The cast is minimal - besides Krasinski, Emily Blunt plays his wife, and their real-life chemistry translates brilliantly. This setup pushes the family to invent creative ways to survive. Additionally, since very little is known about these creatures, this film smartly implements one of the fundamental rules of the genre - the fear of the unknown. After all, the characters can't communicate with each other openly.

The rules that exist in this universe are established early on with minimal exposition. Krasinski uses this to create a dreadful sense of atmosphere throughout the film. Their only known weakness is that they are blind.

The premise is intriguing - in the near future, humans are viciously hunted down by mysterious creatures equipped with a heightened sense of sound. Actor, co-writer and director John Krasinski seems to understand this thoroughly, and the result is an unnerving film. Paramount is aiming for a March 8, 2024, release, while the third installment of the OG franchise arrives sometime in 2025.The unique plot combined with the great acting skills of John Krasinski and Emily Blunt that creates a mysterious atmosphere and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Alhough the world of the film is a postapocalyptic, alien-infested wasteland, at least it’s relatively, well, quiet. Hopefully, the Marvel and Stranger Things stars can find some peace on the set of this movie. John Krasinski (creator, director, and star of the original movies) and Emily Blunt likely won’t reprise their roles in the Nyong’o-led installment. The film is written and directed by Pig’s Michael Sarnoski, and studio execs hope that it jump-starts a Quiet Place franchise - a Quiet Place Cinematic Universe, if you will. Nyong’o is in final negotiations to lead Paramount’s new venture, a spinoff based on the original Quiet Place films, according to an earlier Deadline report. The Stranger Things breakout star is in talks to star alongside Black Panther: Wakanda Forever scene-stealer and Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o in A Quiet Place: Day One. Eddie Munson) might have found his martyry purpose in the Upside Down, but it’s A Quiet Place where he may find his next income stream. Photo-Illustration: Vulture Photos by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images and Lia Toby/Getty Images

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