The creatures degree of hearing is never really outlined leading to some pretty inconsistent logic on what they can and can’t hear and from what distance. There are a few niggling issues which are just nitpicking but due to the standard this film sets, it’s hard to ignore. Another film I was reminded of was It Comes at Night, both begin with a family tragedy and have families in an isolated setting guided by a strict set of rules to survive, although A Quiet Place actually has something come at night.

Both have directors coming from a comedy background tackling the horror genre with a high concept approach to the genre. The film shares an interesting similarity with last years Academy Award nominated hit, Get Out. On a technical level, A Quiet Place is one of the most impressive of recent memory. The level of detail in every shot really sells this bleak apocalypse as the characters effectively soundproof their lives. Not one second of this film is wasted with every look, shot and music queue expertly laying out the narrative without the need for dialogue, Krasinski masterfully communicates the film across with barely a spoken word throughout. When a horror is done well then it’s well worth the wait and the abundance of high concept, well-executed horror films in recent years is a very exciting prospect.Ĭlocking in at 90 minutes, A Quiet Place has some of the best use of pacing I’ve seen on the big screen. It’s a genre that has generally disappointed me due to the abundance of low effort, poorly written films but I’ll always come crawling back. I’ve explained many times before that I have a weird relationship with horror films.

Firstly I wanted to find the right time to see the film where it would be a minimal and respectful audience due to the silent nature of the film, secondly, I’m a genuine coward at seeing horror films in the cinema as I can’t pause it when it gets too intense for a tea break. Working up the confidence to finally see A Quiet Place was no easy task. As both Adam and I were very eager to discuss our thoughts on the film and due to both being pretty much on the same page we decided to do a joint review so we both get the opportunity to share out thoughts.

A quiet place (2018)