SSC 62: A Quiet Place (Krasinski, 2018)

Tim & Tay get dig into one of the most accessible horror movies of the modern era, and one that maybe doesn't hold up under close scrutiny. Tune in for a discussion of world-building, high concept strategy, and more.

Synopsis
A family lives their lives in silence, trying to survive in the presence of alien creatures that hunt by sound.

Starring John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, and directed by John Krasinski, A Quiet Place was released April 6, 2018.

Where to watch A Quiet Place.

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The Abbott family begins their journey home after a seemingly routine supply run. The youngest, Beau, puts batteries into a noisy toy, which tragically sounds off as the family traverses a bridge. Beau is almost immediately destroyed by an unknown creature as the family can do nothing but watch in horror cut to Title Card.

Recommendations
Tim: Hush (Flanagan, 2016)—where to watch
Tay: Don't Breathe (Alvarez, 2016)—where to watch

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