The Silence of I am

A teenage girl, diagnosed with a hearing impairment, must find a way to survive a terrifying new species that hunts by sound. With her family, she seeks refuge in a secluded area, but the creatures' relentless pursuit forces her to confront her deepest fears and unlock her inner strength. The group must race against time to find a safe haven before they are all silenced.

The Silence received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who found the film derivative, predictable, and lacking in originality, drawing frequent comparisons to A Quiet Place. Audiences were also largely unimpressed, citing a weak plot and underdeveloped characters.

• Fails to deliver a fresh or compelling take on the 'creatures that hunt by sound' subgenre.

• The plot is predictable and riddled with inconsistencies, making it difficult to suspend disbelief.

• Despite a capable cast, the characters are underdeveloped and the horror elements are uninspired.

Google audience: Google users found 'The Silence' to be a disappointing and unoriginal horror film. Many criticized the plot for being too similar to other popular movies and felt that the scares were not effective. Some viewers did appreciate the performances of the main cast, but ultimately felt the film was not worth watching.

Kiernan Shipka, who plays a deaf character in 'The Silence', also plays a character who experiences supernatural visions in the Netflix series 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina'.