Silent Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Climbs Prime Video Charts
A dialogue-free 2024 film about cannibalistic survivors suddenly finds its audience after flying completely under the radar for over a year.
A forgotten post-apocalyptic movie from 2024 has quietly climbed into Prime Video's Top 10, catching viewers off guard with its complete absence of spoken words. Year 10 managed to slip past virtually everyone when it first dropped, yet now commands more eyeballs than big-budget productions featuring A-list stars.
The film carries just one critical review on Rotten Tomatoes. No marketing campaign backed its release. Most movies in this position simply vanish into streaming obscurity.
What Makes This Film Different
Director Ben Goodger crafted something unusual with Year 10, starring Toby Goodger, Duncan Lacroix, Hannah Khalique-Brown, and Luke Massy. The story unfolds a decade after civilization collapsed, when cannibalism becomes humanity's last resort for survival. A violent tribe kills the protagonist's father and steals medicine needed to keep his girlfriend alive, forcing him into a dangerous quest through hostile territory filled with wild dogs and human predators.
The movie strips away all dialogue completely. Recent films like A Quiet Place and Motor City reduced spoken words significantly, but Year 10 eliminates them entirely. This bold choice either represents artistic courage or lazy screenwriting, depending on who you ask.
Viewers Split on Silent Approach
Letterboxd reviews reveal sharp divisions among audiences. User ashdrzy awarded 1.5 stars, writing: "Of all the post-apocalyptic/individual survival movies, this is one of my least favorites. Why isn't anyone talking? The plot was unclear - without the movie description I'd have no idea what was happening - still confused even with it."
Benn offered a more balanced 3-star take: "The no-dialog thing is kinda cool. But the movie itself needed more to it. It felt weak and unfinished. But decent idea." Another reviewer simply asked: "Were they too lazy to write a script?"
Positive voices emerged too. One Rotten Tomatoes critic called the film "riveting," praising it for avoiding "your typical post-apocalyptic, cookie-cutter, film" and delivering "actual imagination." Another review highlighted Year 10 as "a great example of what can be done on a small-scale independent production budget."
Yet harsh criticism persists. Some viewers labeled it the "worst movie I've watched in my adult life." The film's current streaming availability on Prime Video lets curious audiences judge for themselves whether this silent experiment succeeds or fails.