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Quiet now
Basia works as a guide in the salt mine and she treats her job very seriously. One day she takes around the trip of the deaf kids and their tutors. It forces her to adjust the tour script she always follows. Basia doesn’t have any control anymore and it doesn’t make her feel confident. Especially one little girl keeps causing chaos. Though chaos can be very illuminating…
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Plot Summary
In a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by blind, sound-sensitive creatures, the Abbott family must live in near-total silence to survive. Their survival is constantly threatened by the need to communicate and perform everyday tasks without making a sound, especially as they navigate pregnancy and the dangers of the creatures hunting them.
Critical Reception
A Quiet Place was a critical and commercial success, praised for its intense atmosphere, sound design, performances, and original concept. Critics lauded its ability to blend suspenseful horror with heartfelt family drama.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its masterful tension and sound design.
Lauded for its emotional depth and strong performances.
Recognized for its innovative approach to the horror genre.
Google audience: Audiences found the film incredibly suspenseful and emotionally engaging, appreciating the unique premise and the strong family dynamics at its core. Many highlighted the clever use of silence to build terror.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Won numerous awards from critics' circles and genre-specific organizations.
Fun Fact
The distinctive clicking sound made by the creatures was created by manipulating recordings of shrimp and a specific type of frog.
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