Absolutely, the silence can be louder than any dialogue. Think of *The Silence of the Lambs*—that eerie quiet before the scream. Or the empty hallway in *The Shining*, where the weight of the past just…hums. Those moments let the audience breathe, then the next beat hits like a bass drop. Quiet scenes are like a cinematic pause‑button, giving us space to feel the tension. What’s your favorite silent moment?