Speak No Evil movie storyline. Speak No Evil follows a married couple and their daughter Agnes, played by Scoot McNairy, Davis and Alix West Lefler, who meet another family during a trip abroad and strike up a friendship. The other family, portrayed by McAvoy and Aisling Franciosi, invites them to stay at their country home for a weekend. Initially charming, the hosts’ behavior soon takes a sinister turn, leading the protagonists into a web of dark secrets and danger.
Blumhouse Productions has released the first trailer for the English remake of the Danish horror film Speak No Evil, starring James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis. The film, unveiled during Universal’s panel at CinemaCon, promises a nightmarish vacation for viewers.
Director James Watkins, known for his work on the horror thriller Eden Lake and the Black Mirror episode “Shut Up and Dance,” helms this gripping tale of psychological terror. The film explores themes of trust, deception, and survival, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats as the characters’ idyllic trip descends into chaos.
For McAvoy, Speak No Evil marks a return to horror following his acclaimed performances in Split and It: Chapter 2. Davis, known for her role in the Black Mirror episode “San Junipero,” brings her own brand of intensity to the film, creating a dynamic duo that elevates the suspense and intrigue.
Speak No Evil is an American psychological horror-thriller film written and directed by James Watkins. It is a remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same name. The film stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, and Scoot McNairy. Jason Blum serves as a producer through his Blumhouse Productions banner. Speak No Evil was released in theaters by Universal Pictures on September 13, 2024. It was originally scheduled to be released on August 9.
James Watkins wrote and directed the film for Blumhouse Productions. It is a remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same name. In April 2023, James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis were reported to be in the cast.[2] The following month, Scoot McNairy joined the cast.
Principal photography took place in Croatia and Gloucester, England, in May and was expected to end in July, before filming was suspended five days before it was to wrap up due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. In mid-November, production resumed in the United Kingdom.
Speak No Evil (2024)
Directed by: James Watkins
Starring: James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, Scoot McNairy, Kris Hitchen, Motaz Malhees
Screenplay by: James Watkins
Production Design by:
Film Editing by: Jon Harris
Costume Design by: Keith Madden
Set Decoration by: Merel Graeve, Prue Howard, Francesca Mauri
Art Direction by: Adam A. Makin
Music by: Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans
MPAA Rating: R for some strong violence, language, some sexual content and brief drug use.
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Release Date: September 13, 2024
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