Emily Blunt is one of those actresses that is able to jump back and forth between Oscar award type films and genre. With a wide range of science fiction, horror, and thrillers under her belt, and many of them well received by fans, it doesn’t surprise one that her latest film, A Quiet Place, has received phenomenal reviews. Directed and co-written by her real life husband, John Krasinski, the movie had a great marketing campaign that drew more buzz than expected.

The Abbott family lives a truly quiet life in an apocalyptic future. In a world stalked by some sort of creatures that hunt based upon sound, people are forced to not only speak as little as possible, but also not even make a sound. Headed by Evelyn (Emily Blunt) and Lee (John Krasinski also starring in the film), to survive they must find and farm food while also take care of their young children. Their daughter, Regan, is deaf. In a world where danger is around every corner, her disability is both an asset and also a hindrance.

With the revival of horror in 2017 with such films as Annabelle: Creation, Get Out, Split, and It: Chapter 1, A Quiet Place has joined them as a successful box office giant while receiving critical reviews equally as positive. Dark Discussions takes a look at this little film that has turned out to be big. Thoughts and opinions are pondered.