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 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 Silence 2019 - 91 min Horror • Dramma •...
Scored a 25/100 , reflecting "generally unfavorable reviews". The story follows the Andrews family as they
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 The family eventually reaches "The Refuge" in Alaska,
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 ).
Because the family's teenage daughter, Ally (Shipka), is deaf, the family is already proficient in American Sign Language (ASL), giving them a unique advantage in a world where making noise is fatal.
Reviewers from sites like RogerEbert.com and The Guardian cited a lack of tension, predictable tropes, and inconsistent performances as major drawbacks.