Radio Silence Films Ranked Worst to Best
With their original mix of suspense, dark humor, and social commentary, horror filmmaking collective Radio Silence has enthralled viewers. Having debuted in 2012 with a short in the horror anthology V/h/s, they have regularly produced interesting and original films. Ranking Radio Silence's films from worst to best, this article investigates their strengths, shortcomings, and distinctive features that set every film apart.
V/H/S (2012)
Radio Silence produced its first significant piece, the last short for the horror anthology V/h/s, 10/31/98. It lacks the satirical bite found in their later works even if it fits the found-footage aesthetic of the film and produces strong scares. Though "10/31/98" tries to fully explore its potential, its creative idea of a group of frat guys discovering an exorcism suffers. Though not totally disappointing, it provides a good basis for the next projects of the group.
Devil's Due ( 2014 )
2014 Rosemary's Baby homage Devil's Due combines intelligence with scares. With a fresh approach to the found footage concept, this is a notable effort to resurrect the "spooky unborn baby" subgenre. Though the movie is fun, its noncommittal application of the idea lessens its whole impact. Though it has shortcomings, Devil's Due offers a strong basis for the group's next films.
2015's southbound
Released in 2015, Southbound is a much underappreciated horror anthology that got compliments from renowned director Paul Thomas Anderson. Fast-paced and horrific home invasion thriller "The Way In," Radio Silence's contribution foreshadows the group's later successes. Although the anthology is a must-watch for horror aficionados, the surrounding shorts in Southbound are equally striking even if the collective's contribution is notable. Southbound solidly established Radio Silence's place in the horror scene with its varied and disturbing narratives.
VI Scream (2023)
With Scream VI, Radio Silence's comeback to the Scream series brought still another amazing and thrilling experience. Turning to a New York backdrop, the movie sharpened the violence, rendering this the most savage of the series. Fantastic set pieces in Scream Vi highlight the directors' development in managing big-scale projects. The movie catered to the series' mythology and clichés even while it kept the franchise's subversive roots.
Scream VI's strength resides in its central four characters. Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera give striking performances in the focus on the siblings/friends, Sam and Tara Carpenter and Mindy and Chad Meeks-Martin. But by adopting a more direct horror/slasher approach, the killer's identity in Scream Vi is somewhat too obvious, so compromising some of the franchise's natural fun. Scream VI is still an exciting and fun addition to the Scream canon despite these little defects.
scream (2022)
With deft balancing of legacy characters with fresh, interesting leads, Scream (2022) a clever, funny, and creative reboot proved doubters wrong. Few horror franchises reboots have been able to pique viewers' enthusiasm in their series as successfully as Scream (2022).
The movie lacks the major scares of past franchise entries even if it excels in suspense and graphic violence. However, Scream (2022) remains a stellar example of how to reboot a franchise without alienating fans of the originals. While highlighting the group's own creative vision, the movie honors the past releases.
2024Abigail
Abigail, released in 2024, marks Radio Silence’s return to original horror filmmaking. It reunites the group with Melissa Barrera after the Scream movies, placing her in the middle of a group of criminals who kidnap a vampire who looks like a young girl. Abigail boasts a stellar cast, with memorable performances from Kathryn Newton, Dan Stevens, and Alisha Weir. The film skillfully balances brutality and gore with levity and heart.
Abigail's ending lives up on par with a contemporary vampire horror film's promises. While the single location setting keeps the scale small, the film still features impressive action and horror sequences. Abigail stands out by not being directly connected to Dracula or any other major IP. Abigail is a thrilling crowd-pleaser that deserves all the praise it receives. It is a film that showcases Radio Silence’s potential to create original and engaging horror stories.
Ready Or Not (2019)
Ready Or Not, a 2019 blackly comic horror thriller, sees Radio Silence deftly balancing tense set-pieces, gory dark humor, and sharp satirical writing. It is a rare example of a horror-comedy that does justice to both genres. The film tells the story of the Le Domas family, a wealthy clan that forces Grace, the new bride, to win a deadly game of hide-and-seek to become a full-fledged member.
Ready Or Not’s class commentary is blunt and powerful, exploring the dangerous games that the extremely wealthy play with the lives of ordinary people. Samara Weaving, known for her role in The Babysitter, delivers a captivating performance as Grace, a resourceful heroine who matches wits with the Le Domas family.
Ready Or Not showcases Radio Silence at their best, combining thrills, brutal violence, high tension, and sharp satire. It is the collective’s most accomplished film to date, featuring a stellar performance by Samara Weaving, a twisted take on hide-and-seek, a blood-soaked ending, and an iconic final shot. Ready Or Not is a film that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
