A family silently struggles for survival in rural New York in a world invaded by blind alien creatures that hunt by sound. Director John Krasinski’s first picture for a major studio, A Quiet Place is a masterclass in sound design. Subtle sounds, and silence, become characters in their own right that build the film’s high-tension horror. A breakout critical and box office success when it was released, the indie-budget film was shot in Duchess and Ulster counties, including an iconic scene across the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail’s Springtown Truss Bridge in New Paltz. Krasinski co-stars with his wife, Emily Blunt, and newcomer Millicent Simmonds as their deaf daughter.
“The breathless opening reveals Krasinski’s sophisticated filmmaking approach, setting up the premise and showcasing the meticulous attention to detail that will turn his lean story into a masterclass of tension.” — Nikki Baughan, Sight & Sound
“Each audible breath, each creak, adds a needle stab of anxiety to the story.” — Wendy Ide, The Observer (UK)
directed by
John Krasinski
John Krasinski
written by
Bryan Woods, Scott Beck, John Krasinski
Bryan Woods, Scott Beck, John Krasinski
with
Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds
Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds
language
American Sign, English
American Sign, English
country
United States
United States