18 Movies You'll Enjoy if You Liked 'A Quiet Place'

It’s no secret that A Quiet Place is one of the most brilliant horror movies ever made. From mounting tension and terrifying jump scares to the expert use of sound, John Krasinski’s 2018 film is effective enough to give anyone chills. The same can be said for his equally terrifying follow-up, A Quiet Place 2, which broke multiple box office records. After years of anticipation and speculation, the prequel, A Quiet Place: Day One, has finally arrived. This go-round takes things back to the beginning. New York City is under attack from an alien invasion, but there's a rather twisted catch—these aliens are drawn to the slightest sounds, meaning the only possible way to survive is by remaining silent at all times.

Director Michael Sarnoski recently told IndieWire that this film is an early explanation into how the creatures’ physiognomy evolves. "A Quiet Place: Day One shows us how they subsist on human flesh and lurk in packs," Sarnoski told the publication adding: "I liked in the early movies that they didn’t over-show them. One of the scariest things about these creatures is this whole ‘you make a sound, you die.’ There is something simple and fundamental about that that everyone can relate to. I didn’t want to overshare to the point where they just became these scary, clawy creatures, but at the same time we wanted to hit that scope and scale of ‘this is a large invasion, and there are herds of these things in this very loud city. A lot of it was about how we pieced that out and started by not showing too much and by the end, you build up to it being a little more in your face."

With the new film officially in theaters, I curated a list of the best movies like A Quiet Place that will help get you in the horror spirit.

• Who’s in it? Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto, Stephen Lang
• Run time: 88 minutes

In Detroit, three delinquents decide to break into the home of a wealthy man who is blind, thinking that they'll get away with their easiest heist yet. However, their plans quickly go south when the attempted robbery turns into a terrifying manhunt. Seeing these youngsters attempt to stay quiet as they try to escape with their lives will definitely give you A Quiet Place vibes.

• Who’s in it? Sam Worthington, Lily Rabe, Stephen Tobolowsky, Adjoa Andoh
• Run time: 100 minutes

This mind-bending film follows Ray (Worthington), whose wife and injured daughter suddenly disappear after he takes them to the hospital. Feeling desperate, he begins to search for his family and suspects that the hospital is hiding something from him. "My sister made me watch Fractured on movie night, and I was hooked within the first few minutes," says PureWow's Associate Fashion Commerce Editor Stephanie Meraz who adds: "The entire time, I was on the edge of my seat, biting my nails and running through every scenario trying to figure out what happened to his family when everyone appears to be unreliable. You question each character then you slowly start to question yourself."

• Who’s in it? Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Aldis Hodge, Storm Reid, Harriet Dyer, Michael Dorman
• Run time: 120 minutes

After her abusive ex-boyfriend dies of apparent suicide, odd things start to happen to Cecilia (Moss). However, she suspects that her boyfriend is still alive and stalking her with his newfound ability to become invisible. It’s nearly impossible to watch every scene without wondering if there’s someone else in the room...

• Who’s in it? Taylor Russell, Zoey Davis, Logan Miller, Ben Miller, Jay Ellis
• Run time: 88 minutes

Adam Robitel directs this flick about six people who suddenly find themselves locked in an escape room. The participants then have to embark on a challenge to find out what they all have in common for survival, which leads to the realization that they've all played this exact game before. I personally enjoyed the unexpected turns and brain stumps this film offered, and yes—there is a plot twist/shocking moment involved in case you were wondering.

• Who’s in it? Anton Yelchin, Joe Cole, Imogen Poots, Patrick Stewart
• Run time: 95 minutes

In this chilling thriller, a punk band reluctantly agrees to do a gig at a remote, neo-Nazi skinhead bar. But when they witness a murder, they find themselves trapped in the club as they become the crowd’s newest targets. "Green Room is such an underrated modern classic," says PureWow's Senior Commerce Editor Stephanie Maida. "It really leans into the claustrophobia of being trapped somewhere where danger abounds. I watched it with friends on a movie night and we were screaming, gasping and yelling at the TV!"

• Who’s in it? Mark Duplass, Patrick Brice
• Run time: 82 minutes

A struggling videographer takes on a new gig at a remote cabin, but when he gets there, he's unnerved by his client's eccentric behavior and odd requests. The found-footage horror has plenty of suspense, but also incorporates a bit of clever humor to balance out the creepiness.

• Who’s in it? Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr.
• Run time: 105 minutes

Moments after being struck in a car crash, Michelle (Winstead) wakes up in an underground concrete room. But when she tries to escape, she encounters two men who claim to have saved her from an apocalypse on Earth's surface. But should she trust them?

