SPEAK NO EVIL Trailer 2 (2024) James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis

SPEAK NO EVIL Trailer 2 (2024) James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis

SPEAK NO EVIL Trailer 2 (2024) James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy
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"What is wrong with you?!" Universal Pictures and Blumhouse have revealed the first official trailer the unsettling horror remake Speak No Evil, a Hollywood take on the Danish horror film Speak No Evil from 2022. This takes the same disturbing plot and spins in a bit, though it does stick fairly closely to the other film. Two families meet while on holiday, and one invites the other to their country estate. After they arrive at an idyllic English country house, it morphs from a dream vacation into a psychological nightmare when Paddy takes over. This new Speak No Evil movie stars Mackenzie Davis & Scoot McNairy as American couple Louise & Ben Dalton, who, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler), accept a weekend holiday invitation of Paddy (James McAvoy), and his wife Ciara (Aisling Franciosi), and their furtive, mute son Ant (newcomer Dan Hough). Damn this looks crazy intense and terrifying! What is going on with McAvoy?! If you haven't seen the other one already, it might be better to wait & watch this film first.

Here's the first official trailer for James Watkins' Speak No Evil, direct from Universal's YouTube:

Speak No Evil Film

When an American family is invited to spend the weekend out 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. From producer Jason Blum and Blumhouse comes an intense suspense thriller for our modern age, starring BAFTA award-winner James McAvoy in a riveting lead performance as the charismatic, alpha-male estate owner whose untrammeled hospitality masks an unspeakable darkness. Speak No Evil is written and directed by British filmmaker James Watkins, director of the films Eden Lake, The Woman in Black, The Take, and the series "McMafia" and "The Ipcress File" previously, plus the "Shut Up and Dance" episode of Black Mirror. Based on the screenplay of the 2022 Danish horror sensation Gæsterne, written by Christian Tafdrup & Mads Tafdrup. Produced by Jason Blum of Blumhouse and Paul Ritchie. Universal will release Speak No Evil in theaters starting on September 13th, 2024 later this year.
"I've always wanted a family like yours." "Something's not right with him..." Universal & Blumhouse have debuted a second official trailer for the disquieting horror remake Speak No Evil, a Hollywood take on the Danish horror film Speak No Evil from 2022. Opening in theaters in September just before the Halloween season. This takes the same disturbing plot and spins in a bit, though it does stick fairly closely to the other film. Two families meet while on holiday, and one invites the other to their country estate. After they arrive at an idyllic English country house, it morphs from a dream vacation into a psychological nightmare when Paddy takes over. This new Speak No Evil movie stars Mackenzie Davis & Scoot McNairy as American couple Louise & Ben Dalton, who, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler), accept a weekend holiday invitation of Paddy (James McAvoy), and his wife Ciara (Aisling Franciosi), and their furtive, mute son Ant (newcomer Dan Hough). This trailer gives away tons of the story, though it's more about the terror of being with this kind of madman, than it is discovering that he is a madman. Take a look.

Here's the second official trailer (+ poster) for James Watkins' Speak No Evil, direct from YouTube:

Speak No Evil Film

You can rewatch the first trailer for Watkins' Speak No Evil remake right here, for even more footage.

When an American family is invited to spend the weekend out 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. From producer Jason Blum and Blumhouse comes an intense suspense thriller for our modern age, starring BAFTA award-winner James McAvoy in a riveting lead performance as the charismatic, alpha-male estate owner whose untrammeled hospitality masks an unspeakable darkness. Speak No Evil is written and directed by British filmmaker James Watkins, director of the films Eden Lake, The Woman in Black, The Take, and the series "McMafia" and "The Ipcress File" previously, plus the "Shut Up and Dance" episode of Black Mirror. Based on the screenplay of the 2022 Danish horror sensation Gæsterne, written by Christian Tafdrup & Mads Tafdrup. Produced by Jason Blum of Blumhouse and Paul Ritchie. Universal will release Speak No Evil in theaters starting on September 13th, 2024 later this year.

James McAvoy dials up the creeps as an inscrutable family man tormenting his houseguests in the trailer for Speak No Evil.

A remake of the 2022 Danish psychological horror film, Speak No Evil features McAvoy alongside Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Scoot McNairy, Alix West and Dan Hough.

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“A family invited to spend a weekend in an idyllic country house, go from a dream vacation to a psychological nightmare,” reads a synopsis of Speak No Evil.

The remake is directed by James Watkins who has also adapted the screenplay. The film was reportedly shot in England. Watkins has previously helmed projects like Eden Lake and The Woman in Black, as well as an episode of Black Mirror.

Produced by Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions, Speak No Evil will arrive in US cinemas on September 13.
English-language remakes of international films are typically not as good as the original. You could argue that most remakes aren’t as good as the original. But in the case of “Speak No Evil,” it’s difficult to imagine a way the Blumhouse remake could come close to the original version.

READ MORE: ‘Speak No Evil’ Review: Christian Tafdrup’s Deranged Horror Film is a Masterful Exercise in Tension [Sundance]

As seen in the trailer, “Speak No Evil” tells the story of an American Couple who visits a British family that they vacationed with earlier. However, as they begin to learn more about the British couple, things get a little scary. The film stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, and Scoot McNairy.

“Speak No Evil” is written and directed by James Watkins. The filmmaker is probably best known for his earlier films, “Eden Lake” and “Woman in Black.” More recently, he worked in TV, directing episodes of “The Ipcress File” and “McMafia.”

As mentioned, the film is a remake of the 2022 original from filmmaker Christian Tafdrup. The main reason why the English-language remake seems like it won’t be as good is because Tafdrup’s original is so dark that it’s seemingly impossible for most American audiences to stomach. The ending, in particular, is so disturbing, you have to assume Blumhouse would greatly change it. All this to say, you should definitely watch the original on Shudder. Like now.

“Speak No Evil” debuts in theaters on September 13. You can watch the new trailer below.

Here’s the synopsis:

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.

James McAvoyMackenzie DavisSpeak No Evil
English-language remakes of international films are typically not as good as the original. You could argue that most remakes aren’t as good as the original. But in the case of “Speak No Evil,” it’s difficult to imagine a way the Blumhouse remake could come close to the original version.

READ MORE: ‘Speak No Evil’ Review: Christian Tafdrup’s Deranged Horror Film is a Masterful Exercise in Tension [Sundance]

As seen in the trailer, “Speak No Evil” tells the story of an American Couple who visits a British family that they vacationed with earlier. However, as they begin to learn more about the British couple, things get a little scary. The film stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, and Scoot McNairy.

“Speak No Evil” is written and directed by James Watkins. The filmmaker is probably best known for his earlier films, “Eden Lake” and “Woman in Black.” More recently, he worked in TV, directing episodes of “The Ipcress File” and “McMafia.”

As mentioned, the film is a remake of the 2022 original from filmmaker Christian Tafdrup. The main reason why the English-language remake seems like it won’t be as good is because Tafdrup’s original is so dark that it’s seemingly impossible for most American audiences to stomach. The ending, in particular, is so disturbing, you have to assume Blumhouse would greatly change it. All this to say, you should definitely watch the original on Shudder. Like now.

“Speak No Evil” debuts in theaters on September 13. You can watch the new trailer below.

Here’s the synopsis:

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.

James McAvoyMackenzie DavisSpeak No Evil