Silence can begin to feel oppressive in a horror movie. It evokes anticipation and a longing for sound to puncture the tension, enhancing the viewer's anxiety.
Films like A Violent Nature and Chime masterfully utilize silence, forcing audiences into a state of unease where the only sound is the oppressive quiet of their environments.
Day One deepens A Quiet Place’s theme of silence by exploring the backgrounds of marginalized characters, representing their struggles under societal oppression through their silence.
In Azrael, speech is a sin which shows how silence can be a result of entering a cult, reflecting what characters are willing to sacrifice for survival.
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