{"id":5262,"date":"2024-06-27T18:43:24","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T16:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/?p=5262"},"modified":"2025-10-02T01:13:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T23:13:08","slug":"a-quiet-place-day-one-review-terrifyingly-amazing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/news\/entertainment\/a-quiet-place-day-one-review-terrifyingly-amazing\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quiet Place: Day One Review – Terrifyingly Amazing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Quiet Place: Day One had to set the tone for the universe, as the first two films were immense and this one had big boots to fill, and boy did it fill them. The setting is New York City one of the loudest places on the planet over 90 Decibels which was told early on in the film, we knew from flashbacks from the previous films how the monsters reacted to just subtle noises, in A Quiet Place Day One<\/strong> you got the feeling that this would be way more complex than in the first two films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding A Quiet Place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every single car alarm and every footstep must be exact, as the glass-covered ground could potentially draw not just one, but hundreds of the monsters to your location. After the pre-screening, I can say that A Quiet Place: Day One<\/strong> stands out as my top pick in the series, it had everything the other films had and more, and answered some of the questions we wanted from the other films. It’s deeply human and authentic, focusing on the struggle that arises when all seems lost and how it forges strong connections between people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Quiet Place captivates not just because of its alien invasion premise, but due to its compelling storytelling that remains faithful to what made the initial films of the franchise unforgettable. At the screening you could hear a pin drop, all fixated on the screen clutching the armrests as Lupita (Sam), Joseph (Eric), and the cat try a survive the apocalypse. The ending had me glued to my seat way past the credits, wow what an experience\u2026I think I need some Pizza after that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s find out what our ultimate movie enthusiast Enricoh had to say about the film<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Redefining Horror with Unmatched Emotional Depth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I just watched #AQuietPlaceDayOne<\/a> and let me tell you, it is THE #horrormovie of the year so far! This film elevates the horror genre to unprecedented heights, offering an experience that is nothing short of perfection. We give it a 10\/10. Now I rarely will ever give a horror movie this kind of distinction, if ever, because horror movies rarely live up to the hype for me especially with this being a third in a franchise. Yet here we are. This movie moved me in so many untold ways it\u2019s almost impossible to describe but to rather go experience for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet I will endeavour to elaborate: In this groundbreaking addition to the horror genre, you will feel an array of emotions: heartbroken, joyful, cathartic, terrified, sorrowful, gutted, ephemeral, inconsequential, annoyed, frustrated, horrified, and so much more. Experiencing these emotions through wonderfully grounded and fully developed characters is truly unparalleled in a horror movie. It feels like watching the most compelling Oscar-worthy cinematography, screenplay, and acting of our time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, and John Krasinski have created something that singularly defines an era of filmmaking. They have taken horror to a whole new level of storytelling, combining terrifying monsters with unbelievably compelling characters. This evolution of the genre is something I am enamored with, and it already deserves Academy Awards for Best Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actor (the cat), and many more accolades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only thing I would have liked to see, since this is a prequel, is the Abbott family again. Krasinski and Emily Blunt\u2019s characters again as they experienced Day One too. I know we have seen flashbacks in the previous movies, but I still couldn\u2019t help hoping to see more of them her,e especially since Krasinski\u2019s character is so integral to the genesis of this story but also such a powerfully captivating character. Perhaps we could still get this in future installments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lupita Nyong’o<\/strong> is stunning and iridescent in her role, carrying herself with an enthralling, entrancing, and mesmerizing presence. Her guttural scream against the backdrop of a thunderstorm in New York City<\/strong> chills and thrills to the bone, elevating the entire spirit of the film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joseph Quinn’s<\/strong> performance is hauntingly expressive, with a chemistry alongside Nyong’o that is the stuff of legend. One of the standout characters adding to the film’s wholesomeness is Frodo <\/strong>the Cat (played by Nico and Schnitzel). Frodo brings the <\/strong>main character energy to the movie, making you want to go home and hug your cat\u2014they are who you need in an apocalypse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I cannot recommend this movie enough. Trust me, go see it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Quiet Place: Day One releases on June 28. Book your tickets at Nu Metro now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Review from a pre-screening at United International Pictures South Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Directors:<\/strong> Michael Sarnoski<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cast:<\/strong> Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, Djimon Hounsou<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/strong> 16 H V<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genres:<\/strong> Drama, Horror, Sci-fi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distributor(s):<\/strong> Paramount Pictures<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producers:<\/strong> Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller, John Krasinski<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Your Tickets Below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Review<\/h3>\n

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I cannot recommend this movie enough. Trust me, go see it. The setting is New York City one of the loudest places on the planet over 90 Decibels which was told early on in the film, we knew from flashbacks from the previous films how the monsters reacted to just subtle noises, in A Quiet Place Day One you got the feeling that this would be way more complex than in the first two films.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Review Breakdown<\/h3>\n
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