John Krasinski’s ‘A Quiet Place’ proves that parental anxiety, perfectionism, and fear of failure are plaguing this generation of parents and kids.
A Quiet Place succeeds in large part because its story touches on topics and themes that transcend the film’s storyline. It’s not just a self-contained horror film. A closer examination of the film opens up a poignant and emotional commentary on the fear, anxiety, and pressure that plagues the modern, 21st-century family.
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