Silent House is a remake of the 2010 Uruguayan horror film La Casa Muda, which played the Cannes Film Festival and also used the one-take gimmick. As far as trailers go, this is how you do it. The "inspired by real events" angle has been done to death in modern horror (see: The Devil Inside), but using Texas Chainsaw-style snapshot editing and voice-over makes it feel both fresh and retro at once. And then there's the captivating power of Elizabeth Olsen's face, fascinating even in terror, lit gorgeously within the constraints of a set that seems to rely on practical lighting.
And hey! Her real-time ordeal lasts only 88 minutes. When's the last time a movie promised not to take up too much of your day upfront?
Verdict: Can't wait to shiver and squirm along with Lizzie Olsen on March 9. In real time!