• Who’s in it? Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Nathan Gamble, Andre Braugher, Toby Jones, Frances Sternhagen, Buck Taylor
• Run time: 126 minutes

In the wake of a severe storm, the residents of Bridgton, Maine are forced to deal with a thick fog that suddenly engulfs town. But panic arises when people discover there are mysterious, deadly creatures in the fog who are hunting them like prey. Inspired by Stephen King's novella of the same name, this two-hour film will have you holding your breath all the way to the end. "Like A Quiet Place, The Mist nails it on the creepy creatures front. It does a great job building up the dread surrounding the mysterious mist that takes over a town, which traps its characters in a supermarket. A normal day turns into a nightmare scenario; it had me wondering what I would do in that situation," explains Maida.

• Who’s in it? Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, Gabriel Byrne
• Run time: 107 minutes

Following the death of an extremely private relative, a family not only struggles to deal with their grief, but they also discover that they’re being haunted by an evil force that’s somehow connected to the family. From the buildup of tension to the horrifying reveal, this supernatural horror is sure to make your skin crawl. "I saw Hereditary in theaters and it stayed with me for weeks," recalls Maida. "I still get creeped out by a certain clicking sound because of it."

• Who’s in it? Keir Gilchrist, Daniel Zovatto, Jake Weary, Olivia Luccardi
• Run time: 100 minutes

After a sexual encounter with her boyfriend, a 19-year-old college student discovers she is being pursued by a mysterious entity with bad intentions. The only problem? She can't escape unless she sleeps with someone else.

• Who’s in it? Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Jeremy Northam, Jeffrey Wright
• Run time: 99 minutes

Based on Jack Finney's The Body Snatchers, the film follows a psychiatrist named Dr. Carol Bennell (Kidman), who suspects that something strange is causing the people around her to turn into detached, emotionless beings.

• Who’s in it? Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes, John Malkovich, Danielle Macdonald
• Run time: 124 minutes

The premise is somewhat similar to A Quiet Place, as the protagonists are forced to sacrifice basic privileges to ensure their survival. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where dark forces can drive people to commit suicide by being seen, a hopeful survivor tries to travel to safety with her two children, even though they have to take journey completely blindfolded. I still remember the social media ruckus caused by Bird Box, as everyone collectively took to X (then Twitter) to voice their frustrations with the character's decision making. You had to be there...

• Who’s in it? Maxi Ghione, Norberto Gonzalo, Elvira Onetto
• Run time: 87 minutes

When a series of terrifying supernatural events start to occur in a small town in Buenos Aires, paranormal researchers are called in to investigate. Expect plenty of tension, jump scares and gore.

• Who’s in it? Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder, Nora-Jane Noone
• Run time: 99 minutes

One year after surviving a traumatic accident, Sarah (Macdonald) and her friends journey to North Carolina to explore some ancient caves. But when they enter the cavern, they learn that evil predators are lurking within its walls—and they’re all hungry for humans.

• Who’s in it? Kiernan Shipka, Stanley Tucci, Miranda Otto, John Corbett
• Run time: 90 minutes

Essentially a carbon copy of A Quiet Place, The Silence follows a teenager and her family as they try to escape deadly monsters who hunt by sound. The only twist? They wind up meeting a religious cult with dark intentions.

• Who’s in it? Sophie Thatcher, David Dastmalchian, Vivien Lyra Blair, Madison Hu, Chris Messina, Marin Ireland
• Run time: 99 minutes

Based on Stephen King's 1973 short story of the same title, The Boogeyman follows a high school student and her younger sister, as they're grieving the recent loss of their mother. Since they aren't getting any emotional support from their father, the two seek out the help of therapist. While at a session, a peculiar (and dangerous) patient shows up on the prowl for his next victim.

• Who’s in it? Elle Fanning, Joel Courtney, Gabriel Basso
• Run time: 102 minutes

Helmed by J.J. Abrams and taking place in 1979, Super 8 chronicles a group of Ohioan teenagers in the middle of making a zombie movie on their Super 8 camera. While filming, a horrible train "accident" takes place, leading the teens to discover that there's some sinister activity going on in their town. Enlisting the help of a deputy officer, the teens embark on a whirlwind of an investigation that takes them on a joyride.

• Who’s in it? Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds
• Run time: 110 minutes

When a team of astronauts board the International Space Station, they discover they are on the verge of uncovering the first evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars. Things seem to be going well at first—however, the crew quickly learns that this unknown life-form is far more brilliant and powerful than predicted. Directed by Daniel Espinosa, Life is sure to keep you on the edge of your seats.