Hear No Evil (2014 film)

Hear No Evil is a 2014 American horror film directed by Anthony Leonardi III and starring Brendan Meyer, Gideon Adlon, and Augie Duke. The plot revolves around a deaf teenager who, along with two friends, visits an inherited family home in the Louisiana bayou. While exploring the dilapidated house, they discover an antique box that, when opened, unleashes a demonic presence. The demon, communicating through sign language, torments and terrorizes the group, exploiting their individual fears and vulnerabilities. The film explores themes of isolation, communication barriers, and the dangers of unleashing the unknown. Initial reviews were generally negative, with criticism directed toward the predictable plot and reliance on jump scares. However, the performance of the deaf actors, particularly in conveying fear and vulnerability, was often noted.