Dawn of the Deaf
On the eve of a catastrophic event which will wipe out the hearing population, we follow four deaf characters as they go about their daily lives.
Why it matters
A tense fusion of apocalyptic dread and disability representation that uses silence as a weapon and a narrative lens.
- Centers deaf protagonists in a survival story, flipping the usual horror dynamic on its head.
- Uses sound design and silence not just for scares but to immerse viewers in the characters’ lived experience.
- Appeals to fans of body horror and pandemic-style breakdowns, with a fresh take on sensory vulnerability.
- Rough around the edges but earnest — a rare indie entry into deaf-led horror that challenges genre norms.
Director
5 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
14
Supernatural
20
Creature
100
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
28
Survival
66
Zombie
