Quiet Place Wikipedia Overview and Basic Facts
The Wikipedia entry for the film Quiet Place provides a concise summary of the 2018 American horror thriller directed by John Krasinski. The page lists the main cast, including Krasinski and Emily Blunt, and outlines the premise that the story follows a family surviving in a post-apocalyptic world where blind aliens hunt by sound. The article notes the film was produced by Platinum Dunes and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The Wikipedia summary also highlights that the movie was praised for its use of silence and practical effects.
The page includes details on the film's runtime, genre classification, and MPAA rating. It references the critical reception and audience scores from major review aggregators. The article states the film grossed over 340 million dollars worldwide against a budget of 17 million dollars. Wikipedia also links to the official Paramount Pictures site for the film, which provides additional promotional materials and updates.
Box Office Performance and Production Details
Quiet Place opened at number one at the box office in its opening weekend, earning over 50 million dollars in the United States and Canada. The film went on to become the highest-grossing horror film of 2018 at the time of its release. The Wikipedia article cites box office tracking services to confirm these figures and notes the film's strong international performance, particularly in China and the United Kingdom.
Production details on Wikipedia state that filming took place in upstate New York, with the Krasinski family home serving as a primary location. The article mentions the film was shot in chronological order to help the young actors maintain authentic reactions. The budget was reported at 17 million dollars, and the film was greenlit after Paramount Pictures acquired the script. For more details on the production, the Wikipedia page links to the official Paramount Pictures page for the film.
Critical Reception and Cultural Impact
Wikipedia notes that Quiet Place received positive reviews from critics, with praise directed at the performances of the cast, particularly Millicent Simmonds. The article aggregates a score of 82 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 55 reviews. The film was also nominated for several awards, including the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.
The cultural impact section on Wikipedia highlights the film's influence on the horror genre, specifically the use of silence as a narrative device. The article notes that the film sparked discussions about accessibility in cinema, given the central role of deafness in the story. The Wikipedia page also references the film's success on streaming platforms and its continued relevance in genre discussions. Additional context is available on the film's official page hosted by Paramount Pictures.