A Quiet Place: Day One 2024
“Hear how it all began.”
What is A Quiet Place: Day One?
A Quiet Place: Day One is a 2024 American apocalyptic horror film. Written and directed by Michael Sarnoski, the movie expands a story he conceived with John Krasinski and continues the franchise’s premise of creatures that hunt by sound.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2024
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 26, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Platinum Dunes, Sunday Night Productions
- Budget
- $67,000,000
- Revenue
- $261,907,653
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
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Overview
A Quiet Place: Day One is a 2024 American apocalyptic horror film. Written and directed by Michael Sarnoski, the movie expands a story he conceived with John Krasinski and continues the franchise’s premise of creatures that hunt by sound. Set in New York City, the plot follows a woman named Sam, portrayed by Lupita Nyong’o, as she attempts to survive an invasion of alien beings while protecting her cat. The film is classified as PG‑13 and blends horror, science‑fiction, and thriller elements in a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It was released in the United States on June 28, 2024. Critical commentary notes that the film contains several confident performances and explores interesting ideas within its tense, sound‑driven premise. The narrative focuses on Sam’s struggle to navigate the chaotic, sound‑sensitive environment of the city, emphasizing the tension of remaining silent while confronting the alien threat.
Should you watch it?
“A woman and her cat navigate a sound-hunting alien invasion in New York City.”
- strong emotional core with Sam and her cat
- effective use of silence and sound
- expands the universe of the franchise
- may feel slow to action fans
- limited character development due to premise
Watch it if you're curious about the origins of the A Quiet Place world.
Contains intense horror and apocalyptic themes; viewer discretion advised.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a prequel to the other A Quiet Place movies?
Yes, it is a prequel and spinoff, set before the events of the first film.
Does the movie focus on the same family from the previous films?
No, it follows a new character named Sam in New York City.
Is John Krasinski involved in this film?
He co-developed the story and served as a producer, but did not direct or star.
Do the aliens still hunt by sound?
Yes, the aliens in this film also hunt using sound as their primary sense.
Is this film part of the main trilogy?
It is the third installment and functions as a spinoff prequel within the series.