The horror film Dead Silence directed by James Wan was released, marking its entry into the cinematic world.
Principal photography for Dead Silence took place, involving the cast and crew to produce the film.
Mary Shaw, a renowned ventriloquist, gains fame in Ravens Fair for her puppetry skills.
Mary Shaw is accused of murdering a young boy after performing a ventriloquist act and is subsequently lynched by the townspeople.
Mary Shaw is killed and buried in an upright coffin in Ravens Fair, allegedly placing a curse on the town.
Jamie Ashen returns to his hometown Ravens Fair after receiving the coffin of his deceased wife, Lisa.
Jamie learns the coffin contains the body of his wife, Lisa, and investigates her mysterious death.
Jamie encounters eerie puppets and begins to uncover the presence of Mary Shaw's spirit.
Jamie discovers Mary Shaw's motive for her curse ties to her daughter's tragic story and the town’s dark secrets.
Jamie confronts Mary Shaw's vengeful spirit and her puppets in an effort to end the curse.
The curse is broken but at a deadly cost, revealing the ultimate fate of Jamie and other characters.
