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A Quiet Place: A Quiet Place, directed by John Krasinski, is a tense and gripping horror-thriller. I

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THU, JAN 30
Ishant Garg
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A Quiet Place

Movie by John Krasinski · 2018

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A Quiet Place, directed by John Krasinski, is a tense and gripping horror-thriller. It has a unique premise and a well-crafted backstory. The setup of the story is done effectively, drawing the audience into its eerie world.
Ishant Garg
The performances are outstanding, especially from John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, and the child actors. The tension and thrills in this movie are genuinely remarkable—something I haven’t seen in a horror-thriller for a long time.
Ishant Garg
For me, true horror is anything that keeps you terrified, rather than just ghosts and jumpscares. This movie delivered that feeling after a long time. That being said, there are still one or two false scares. But whenever something actually goes wrong, you can feel the intensity of the situation. That’s a sign of incredible directing.
Ishant Garg
When it comes to horror, what we find "scary" is subjective when it comes to horror. If you're expecting jump scares or ghosts, this isn't that kind of movie. Instead, the film delivers moments where characters feel like they’re unexpectedly walking into the jaws of death. Those moments create real thrills. The characters also understand exactly what could kill them, which makes the tension even stronger. You’re constantly wondering whether they will survive in each critical moment.
Ishant Garg
There are some noticeable plot holes. For example, the characters could have lived in a "better" place, some sounds don’t seem to follow the movie’s own rules, and food and medicine appear to be in endless supply despite the post-apocalyptic setting. Also, the fact that crops are being harvested without any noise is questionable. Additionally, the movie sometimes points too obviously at certain plot devices, making it clear that they will play a role later.
Ishant Garg
Overall, I can’t ignore the flaws, but I still had a great time watching A Quiet Place. It’s not perfect, but it’s intriguing. This is probably the first John Krasinski movie I truly enjoyed. I’ve seen one or two of his older films, and they were forgettable. This one, at least, was unforgettable and well-executed.