A Quiet Place

Screenwriters Scott Beck and Bryan Woods named Bong Joon-ho's The Host as a significant influence on their screenplay.

Krasinski named Get Out, with Don't Breathe, as part of his research before directing: recent horror carrying a commentary on society.

John Krasinski compared the premise to Jaws, whose hero moved from New York to an island to get away from frightening things.

John Krasinski named Don't Breathe, with Get Out, as part of his research into horror before directing.