A Quiet Place Part II
Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats lurking beyond the sand path.
Callum reviewed
November 14, 2025•
⭐⭐⭐⭐½ – A Quiet Place Part II – Silence, Strength, and a Sequel That Earns Its Echo
Rarely does a horror sequel stand shoulder to shoulder with its predecessor — but A Quiet Place Part II absolutely does. It expands the world without losing what made the first film so tense, so human, and so unbearably quiet. From its opening minutes, it grips you with that same razor-tight tension, reminding you that in this universe, the smallest sound can end everything.
What really works here is how confidently the story shifts focus. Emily Blunt continues to deliver one of her strongest performances — fierce, wounded, and determined — while the younger cast step into the spotlight with surprising power. Millicent Simmonds in particular carries enormous emotional weight, and she more than rises to the challenge. John Krasinski, even in limited screen time, retains that steady, protective presence the series is built on.
The film nails that rare cinematic alchemy where the audience becomes part of the experience. In a packed theatre, the silence is almost oppressive — one person crinkles a snack wrapper and everyone glares. That’s how immersive it is. It turns a crowd into a single, breath-holding organism.
The suspense never dips, the world-building is sharp, and the emotional beats hit every bit as hard as they did the first time. It’s so strong, in fact, that it creates a new problem: the worry that the third movie (Day One) might not reach the same heights. But that’s a testament to just how good these first two entries are — modern classics of tension, atmosphere, and raw humanity.
🍺 Pairing: A cold, quiet lager — simple, steady, and best enjoyed without a single sound, just in case something is listening.