Wow.

Rating: 10/10 (29 October 2018)

This movie was so refreshing and exhilarating, as it is such a unique and captivating horror film/thriller compared to others out there. The silence of almost the entire movie provides a chilling effect on the audience, shocking them with abrupt noises or the creepy crawling of the creatures. The sign language is an amazing element as well, depicting a new perspective/understanding for the audience. One of the main characters, Millicent Simmons (who plays Regan Abbott) is a deaf American actress that has been nominated for many awards. Her spreading awareness and representation for the deaf community is another amazing element that makes this movie an incredible film.
On top of the audial choices, the back and forth cuts between the creatures crawling around and Emily Blunt trying to hide while in labor provide an incredible element of suspense and anticipation that strikes fear in the audience. This suspense builds with the close up shots and angles of the creatures and their ears (canals), thus making the audience uncomfortably close to the creepy/slimy monsters. This dynamic element, used throughout the film, coupled with other casting/directing choices makes this film a 10/10 for me!