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A Quiet Place: Day One Trailer Released

The original A Quiet Place was pretty neat: a suspense thriller where Earth’s population had been decimated by man-chomping aliens who see through sound, forcing the survivors to creep around as silently as possible — or else. The sequel, A Quiet Place Part II, was…well, I have no idea, because I’ve never gotten the chance to see it. I didn’t pay for a ticket, rental stores are dead as a concept, and the only place it streams is Paramount+.

I do know that the more times you present the same idea, the less interesting and more watered down it gets. Take the six million Jurassic Park sequels we have now. Or compare the original Purge to the thousand Purges that have occurred since. It’s worse if it’s a prequel since there are no real surprises; you’re guaranteed to experience nothing but rehashed material. Looks like A Quiet Place has hit this wall.

A Quiet Place: Day One doesn’t feel like the first two; it just looks like a generic, apocalyptic “run from the monster” movie. Add to this, we’ve already seen what Day One looked like in one of the other movies. This chapter was completely unnecessary, but….so was a musical remake of Mean Girls and THAT made money.

By the way, this isn’t A Quiet Place Part III; that’s a separate film that’s coming out eventually. Day One is more of a spinoff; the “Fear The Walking Dead” of Quiet Place movies. It stars Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn (hey, Eddie Munson is in this), Alex Wolff, Djimon Hounsou and Denis O’Hare. The film will be out June 28, whether anyone hears it.

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goldcoast

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I adore how this series has developed into a full-fledged action horror from a slow-moving mystery thriller. This movie will be even terrifying because it begins loud and crowded and then taper off into stillness and emptiness. One of the main reasons I'm attending is the suspense in the theater during the silent parts, which is going to feel so weird.

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JerryMattison

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Horror movies and Lupita are had been a heavenly match for me. I love the way her face portrays horror! This teaser was fantastic! I am excited! I've never been more excited for a horror movie prequel! My all-time favorite horror films are A Quiet Place (1 and 2), thus I've been eagerly awaiting the release of this trailer since Day 1 was said to have received the greenlight. When I saw this trailer, my smile was the largest!

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KELLY

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This is a prequel they are all going to die.

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Chia seed muncher

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I'm impressed by how John and his team were able to create enormous blockbuster-like sequels [and prequels] despite the initial movie's modest budget, small size, and amazing story. I can't wait to watch this in a theater and listen to the quiet parts like a church mouse!I'm extremely into it, and it's giving me beginning of the end vibes like in "War of the Worlds" or "World War Z"! I sensed that Joseph Quinn would be involved! There's no way I'm missing the premiere!

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BENIGYES

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Without a doubt, Lupita Nyong'o is among the best actresses in the horror genre. I'm thrilled to see her in the lead role; she was fantastic in Us and is a wonderful addition. She is the best person I could have chosen for a spin-off film.

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Taller

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The Birdbox for the lips!

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Webwinner

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I'm actually quite intrigued by the prospect of delving deeper into the world of "A Quiet Place" with "Day One." Spinoffs often offer fresh perspectives and expand the lore, and with a talented cast like Lupita Nyong'o and Djimon Hounsou, there's potential for some captivating storytelling. Sure, sequels and prequels can sometimes dilute the original concept, but with the right creative team, they can also enrich the universe in unexpected ways. I'm cautiously optimistic about what "Day One" has to offer.

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Vic

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I'm all for a good thriller, but the idea of a spinoff for "A Quiet Place" feels a bit unnecessary to me. I enjoyed the first movie for its unique premise and tense atmosphere, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for more of the same. Plus, with so many other options available for streaming these days, it's hard to get excited about another apocalyptic monster flick. I might give it a watch if I'm bored, but it's not at the top of my list.

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Claudette

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I have to disagree with the notion that "A Quiet Place: Day One" is unnecessary. Spinoffs can often provide fresh perspectives and delve into untold aspects of a story. While it's true that some franchises suffer from overexposure, I believe there's room for exploration within the world of "A Quiet Place." Plus, with Lupita Nyong'o leading the cast, I'm confident we're in for a compelling cinematic experience that expands upon the original's premise in meaningful ways.

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