A Quiet Place (2018)

"A Quiet Place" is a 2018 American post-apocalyptic science fiction horror film directed by John Krasinski from a screenplay by Bryan Woods, Scott Beck, and Krasinski himself. The film follows a family struggling to survive in a world overrun by blind creatures with extremely acute hearing. Any sound can attract their attention and lead to instant death, forcing the characters to live in absolute silence, communicating through sign language.

The plot centers on the couple Lee (John Krasinski) and Evelyn Abbott (Emily Blunt), who, along with their children—deaf daughter Regan (Millicent Simmonds) and son Marcus (Noah Jupe)—have set up an isolated farm. Evelyn is pregnant, which creates an additional threat: childbirth will inevitably be accompanied by screams. The film masterfully uses silence as its primary narrative tool, creating incredible tension. Sound design plays a key role: the audience hears the world as the deaf Regan perceives it—with muffled sounds or complete silence.

The film received widespread critical acclaim for its originality, acting (especially Emily Blunt), direction, and sound design. It grossed over $341 million worldwide on a $17 million budget, becoming a commercial hit. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing and a Golden Globe for Best Original Score.

A Quiet Place Franchise Timeline

The franchise consists of four films, which should be watched in this order:

• "A Quiet Place: Day One" — a 2024 prequel directed by Michael Sarnoski. The events take place in New York City on the first day of the invasion. The main character is a terminally ill woman named Sam (Lupita Nyong'o), who, along with a stranger named Eric (Joseph Quinn), tries to escape the chaos-ridden city. The film expands the mythology of the universe and shows the beginning of the apocalypse.
• "A Quiet Place" — the original 2018 film. Chronologically, the events take place a few months after the invasion. The Abbott family fights for survival on a remote farm. The finale reveals a way to fight the monsters using high-frequency sound.
• "A Quiet Place Part II" — a 2021 sequel directed by John Krasinski. The action begins immediately after the end of the first film. Evelyn and the children leave the destroyed farm and embark on a dangerous journey to find other people. They meet Emmett (Cillian Murphy), who helps them. Regan discovers that the high-frequency sound of her hearing aid can incapacitate the creatures and decides to use this to save others.
• "A Quiet Place Part III" — an upcoming sequel scheduled for July 30, 2027. John Krasinski will again serve as director and screenwriter. The return of Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Noah Jupe is expected, along with new cast members: Jack O'Connell, Katie O'Brien, and Jason Clarke. The plot is being kept secret, but it is known that filming was set to begin in spring 2026 in New York.

Where to Watch

Official streaming platforms:

• Paramount+
• Amazon Prime Video
• Apple TV
• Google Play Movies

For Ukrainian viewers:

• UAKino (search for the film with Ukrainian dubbing)

The film is also available on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital stores (iTunes, Vudu, etc.).