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Silver Screamers

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Silver Screamers is a heartwarming and spine-tingling documentary that follows a spirited group of senior citizens who set out to make a horror film, stepping far outside their comfort zones. Led by a local filmmaker, they navigate the challenges of low-budget movie-making with humor, heart, and resilience. Along the way, they discover newfound confidence, forge meaningful friendships, and prove that creativity knows no age. Silver Screamers is a joyful celebration of second acts and fearless reinvention.

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Barry Hertz Globe and Mail 5d
The resulting drama, while perhaps predictable in an American Movie meets Cocoon kind of way, is still awfully sweet and warmhearted. Go to Full Review Andrew Parker The Gate 5d
7/10
Cisterna puts the people first and the film comes second. Each member of the crew has a story to tell and their reasons for taking part in Cisterna’s atypical project. Go to Full Review Jim Slotek Original Cin 5d
B+
The trick to Silver Screamers is that this adorable bunch are the stars in front of Cisterna's cameras while they tend to theirs. If age is often a state of feeling one has nothing to contribute, the crew of The Rug are rejuvenated by their mission. Go to Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness Oct 3
3.5/5
An undeniable charmer, "Silver Screamers" not only demonstrates the many hands that bring someone’s imagination to life, but that skills don’t just stop being useful, they just sometimes need redirection and opportunity. Go to Full Review Matthew Jackson Dread Central Oct 3
4/5
Silver Screamers is a film bursting with joy, and every horror fan and movie lover needs to see it as soon as possible. Go to Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Sep 25
This feel-great documentary is a celebration of creativity, community, and the irrepressible spirit of people who refuse to be sidelined by age. It's a real life manifestation of the old adage, "you're never too old to try something new." Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Sean Cisterna

Director

Sean Cisterna

Screenwriter

Ivonete de Sousa

Producer

Judy Gladstone

Executive Producer

Danny Dunlop

Cinematographer

Lee Walker

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Movie Info

Synopsis Silver Screamers is a heartwarming and spine-tingling documentary that follows a spirited group of senior citizens who set out to make a horror film, stepping far outside their comfort zones. Led by a local filmmaker, they navigate the challenges of low-budget movie-making with humor, heart, and resilience. Along the way, they discover newfound confidence, forge meaningful friendships, and prove that creativity knows no age. Silver Screamers is a joyful celebration of second acts and fearless reinvention.
Director
Sean Cisterna
Producer
Ivonete de Sousa
Screenwriter
Sean Cisterna
Production Co
Mythic Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 34m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)