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Passengers

Passengers (2016) is a science fiction film.The use of sound in Passengers plays a crucial role in building the tension and atmosphere of space. Space scenes follow the realistic portrayal of the vacuum, where external sounds are absent or extremely muted to emphasize the silence of space. Inside the spaceship, sounds such as the mechanical hums of the ship, alarms, and the characters’ interactions are vivid. Composer Thomas Newman’s score mixes serene melodies with intense crescendos to heighten the emotional and suspenseful moments. The juxtaposition of the silence of space with the technological sounds within the ship adds to the film's immersive experience.