Silent Scream (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1979, Silent Scream is a thriller and horror film directed by Denny Harris, running about 87 minutes. “Terror so sudden there is no time to scream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scotty moves into Mrs. Engels' seaside mansion where three other college students are boarding. Mrs. Engels prefers to stay in her room in the attic, but her son Mason helps the students get settled. Soon one of the students is killed. The policemen on the case begin uncovering the Engels family secret as the remaining students become endangered
Who’s in it. Silent Scream stars Rebecca Balding as Scotty Parker, Barbara Steele as Victoria Engels, Yvonne De Carlo as Mrs. Engels and Avery Schreiber as Sgt. Manny Ruggin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Silent Scream has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent Scream page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silent Scream tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent Scream (1979)?
- In US, Silent Scream is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Silent Scream worth watching?
- Silent Scream holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silent Scream?
- Silent Scream stars Rebecca Balding, Barbara Steele, Yvonne De Carlo, Avery Schreiber and Steve Doubet.
- When was Silent Scream released?
- Silent Scream was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.