Instead, we seethe horrific side effects of these attempted interactions.

Harrys genuine panic at not understanding whats happening to his father or himself is guttural and raw.

He falls into the same pattern as his father.

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Is he just hallucinating or something more sinister at play?

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Audry’s belief that her father and brother are sick creates tension between the family.

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As she pushes for a scientific explanation, Harry only gets worse.

The audience can’t help but wonder with Audry if this is some disease.

It is akin toLovecraftian horror, where humans find themselves insignificant in the face of such enormity.

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The editing works hand-in-hand with the visual aesthetic of the film.

A heavy, synth reverb rings throughout the film.

This becomes a shorthand for signaling to the viewer whenever Harry falls into his trance-like state.

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They have suffered the same chunks of lost time and confusion.

The Block Island Soundslipped under the radar when it was first released.

Despite this,the film is undeniably science-fiction, perhaps best categorized as an offshoot of thecosmic horror genre.

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The Block Island Soundis available to stream on Netflix.

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