The Vast of Night (2020) is a sci-fi thriller set in the 1950s, focusing on two small-town New Mexico teenagers, Fay (Sierra McCormick), a switchboard operator, and Everett (Jake Horowitz), a radio DJ. One night, as a mysterious frequency disrupts the local airwaves, the duo investigates the strange occurrence. As they dig deeper, they uncover unsettling stories from townspeople, hinting at extraterrestrial involvement. With limited resources, they rely on their wits and the town’s eerie silence to unravel the truth.

The film is a slow-burn exploration of curiosity and fear, with its minimalist approach building tension through dialogue and atmosphere rather than special effects. The narrative is told through long, uninterrupted takes, giving it a haunting and immersive feel. It captures the essence of small-town life in the 1950s, creating an eerie contrast between the normalcy of the time and the unsettling unknown that looms over the characters.