Dead Silence

 "Dead Silence" is a 2007 horror film directed by James Wan and written by Leigh Whannell, the creative team behind the "Saw" franchise.

The story follows Jamie Ashen (Ryan Kwanten), a young man who returns to his hometown after his wife is mysteriously murdered and he receives a ventriloquist doll named Billy on his doorstep. As Jamie investigates the circumstances surrounding his wife's death, he uncovers a dark secret involving a curse associated with the ventriloquist doll.

"Dead Silence" revolves around the legend of Mary Shaw, a ventriloquist who was accused of kidnapping and murdering a young boy and was subsequently killed by the townspeople. Legend has it that Mary Shaw's spirit lives on through her collection of eerie ventriloquist dolls, and anyone who speaks in her presence will suffer a grisly fate.

The film features atmospheric cinematography, suspenseful sequences, and jump scares characteristic of James Wan's directing style. The ventriloquist dolls, particularly Billy, serve as creepy and iconic antagonists throughout the film.

"Dead Silence" has gained a cult following among horror fans. While it may not have achieved the same level of success as Wan's later works like "The Conjuring" series, "Dead Silence" remains a notable entry in the horror genre and is appreciated for its atmospheric tension and imaginative premise.