In "Devils on the Doorstep," the soundscape immerses viewers in the tension of a small village near the Great Wall during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Robert Mackenzie, serving as both Sound Editor and Assistant Mixer, crafts an auditory experience that captures the villagers' escalating anxiety and the oppressive silence of their predicament. The intricate layering of sound effects and the subtle interplay of ambient noise and dialogue transport the audience into the heart of the village's turmoil. Each sound element, from the rustle of the wind to the distant echoes of conflict, is meticulously woven to enhance the film's narrative depth.