They Hear You, They Hunt You

Starring: Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Cade Woodward, Leon Russom, Rhoda Pell

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"Who are we if we can't protect them? We have to protect them." – Evelyn, speaking about their children

Why watch this? This novel idea for a horror film is refreshing, and really scary, too.

Plot Summary: Earth comes under attack from by alien creatures. Though blind, these 8 ft. tall, armored beasts find their prey using acute hearing. Once there is the faintest sound, they immediately come hunting, intent of wreaking havoc on soft, defenseless humans. One New York rural family manages to survive using sound-silencing measures (sand paths, bare feet). It helps that they have a deaf daughter and can all communicate using sign language. But how long can the family of five avoid detection? The "death angels", as they are known, are mercilessly lethal and quite menacing.

Dad's Preview: This intelligent creature feature proves that Krasinski can direct, as well as act, as he gives us character development often not found in films of this genre. The film taps natural parental fears, especially when their children are in danger, and that certainly holds the viewer's attention.

Platinum Dunes, Sunday Night Prod.; Paramount Pictures