On a devastated Earth, a family must navigate their lives in silence to evade mysterious creatures that hunt by sound. A film by John Krasinski, starring Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Cade Woodward, and John Krasinski.

In the not-too-distant future, a ravaged America grapples with an alien invasion. These extraterrestrial beings, though blind, have decimated most of humanity. Their lack of sight is more than compensated for by their extraordinarily acute hearing, allowing them to precisely locate and ruthlessly attack any source of sound. What’s worse, their bodies are shielded by an advanced, impenetrable armor, making conventional weapons like guns and explosives futile against them.

Nearly three months after the alien invasion, the Abbott family ventures out from their secluded farm deep in the forest. Lee (John Krasinski) and Evelyn (Emily Blunt), along with their three children – Regan (Millicent Simmonds), their deaf teenage daughter; Marcus (Noah Jupe), their eldest son; and Beau (Cade Woodward), their youngest – make their way to an abandoned town to stock up on supplies and medicine.

On the journey back, disaster strikes. Unnoticed by the others, Beau pauses to insert batteries into a toy space shuttle and switches it on. The sudden noise attracts an alien, and before Lee can reach his son, Beau falls victim to the creature’s swift and lethal attack.

Over a year after the invasion, Earth remains in the grip of terror. Survivors huddle in underground bunkers scattered across the land, their lives reduced to a constant struggle for silence. The Abbott family has adapted to this new reality, communicating solely through sign language and avoiding any sound.

Evelyn is now several months pregnant, adding to the family’s challenges. Lee spends his days tinkering with a radio, desperately hoping to contact other survivors. Meanwhile, Regan grapples with guilt over her younger brother Beau’s death, convinced that her failure to watch over him led to the tragedy.

Lee takes Marcus to a nearby waterfall, teaching him to fish and explaining how the rushing water masks human voices. The constant roar, he says, confuses the aliens’ hearing, making the area a rare safe haven. Meanwhile, Regan slips away from the farmhouse to visit Beau’s grave, leaving Evelyn alone. It’s then that disaster strikes.

Evelyn suddenly goes into labor, forcing her to attempt a perilous journey to the basement. In her haste, she steps on an upright nail and drops a photo frame, the glass shattering loudly on the floor. Heart racing, Evelyn realizes the noise will likely attract nearby aliens. In a desperate move, she flips a switch, bathing the house in red light – their prearranged signal for imminent danger. As contractions intensify, she can only hope her family will return in time.

Directed by American filmmaker John Krasinski, A QUIET PLACE brings a fresh twist to the alien invasion genre. Krasinski co-wrote the screenplay with Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who developed the original story from a concept they dreamed up in college.

This sci-fi thriller breaks new ground with its innovative premise. Just when we thought we’d seen every possible take on alien invasions, A QUIET PLACE arrives with a unique approach that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The film masterfully blends thriller elements with a chilling alien design, creating an unsettling atmosphere that makes the audience feel as vulnerable as the characters on screen.

What sets A QUIET PLACE apart is its skillful manipulation of sound and silence. The film turns the absence of noise into a palpable threat, transforming everyday sounds into potential death sentences. This innovative use of audio, combined with the creatures’ terrifying design, creates a uniquely tense viewing experience. Krasinski’s direction showcases a deep understanding of suspense, proving that sometimes what you can’t see is far more frightening than what’s visible on screen.

A QUIET PLACE premiered at SXSW on 9 March 2018. It was theatrically released in the United States on 6 April. The film grossed over $340 million worldwide against a production budget of 17 million.