A distinctive horror film, described as one that won’t suit all audiences, is currently available on Netflix.

The Block Island Sound first landed on the platform in 2021 following a well-received festival run and continues to attract fresh audiences.

The film has lately been given a physical 4K Blu Ray release in certain territories, prompting those unfamiliar with it to seek it out on the streaming service.

Its story follows a fisherman’s family as they face terrors and disturbing revelations when a sinister presence off the shore of Block Island, an actual location near Rhode Island, starts decimating local wildlife.

What follows is a suspenseful journey towards uncovering the true nature of events.

Brothers Kevin and Matthew McManus wrote and directed the film. It features Chris Sheffield, recognised for his previous work in The Maze Runner franchise and Transformers Dark of the Moon.

The Block Island Sound blends horror with science fiction elements and proved popular with critics. It holds a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, reports the Daily Record.

One critic remarked: “This moody and mysterious horror thriller grabbed my attention and did not let go until the very end.”

Another declared the film “is a visually arresting and genre-defying movie full of intrigue.”

However, devotees of the film have cautioned prospective viewers that it won’t suit everyone’s tastes. They point out this is down to its unconventional take on the horror genre.

Rather than relying on creatures or graphic violence, the picture opts for a gradual escalation of tension.

One enthusiast simply remarked: “This film is weird and brilliant. Something different. I was captured from start to finish. Give it a go.”

Another shared their thoughts online, stating: “If you come to see a creature feature and gore, don’t watch this film. If you come for atmosphere and an utterly human experience of the unknowable, this is just the movie for you! The Block Island Sound is slow paced and set inside a family with already strained relationships. They are beset by something out of the pages of Lovecraft.

“This film beautifully dealt with its mystery so that even at the end, I’m not convinced I know what really happened. From the start of the film, we are thrown into sound, which gets more unsettling as it doesn’t relent. Almost every scene is seeped in some or other background noise which has the effect of de-realising the whole experience.”

Another audience member praised: “Beautifully crafted suspense/mystery/horror that is deeply imbued with subtle influences from David Lynch. Very ominous soundtrack creates a very palpable sense of foreboding. I’m glad the film makers decide to create atmosphere instead of showing violence and gore. Hats off to everyone involved.”

While someone else said: “This film is absolutely brilliant. It’s viciously uncomfortable in such a way that not only does it keep you on edge the entire time, it also keeps you second guessing yourself. It drags you again and again into situations that more often than not leave you scared and alone over the blackened deep, and it harps on your fear of the unknown nearly constantly. Don’t expect jump scares and your typical horror cliches, instead you should expect a slow burning sense of helpless dread.”

Block Island Sound is streaming on Netflix.

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