Director Mike Flanagan has announced that there’s a new version of his horror film Hush coming. It’s a version of the film that was how the filmmaker originally envisioned it.
This new version of Hush will be a black-and-white, near-silent take, which should be really cool and interesting to watch.
Flanagan shared the news on X, saying: “The B&W picture really ratchets up the tension, and the new audio mix – almost entirely devoid of music – is absolutely absorbing.
“THIS is how we originally envisioned the film. The ‘Shush Cut’ of HUSH makes its debut on 9/27 courtesy of [Beyond Fest], and we are honored to be part of such a killer lineup!”
Hush follows Maddie Young (played by Kate Siegel), a deaf and mute author who lives in an isolated house in the woods. Maddie lost her hearing and ability to speak after a bout of meningitis when she was 13.
She leads a quiet life, working on her novels in solitude, until her peaceful existence is shattered one night by a masked intruder.
The story unfolds as the masked man discovers Maddie’s disability and sees it as an advantage in his cruel game. Unaware of the danger outside at first, Maddie soon realizes she is being stalked. With no way to call for help and her home surrounded, she is forced into a deadly cat-and-mouse game.
Maddie uses her other senses and quick thinking to fight back, determined to survive the night despite the immense odds.
This is a great film that relies heavily on visual storytelling and I’m looking forward to watching this new version of it.
The movie will be getting a physical home video release in the US on September 5, and it will feature the ‘Shush Cut’ as part of its collector’s edition.
