Soft & Quiet

This real-time thriller follows Emily, a primary school teacher who organizes a gathering for women with shared beliefs. As the group spends the afternoon together, a confrontation occurs between the women and a person from Emily's history. This encounter triggers a series of volatile events that impact both the group and Emily's own life.

The film was written and directed by Beth de Araújo, marking the first of two directed features listed in her career, followed by Josephine. Produced by Blumhouse Productions, Momentum Pictures, and Second Grade Teacher Productions, the movie stars Stefanie Estes as Emily, alongside Olivia Luccardi, Eleanore Pienta, Dana Millican, Melissa Paulo, and Jon Beavers.

Released on November 4, 2022, the production has received generally positive feedback. It holds a 6.2 rating on IMDb based on 13,000 votes and a 6.4 rating on TMDB from 227 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 7.8 based on 64 reviews, indicating a more favorable reception from professional reviewers than from the general audience.