Arrow 4K Ultra HD Film Review

Mute Witness (1995) • Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD [Arrow Video] — a forgotten Hitchcockian thriller

A mute make-up artist working on a slasher movie being shot in Moscow, is locked in the studio after hours. While there, she witnesses a brutal murder, and must escape capture.

Thrillers are among cinema’s most enduring and entertaining genres. Audiences enjoy being gripped by a suspenseful mystery and experiencing chilling twists and turns. The 1990s produced a plethora of respected classics, now considered timeless masterpieces. Notable filmmakers such as David Fincher (Seven), Michael Mann (Heat), and David Lynch (Lost Highway) left their mark on the genre and ensured its continued success into the new millennium.

However, the decade was also responsible for some of the genre’s most criminally underrated entries. A wildly understated thriller that’s frequently overlooked is Anthony Waller’s expertly crafted directorial debut, Mute Witness. Proving to be an underrated gem from the decade, Mute…