As well as giving Elon Musk a hard time, Stephen King likes to spend his time on X (formerly Twitter) recommending movies, TV shows and books.
His latest positive review? A Quiet Place: Day One, the prequel to John Krasinski’s apocalyptic blockbuster, this time written and directed by Michael Sarnoski. Starring Lupita Nyong’o, Stranger Things‘ Joseph Quinn, Djimon Hounsou, and a cat named Frodo, the film takes place in New York City during the initial invasion of the franchise’s sound-hunting monsters.
“A QUIET PLACE DAY 1: The rare “big Hollywood film” that is both intimate and textured,” wrote King in his post. “(And the cat steals the show.)”
It’s worth noting that while reviews of A Quiet Place: Day One have been generally positive, not everyone is a fan. Mashable’s Kristy Puchko wrote in her review that the movie doesn’t equal the sum of its parts.
“The love story at its core can’t shine amid the required carnage and urban devastation demanded by the prequel’s promise,” Puchko wrote. “The performances — while earnest — can’t find footing in the crude plotting. The scares, which once were grounded in character and uncertainty, lose their luster without either. With all this movie tries to wedge in, it’s just not enough.”
Oh, and if you’ve seen the movie and still have questions (including about the cat!), look no further.
