Movie "Dead Silence" (1997)

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    " Three escaped convicts. Seven young hostages. Once chance for survival."
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    Runtime 1 hr 39 min
    Premiere: World September 24, 1997
    Premiere: USA January 11, 1997
    Digital: World May 21, 2016
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    Description

    A veteran FBI agent negotiates the release of a bus-load of hearing-impaired school-children taken hostage by 3 desperate escaped convicts.

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    Book Behind the Film "Dead Silence" (1997)

    About the Book

    The film "Dead Silence" is based on the book A Maiden's Grave by Jeffery Deaver. This novel is a gripping thriller that delves into the intense and suspenseful world of hostage negotiation and criminal psychology.

    About the Author

    Jeffery Deaver is a renowned American author known for his crime and thriller novels. He has written numerous bestsellers and is particularly famous for his Lincoln Rhyme series. Deaver's writing is characterized by intricate plots, unexpected twists, and well-developed characters.

    Film Adaptation

    The film adaptation of A Maiden's Grave, titled "Dead Silence," captures the essence of Deaver's novel but makes several changes to fit the cinematic format. While the core plot and characters remain true to the book, certain elements are altered or condensed to enhance the visual storytelling and pacing required for a film.

    Key Differences

      • The film may simplify or omit some subplots present in the book to maintain a focused narrative.

      • Character development might be less detailed compared to the novel, given the time constraints of a movie.

      • Some scenes may be dramatized or altered to increase suspense and visual impact.

    Overall, while the film "Dead Silence" remains faithful to the spirit of A Maiden's Grave, it adapts the story to suit the medium of film, making it accessible to a broader audience.

    Release

    Dead Silence premiered on HBO during January 1997. That year the film was also released on VHS in Australia, the UK and several other countries.

    A few months after its HBO premiere, the film was screened at the 1997 edition of the Cannes Film Festival, despite being a made for TV production. It also received a theatrical release in Japan.

    It was released on DVD in the USA in 2005, and in 2007 in Australia.

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