Clever use of sound (or lack thereof).

Rating: 8/10 (23 June 2019)

The trailer for this movie did not disappoint! The manipulation of sound was a unique plot element that fit really well with the story. Focusing on one specific family and telling the story from their point of view was pretty good plotwise, but the movie definitely could have used a bit more action, such as incorporating more interactions with other people or forcing the family to move to another location for safety purposes. Emily Blunt and John Krasinski did an exceptional job of visibly portraying their fear of the monsters, as well as the child actors. It still amazes me that Evelyn was able to give birth so quietly in that situation; Blunt acted out that scene perfectly and with the right amount of emotion. Also, is it just me or did the monsters in this movie look oddly similar to the demagorgons from Stranger Things??