Unexplained Noises

Unexplained Noises is a fictional character in the 2024 animated film Orion and the Dark, produced by DreamWorks Animation and written by Charlie Kaufman. The film is based on the book by Emma Yarlett.
== Background ==
Unexplained Noises is one of the night entities that protagonist Orion encounters during his journey to overcome his fear of the dark. The character is responsible for creating the unsettling sounds and noises often heard during the night, such as creaks, shuffles, and other disturbances that can set people on edge. These sounds are designed to play on human fears and anxieties about the unknown.
== Appearance and Characteristics ==
In the film, Unexplained Noises is depicted as a robot-like figure with an artistic flair for generating discomfort through sound. The character embodies the essence of auditory fear and plays a crucial role in the narrative by highlighting Orion's struggles and fears. Despite their unsettling nature, Unexplained Noises contributes to Orion's ultimate realization of the importance of facing and understanding his fears.
== Role in the Film ==
Throughout Orion and the Dark, Unexplained Noises works alongside other night entities such as Dark, Sleep, Insomnia, Quiet, and Sweet Dreams. Each entity has a specific duty during the night, contributing to the overall atmosphere that helps Orion confront and eventually overcome his fears. Unexplained Noises, in particular, serves to illustrate the idea that fears are often exaggerated by the mind, especially in the absence of light and clarity.
== Voice Actor ==
Unexplained Noises is voiced by Golda Rosheuvel, known for her roles in Lady Macbeth (2016), Bridgerton, Dune (2021), and Silent Witness.
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