The 2018 horror film, A Quiet Place, presents a unique premise where any sound draws the attention of monsters, leading to swift and deadly attacks. However, the movie often breaks its own rules, leading to inconsistencies in the behavior of these monsters.
1. Raccoon Roof Noise
In the film, a raccoon’s nighttime noises attract a monster, but the same raccoon falling on the roof earlier does not. This inconsistency can be explained by the filmmakers’ intent to build tension and suspense, but it contradicts the established rule of instantaneous monster attacks upon hearing any sound.
2. Absence of Bird Attacks
Birds make noise in the sky at the beginning of the film without attracting monsters, despite their acute hearing abilities. The reason for this is unclear and may be attributed to plot devices aiming to create a certain atmosphere rather than adhering to established rules.
3. Unresponsiveness to Natural Sounds
Despite being sensitive to sounds like rustling leaves and creaking swings, the monsters ignore natural sounds like wind blowing against the house or homes making creaking noises on their own. This inconsistency might be due to limitations in storytelling or an attempt to keep characters alive long enough for plot progression.
4. Disregard for Human Physiology
The monsters do not attack when characters cough, sneeze, or have other natural bodily sounds that should be detectable given their acute hearing abilities. This inconsistency is likely due to a need for character survival and avoiding excessive character deaths that would hinder plot development.
In summary, while A Quiet Place offers an engaging and suspenseful narrative, it contains several inconsistencies regarding the monsters’ sensitivity to sound. These inconsistencies arise from plot devices and character survivability requirements rather than adherence to established rules. Despite these discrepancies, A Quiet Place remains a successful horror film with its unique concept and strong performances from its cast.
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