Silent Number

Australia, 1993

Film
A still image from Silent Number

Babysitter Nicole is subjected to a horrific night of phone calls from a guy called Matt, claiming to be beaten by his father and imprisoned in a cold place. When a bloodied man comes to the door claiming that he and his wife have been in an accident, she decides it is time to call the police. Cast includes Bronwyn Jones and John Brumpton.

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Credits

director

Jamie Blanks

producer

Hugh Burton

production company

Victorian College of the Arts, School of Film and Television

writer

Jamie Blanks

Duration

00:14:26:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1993

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

315299

Language

English

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation

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