★ 6.0

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    1.10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)

    7.0 · Thriller · Science Fiction · Drama · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) operates in the same horror as The Silence, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The dark payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    2.A Quiet Place (2018)

    7.4 · Horror · Drama · Science Fiction · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    A Quiet Place (2018) belongs to the same conversation as The Silence — both anchor their horror in drama emotion that doesn't let go. The dark undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    3.A Quiet Place Part II (2021)

    7.4 · Science Fiction · Thriller · Horror · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Silence's horror stayed with you, A Quiet Place Part II (2021) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The thriller through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    4.The Mist (2007)

    6.9 · Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller · 2h 6m

    Why you'll love it

    Where The Silence excels in horror, The Mist (2007) doubles down on thriller to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    5.A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)

    6.7 · Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) is the natural next step after The Silence: same horror DNA, different perspective. The dark streak and thriller elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    6.28 Years Later (2025)

    6.6 · Horror · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of The Silence who respond to its horror will find 28 Years Later (2025) immediately familiar. Both films share a thriller sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    7.Cujo (1983)

    6.2 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason The Silence fans keep landing on Cujo (1983) — the horror is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    8.Splinter (2008)

    6.2 · Horror · Thriller · Crime · 1h 22m

    Why you'll love it

    Splinter draws from the same horror well as The Silence, channeling thriller in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2008 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    9.Extinction (2015)

    6.3 · Action · Adventure · Horror · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    Extinction (2015) captures the horror appeal of The Silence without simply imitating it. The thriller streak running through both films is what puts Extinction at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    10.The Beguiled (1971)

    7.0 · Thriller · Drama · War · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    The drama appeal of The Silence — that tense edge, the thriller — translates cleanly into The Beguiled (1971). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Silence?
Try 10 Cloverfield Lane, A Quiet Place, A Quiet Place Part II—each shares DNA with The Silence while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Silence?
The Silence (2019) is best described as Horror, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Silence worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.0/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this horror lane.

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