Listen "SSC 62: A Quiet Place (Krasinski, 2018)"
Episode Synopsis
Tim & Tay get dig into one of the most accessible horror movies of the modern era, and one that maybe doesn't hold up under close scrutiny. Tune in for a discussion of world-building, high concept strategy, and more. SynopsisA family lives their lives in silence, trying to survive in the presence of alien creatures that hunt by sound.Starring John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, and directed by John Krasinski, A Quiet Place was released April 6, 2018. Where to watch A Quiet Place.Scene: 54:26 - 1:00:43]The Abbott family begins their journey home after a seemingly routine supply run. The youngest, Beau, puts batteries into a noisy toy, which tragically sounds off as the family traverses a bridge. Beau is almost immediately destroyed by an unknown creature as the family can do nothing but watch in horror cut to Title Card.RecommendationsTim: Hush (Flanagan, 2016)—where to watchTay: Don't Breathe (Alvarez, 2016)—where to watchFollow: SSC on Instagram Tim on Letterboxd
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