Hush (2016) Horror Thriller
Hush (2016) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

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Read our Hush Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 7.65/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.6/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.7/10
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Hush Plot Synopsis:
A deaf and mute writer who retreated into the woods to live a solitary life must fight for her life in silence when a masked killer appears at her window.
Director Mike Flanagan (Oculus (2013), Absentia (2011)) brings us his latest horror film Hush (2016) coming to movie theaters this April 8, 2016. This film is about a deaf woman who is stalked by a psychotic killer. Hush was showed at the SXSW 2016 Festival and received some glowing remarks. John Gallagher Jr., Kate Siegel, and Michael Trucco star in Hush.
More: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!HUSH, the chilling home-invasion thriller from prolific creative genius Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, Doctor Sleep), is set to be unleashed for the first time on Digital on August 27, 2024 by Shout! Studios in collaboration with Flanagan, Intrepid Pictures, and Blumhouse. Loyal fans, horror movie enthusiasts, and movie collectors will relish the digital release of HUSH, available for purchase and/ or rent across major digital entertainment platforms in the U.S. and Canada.
Said Flanagan, “HUSH is one of the projects that is closest to my heart, and I cannot think of a better home than Shout! I’m so glad that people will finally be able to rent or purchase the film digitally. I’ve always loved how Shout! Studios champions and treasures their titles, and I also cannot wait for what’s to come… fans of HUSH are going to have much to celebrate!”
Directed by Mike Flanagan, HUSH boasts a stellar cast of Kate Siegel (The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass), John Gallagher Jr. (The Newsroom, 10 Cloverfield Lane), Samantha Sloyan (Midnight Mass, Grey’s Anatomy), and Michael Trucco (Battlestar Galactica, The Fall of the House of Usher). Written by Flanagan and Siegel, HUSH is produced by Trevor Macy, p.g.a. of Intrepid Pictures and Jason Blum, p.g.a. of Blumhouse.
HUSH is a gripping horror thriller that centers on a deaf writer who has retreated into the woods to live a solitary life. She must fight for her life in silence when a masked killer appears at her window. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, HUSH received critical acclaim following its debut at SXSW in 2016 and its initial launch on a major streaming platform. Stephen King praised the film, saying it was "up there with Halloween, and even more, Wait Until Dark. White knuckle time." Vanity Fair also described it as "a tense, breathless horror film.”
As excitement builds for this digital release and upcoming activities related to HUSH, Shout! Studios and Mike Flanagan will announce additional news for fans in the coming months.
HUSH is a gripping horror thriller that centers on a deaf writer who has retreated into the woods to live a solitary life. She must fight for her life in silence when a masked killer appears at her window. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, HUSH received critical acclaim following its debut at SXSW in 2016 and its initial launch on a major streaming platform.
HUSH Collector’s Edition (4K UHD™ + Blu-ray™)
Special Features
Disc One (4K UHD™, ORIGINAL VERSION):
- NEW 2024 4K Restoration supervised and approved by Director Mike Flanagan
- NEW Audio Commentary with Mike Flanagan, Actor & Co-Writer Kate Siegel, and Actors Samantha Sloan, John Gallagher, Jr., and Michael Trucco.
Disc Two (4K UHD™, "SHUSH CUT"):
- NEW 2024 4K Restoration - B&W "SHUSH CUT" supervised and approved by Mike Flanagan
- NEW Audio Commentary with Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel.
- NEW 2024 "Shush Cut" Audio Mix.
Disc Three (Blu-ray™, ORIGINAL VERSION & "SHUSH CUT"):
- NEW 2024 4K Restoration supervised and approved by Mike Flanagan.
- NEW Audio Commentary with Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel, Samantha Sloyan, John Gallagher, Jr., and Michael Trucco (2016 Version).
- NEW 2024 4K Restoration - B&W "Shush Cut" supervised and approved by Mike Flanagan.
- NEW Audio Commentary with Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel ("Shush Cut”).
- NEW 2024 "Shush Cut" Audio Mix.
Disc Four (Blu-ray™, Special Features):
- NEW Feature-Length Picture-In-Picture Video Commentary with Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel, Samantha Sloyan, John Gallagher, Jr., and Michael Trucco (2016 Version).
- NEW Interview with Samantha Sloyan.
- NEW Interview with Kate Siegel.
- New Interview with John Gallagher, Jr.
- New Interview with Michael Trucco.
- New Interview with Mike Flanagan.
- New Interview with Producer Trevor Macy.
- New Interview with Composers The Newton Brothers.
Official Trailer
Hush Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
Awards: 2
Nominations: 7
What is Hush Streaming On?
Hush is Streaming on NetflixLanguage: English, American Sign
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Hush Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 08, 2016, Netflix: Apr 08, 2016, Digital HD: Aug 27, 2024, Blu-ray 4K: Nov 26, 2024, Blu-ray: Nov 26, 2024
Writers: Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel
Producers: Jason Blum, Phillip Dawe, Michael J. Fourticq Sr., Kate Lumpkin, Trevor Macy, Melinda Nishioka, Couper Samuelson, Jeanette Volturno
Musicians: The Newton Brothers
Cinematographers: James Kniest
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Hush Plot Synopsis:
A deaf and mute writer who retreated into the woods to live a solitary life must fight for her life in silence when a masked killer appears at her window.
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Hush (2016) Cast (Click to Expand)
Hush Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| John Gallagher Jr. | ... | The Man |
| Kate Siegel | ... | Maddie |
| Michael Trucco | ... | John |
| Samantha Sloyan | ... | Sarah |
| Emma Graves | ... | Max |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- John Gallagher Jr. (b. June 17, 1984) – The Man
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Johnny Gallagher | John Gallagher - Kate Siegel (b. August 9, 1982) – Maddie
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Michael Trucco (b. June 22, 1970) – John
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Edward Michael Trucco | Edward Trucco - Samantha Sloyan (b. January 4, 1979) – Sarah
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Sam Sloyan - Emma Graves (b. November 23, 1992) – Max
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Emilia Graves
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