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<\/p>\nHe\u2019s said it himself in many, many interviews, but John Krasinski isn\u2019t a name you\u2019d immediately associate with anything to do with the horror genre. Better known for his work in The Office, the actor has written, directs and stars in this incredibly experiential story that keeps you at the edge of your seat throughout. He even casts his wife, Emily Blunt, in a great outing for the pair.<\/p>\n
The opening scenes of the film take you to a post-apocalyptic setting with a family who seem to hate making any noise. They sign to each other, walk barefoot and don\u2019t carry anything that will make noise. It seems alien; there\u2019s no obvious reason as to why they\u2019re doing this. That\u2019s until their young son turns on their extremely loud toy, quickly becoming prey to the unknown predator sprinting through the woods. It\u2019s a harrowing moment but also serves as a warning to the audience – you\u2019ll want to keep quiet too.<\/p>\n
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And that\u2019s how you\u2019ll experience the rest of this film, on the edge of your seat. Krasinski has crafted such an intricate and expressive film by concentrating on one sense in particular, exploiting it at many turns throughout the narrative. One especially interesting take was showing the audience the perspective of Regan, their deaf child (Millicent Simmonds). The audio dulls but the action doesn\u2019t stop, showing off an altered experience you wouldn\u2019t have known otherwise. This more story-driven film is why it stands out against the sea of other horrors out in the last few months. Rather than hone in on jumpscares (which are most definitely present), Krasinski focuses on the family dynamic, and how far you\u2019ll go for those that you love.<\/p>\n
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Blunt and Krasinski entwine beautifully on screen, and they\u2019re both attempting unusual roles for them. It\u2019s their first time working together, but it doesn\u2019t show as the chemistry works perfectly, landing the solemn and downbeat mood that the story portrays. They\u2019re stuck in a world where there\u2019s no easy answers to the danger they\u2019re in. They up the ante at every turn, and you\u2019re along for the entire ride. Even for those that aren\u2019t into horrors, this film shows that there\u2019s definitely room for story in the genre. Here\u2019s also hoping that this isn\u2019t the last horror from Krasinski, as there\u2019s definitely room for more ideas like this one.<\/p>\n
Check out the trailer below and see if you’re ready for the horror.<\/p>\n