A Quiet Place: Day One - The Emotional and Harrowingly Beautiful Horror Sequel

The first reactions to horror sequel A Quiet Place: Day One are in, and they’re describing the movie as an “emotional” and “harrowingly beautiful” addition to the franchise. Critics are especially loving Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn’s performances, as well as their feline co-star.

The city that never sleeps

Set over a year before the events of the John Krasinski-directed original, Day One promises to let viewers “discover why our world went quiet”, as it explores how the franchise’s sound-sensitive alien antagonists came to be on Earth. The film celebrates New York City culture, and its use of New York architecture is perfect.

The Human Story Behind the Horror

The human story told in Day One is both terrifying and beautiful. Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn are great, and their energy and fight are hugely captivating. The film’s focus on character complexities is a standout, and the cat is a star.

The aliens have landed

The film’s tension is upscaled from the first two, with a slew of aliens added to the mix. But at its heart, this is an emotional story of two lost people finding themselves again. The ending is outstanding, and the final shot will leave you broken.

A Quiet Place: Day One is easily the best in this franchise. It’s human, raw, and a story about the desperation that exists when all hope is lost and how that turns into a deep connection with each other. Joseph Quinn shines, and Lupita Nyong’o gives a heartbreaking weight to her role.

Lupita Nyong’o shines in A Quiet Place: Day One

A Quiet Place: Day One releases on June 27 in the UK and June 28 in the US. If you’re a fan of horror movies, this is one to watch.