10 Best Horror Movie Opening Scenes Of The 2020s (So Far)

7. A Quiet Place Part II

The prologue of A Quiet Place Part II takes place pre-apocalypse, with the Abbot family from the previous film enjoying a baseball game at the exact moment the aliens invaded Earth. 

Now, one of the reasons why A Quiet Place was so nerve-shredding is, like many great creature features, the monsters remain unseen until the end. Now we know what they look like, you'd think this scene wouldn't have the same impact, especially since it takes place in broad daylight.

On the contrary, the flashback is arguably the most well-shot and skin-crawling sequence in the entire film. The scene is shot with urgency and realism, using long takes and minimal dialogue to immerse viewers in the Abbotts’ perspective as the world collapses around them.

The sound design intensifies the chaos, alternating between the overwhelming noise of destruction and the eerie silences where survival depends on staying quiet. By thrusting you into the moment the spine-tingling critters first appeared, the film delivers adrenaline-pumping suspense and compelling action.

This combination of relatability, technical craftsmanship, and narrative payoff makes Part II's opening scene riveting from beginning to end.