Tinnitus (2022)★ 5.9/10

As the title suggests, the sound design is meticulous and while it doesn’t deliver outright terror, it effectively reinforces character development. Unfortunately the narrative lacks depth, making the audio-visual elements feel loosely connected rather than cohesively integrated.

This film thoughtfully explores how environmental sounds can harm human life, following a female diver whose auditory system is damaged by fragmented or extreme noises. As physical symptoms and mental distress mount, she’s forced to abandon her athletic career while a trainer insists on playing applause during practice to acclimate the team to intense conditions.