Speak No Evil (2024)
James Watkins' Blumhouse psychological horror pits an American family against a charming British couple whose hospitality conceals something deeply sinister.
Speak No Evil - Movie Information
- Original Title: Speak No Evil
- Release Year: 2024
- Directed by: James Watkins
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 50m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 11, 2024 (Belgium), September 13, 2024 (United States - R), September 13, 2024 (Canada - 14A), September 13, 2024 (United Kingdom - 15), September 19, 2024 (Germany - 16), September 18, 2024 (France - 16), September 12, 2024 (New Zealand - R16), September 12, 2024 (Australia - MA 15+), September 12, 2024 (Brazil - 18), September 12, 2024 (Mexico - B-15), September 11, 2024 (Italy - 6+), September 13, 2024 (Spain - 18), September 11, 2024 (South Korea - 15), September 14, 2024 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Κραυγή Σιωπής (GR), 不能说的邪恶 (CN)
- Production Companies: Blumhouse Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Speak No Evil - Plot
When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.
Speak No Evil - Trailer
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Hear no evil.
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Speak No Evil - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- James Watkins
Main Cast
- James McAvoy
- Mackenzie Davis
- Scoot McNairy
- Aisling Franciosi
- Alix West Lefler
- Dan Hough
- Kris Hitchen
- Motaz Malhees
- Jakob Højlev Jørgensen
Writers
- James Watkins
Producers
- Jason Blum
- Paul Ritchie
- Taylor Berry
Speak No Evil - FAQs
Is Speak No Evil a remake of another film?
Yes, Speak No Evil (2024) is a Hollywood remake of the acclaimed 2022 Danish horror film of the same name, directed by Christian Tafdrup. The remake was written and directed by James Watkins and produced by Blumhouse Productions, transplanting the story to an American family visiting a British couple.
How does Speak No Evil end?
Unlike the bleak, fatalistic ending of the 2022 original, the 2024 remake delivers a more confrontational finale. Ben and Louise ultimately fight back against Paddy and Ciara, refusing to be passive victims. The ending has been noted as a significant departure that emphasizes agency and resistance over submission.
Where can you stream Speak No Evil 2024?
Speak No Evil (2024) is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Who are the main actors in Speak No Evil?
The film stars James McAvoy as the menacing Paddy and Aisling Franciosi as Ciara, the unsettling British couple. Mackenzie Davis and Scoot McNairy play Louise and Ben Dalton, the American family drawn into their web. Alix West Lefler plays their daughter Agnes.
What is Speak No Evil 2024 about?
An American family accepts an invitation to spend a weekend at the countryside estate of a charming British couple they met on holiday. What starts as an idyllic getaway gradually unravels into a suffocating psychological nightmare, exploring themes of social compliance, manipulation, and the dangers of politeness.
What is the age rating for Speak No Evil?
Speak No Evil (2024) is rated R in the United States, meaning it is restricted to viewers aged 17 and older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. It carries a 15 certificate in the UK, 14A in Canada, and MA 15+ in Australia due to its intense psychological horror content.
How long is Speak No Evil 2024?
Speak No Evil (2024) has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes (110 minutes). Directed by James Watkins and produced by Blumhouse Productions, the film maintains a slow-burn tension throughout its runtime before escalating to its climactic finale.
How was Speak No Evil received by critics?
The film received generally positive reviews, with critics praising James McAvoy's magnetic and terrifying performance as Paddy. Reviewers highlighted the film's escalating dread and taut direction by James Watkins, though some noted the remake's altered ending divided audiences familiar with the 2022 Danish original.
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