This horror thriller A QUIET PLACE became a surprise hit in 2018, an inspired tale about ravenous killer creatures lured by even the slightest sound. It revolved around a family trying to stay alive against incredible odds, and ended with one of them making the ultimate sacrifice. A QUIET PLACE Part II picks up exactly where the first movie left off, with the mother caring for her newborn baby, and doing everything she can to protect her older children as they search for a safe location. They also have an edge now, as the daughter (who is deaf) discovers using her cochlear implant along with a radio speaker draws out a weakness in the attacking creatures. Where the first film spotlighted the parents as determined protectors, the second film works to put the children front and center. I had a chance to see the film in advance, and have posted my video review, which you can watch below. This is a really satisfying sequel that both expands on the original and works as a great companion piece to it. Incredibly tense and smartly constructed, it really shows John Krasinski’s strengths as a director. Great action, great performances, an exceptional follow-up to a terrific film.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
