Sometimes I watch a movie and it feels like the writer took the first simple premise that popped into their head, immediately pitched it to a producer without fleshing it out, and dusted their hands of the whole thing.

“Here’s my idea: it’s a home invasion movie, but, get this – the girl who lives in the house? She’s deaf.”

“Is that it?”

“Pretty much.”

“Congrats, kid – you got yourself a picture! Here’s a check.”

I imagine everyone shaking hands afterwards and patting backs in a satisfied manner while wearing big, shit-eating grins. Movies! Continue reading “Hush” (2016) REVIEW →