Quiet Horror for this week’s episode – with The Quiet Place 2 (2020) and Don’t Breathe 2 (2022).

In The Quiet Place 2, by John Krasinski, the remaining members of the Abbott family emerges from the silent shadows of their home and faces a world ravaged by sound-hunting creatures. Forced to rely on their wits and fragile communication, they embark on a perilous journey towards hope, uncovering secrets and new threats along the way.

Rodo Sayagues’ Don’t Breath continues the story from the first film in a new context. Years after surviving a terrifying encounter with the “Blind Man,” Norman Nordstrom, he leads a secluded life with a young orphan. When their hidden world is violated, a chain of violent events unfolds, forcing Norman to confront his past and fight for their survival. The film delves deeper into Norman’s psyche, revealing motivations and vulnerabilities beneath his hardened exterior.

Both films offer suspenseful sequels, each with its own distinct flavor. The Quiet Place Part II amplifies the family’s desperate struggle in a hostile world, while Don’t Breathe 2 revisits the chilling game of cat and mouse with unexpected developments. The choice depends on your preference for monster mayhem or a psychological showdown in the dark.

Spoilers start around 5:20.