Ben's You Cannot Speak is a haunting short film that expertly uses silence to create tension. In just five minutes, it immerses viewers in the psychological torment of a girl trapped in a room, unable to speak, while an ominous, unseen presence controls the narrative. The absence of sound is both unsettling and powerful, especially as the girl screams in agony but no sound escapes her.
The cinematography enhances this isolation, with tight shots and distorted visuals during her psychedelic…