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A Quiet Place
Aug 12, 2026 5:42 PM

  A Quiet Place, American science-fiction–horror film series that uses sound and silence in innovative ways to tell the postapocalyptic story of a family trying to survive after Earth has been invaded by blind extraterrestrial creatures that hunt humans by sound. The films are noted for their extensive use of American Sign Language (ASL) and their focus on the experiences of a deaf character. The first two films in the series, A Quiet Place (2018) and A Quiet Place Part II (2020), were directed by John Krasinski, who played Lee Abbott in the films, and written by Krasinski, Bryan Woods, and ...(100 of 978 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

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