Holds a 30% approval rating; critics noted the film felt "derivative" and "stodgy".
The film received generally unfavorable reviews from critics, often compared—unfavorably—to the 2018 film A Quiet Place , despite the source novel for The Silence being published first.
The story follows the Andrews family as they attempt to survive an invasion of "Vesps"—ancient, blind, flying creatures that escaped from an underground cave system and hunt exclusively by sound. The Silence 2019 - 91 min Horror • Dramma •...
Robert Kulzer, Scott Lambert, and Alexandra Milchan. Score: Composed by the duo tomandandy . Production Entities: Constantin Film and EMJAG Productions. Core Premise & Plot
Reviewers from sites like RogerEbert.com and The Guardian cited a lack of tension, predictable tropes, and inconsistent performances as major drawbacks. Holds a 30% approval rating; critics noted the
is a 2019 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by John R. Leonetti and starring Kiernan Shipka , Stanley Tucci , and Miranda Otto . The film, which has a runtime of approximately 90 minutes, is an adaptation of the 2015 novel by Tim Lebbon . Production Overview Director: John R. Leonetti (known for Annabelle ).
The family eventually reaches "The Refuge" in Alaska, a cold climate where the Vesps struggle to survive, emphasizing a theme of adaptation over total victory. Critical Reception Robert Kulzer, Scott Lambert, and Alexandra Milchan
During their journey to find a remote sanctuary, the family encounters "The Hushed," a sinister cult that cuts out their own tongues and seeks to kidnap Ally for her "fertility".