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TWPS Investigates: The Fall and Rise of James Wan's Dead Silence
Season 3 · Episode 31

TWPS Investigates: The Fall and Rise of James Wan's Dead Silence

Join Jon Lee Brody as he revisits the 2007 horror film, 'Dead Silence,' directed by James Wan and written by Leigh Whannell.

That Was Pretty Scary · Alexis Cardoza, Jon Lee Brody

September 24, 20251h 32m

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Show Notes

Join Jon Lee Brody as he revisits the 2007 horror film, 'Dead Silence,' directed by James Wan and written by Leigh Whannell. This episode delves into why the film was initially panned by critics and how it has grown to become a cult favorite over the years. Jon breaks down the movie's plot, explores the horror landscape of 2007, and discusses how our perceptions of art can change over time. Plus, stay tuned for an in-depth discussion about anchoring bias and the successor problem. Don't miss the epilogue where Alex and Jon discuss ventriloquist dummies and the possibility of a sequel to 'Dead Silence.'

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Topics

cult classicmary shawhorrordead silencemovie criticismpodcastventriloquist dummyjames wancomparison bias