Hush

Hush

Don't breathe a word.

Directed by Jonathan Darby

Produced by TriStar Pictures

199895 min5.7 / 10

A domestic psychological thriller about a possessive mother's corrosive jealousy threatening a young couple's marriage and new family.

Jackson and Helen are in love and about to have their first child when they move in with Jackson's mother, Martha, in order to take care of the family estate. But all is not well in this household. Martha is jealous of her son's affection for Helen, and, despite her Southern smile, she's starting to act strangely. As Helen tries to create a happy home life, Martha attempts to divide the family so that Jackson will become hers alone.

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  • Does Hush end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Hush sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Hush scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Hush easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Hush violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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27/ 100

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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity49

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Surprise26

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Love13

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Like Hush, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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