“A Quiet Place: Day One” takes us back to the terrifying beginning — the very first day the sound-hunting alien creatures invaded Earth. Unlike the first two films, which focused on a single family’s quiet survival, this movie shows the chaos, fear, and collapse of civilization in a matter of hours.

If you’ve ever wondered what the world looked like before it went silent, this is your answer.

The film follows Samira (Lupita Nyong’o), a terminally ill woman living in New York City. When the alien invasion begins, Samira is caught in the middle of the most populated — and noisiest — place in the world.

Without warning, creatures begin dropping from the sky, attracted to even the slightest sound. Cars crash. People scream. Chaos spreads. The city descends into panic as the monsters tear through the crowds with terrifying speed.

During her escape, Samira meets Eric (Joseph Quinn) — a quiet, kind stranger who helps her navigate the carnage. Despite being strangers, their bond grows as they work together to survive.

They soon realize: no rescue is coming. The government fails. Technology fails. And the only way to survive is silence.

The movie focuses less on big action and more on emotional tension, human connection, and quiet dread. Samira and Eric, along with a few other survivors, attempt to leave the city. But every move, breath, and noise risks their lives.

We also see the return of Djimon Hounsou’s character from A Quiet Place: Part II, revealing how he first encountered the creatures and how his community began forming a silent, hidden refuge.

Day One reminds us how fragile our world is — and how strong people become when everything falls apart.

The film ends on a bittersweet but powerful note, showing how the seeds of resistance and survival were planted — even in the darkest hours of Day One.

Samira’s arc is emotional and inspiring. Her choice in the final act brings humanity to a genre often filled only with fear.

A Quiet Place: Day One adds emotional depth and epic scale to the already chilling franchise. It’s not just a horror prequel — it’s a reminder of how fast everything can vanish, and how quiet courage can still shine in the noise of disaster.

Following the massive success of 2022’s Smile, the nightmare is far from over. Smile 2 promises to dive even deeper into the twisted, terrifying curse that spreads through sinister smiles and psychological torment.

If Smile left you afraid of grinning strangers — get ready to fear fame, obsession, and what’s hiding behind the smile even more.

In Smile 2, the haunting curse returns — but this time, it’s not a therapist or patient who falls victim. The story follows Skye Riley, a rising pop star who’s just begun a global tour. She seems to have it all: fame, followers, and a career exploding with success.

But behind the flashing lights and screaming fans, something is wrong.

After a disturbing incident goes viral, Skye begins to experience hallucinations, dread, and — most horrifying — people smiling at her in the most unnatural, menacing way. As she spirals into paranoia, she must confront whether she’s losing her mind or being hunted by something far more sinister.

In the first film, the curse spread like a virus — passed on through trauma and witnessed death. Victims saw disturbing visions and grinning people before meeting a gruesome end.

Smile 2 explores how that curse adapts, especially when the victim is in the spotlight. How do you hide madness when the world is watching?

If the first Smile made you uneasy, Smile 2 aims to push the fear even further. With a bigger setting, deeper psychological twists, and a cursed performance at its heart, this sequel could be one of 2024’s scariest movies.