Milestone Years
- 10th Anniversary: April 6, 2028
- 15th Anniversary: April 6, 2033
- 20th Anniversary: April 6, 2038
- 25th Anniversary: April 6, 2043
Inspiration Behind the Movie
Writers Bryan Woods and Scott Beck were inspired by silent films and wanted to tell a story visually rather than with dialogue. John Krasinski, who co-wrote and directed the film, infused it with themes of parenthood and protection after becoming a father. The monsters symbolize overwhelming, uncontrollable fear—something parents often feel for their children’s safety.
You Might Not Know
- Real-life couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinski starred together for the first time in a feature film.
- The film contains only about 25 lines of spoken dialogue, relying heavily on sign language and visual storytelling.
- Millicent Simmonds, who plays the daughter, is deaf in real life and helped teach the cast American Sign Language.
- The creature design was intentionally left mysterious and alien, heightening the tension and fear.
- Paramount was initially unsure about marketing a nearly silent film but it became a surprise box office hit.
Food Ideas
- Silent Snacks: Soft foods like cheese cubes, sliced fruit, and mini sandwiches—nothing crunchy!
- Popcorn in Bowls: Pre-popped and served quietly to avoid loud bag rustling.
- Red Light Cupcakes: Topped with red icing to symbolize the warning lights used in the movie.
- Monster Footprint Cookies: Sugar cookies shaped and decorated like clawed footprints.
- “Shhh!” Smoothies: Blend up quiet, colorful fruit smoothies for a delicious, soundless drink option.
Release Date: April 6, 2018
Summary:
In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by blind monsters that hunt through sound, a family must live in complete silence to survive. As they navigate life in fear, a pregnant mother and her children must face the terrors of raising a baby in a world where even a whisper can be fatal.
Genre(s) and MPAA Rating: Horror, Thriller, PG-13
Key Cast Members:
- Emily Blunt
- John Krasinski
- Millicent Simmonds
- Noah Jupe
Ways to Celebrate
- Try a “Silent Challenge”: Watch the film in total silence, with no talking or sound during the viewing.
- Use flashlights or red lighting for ambiance, recreating the movie’s eerie warning system.
- Host a “Sound vs. Silence” game before the film where players must complete tasks silently.
- Make a family survival plan game—design your own ways to stay quiet during a monster invasion.
Filming Locations
- Filmed in upstate New York, including Pawling and New Paltz. The farm setting and bridge were real locations chosen for their isolation and natural tension-building atmosphere. The iconic bridge scene was filmed on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail.
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