Summary
After an early screening at San Diego Comic-Con, the first reactions to theSpeak No Evilremake have been revealed. The upcoming horror-thriller follows a couple who are invited to the countryside by a magnanimous-seeming host couple, only to discover an unexpected evil that lurks within the walls of their isolated home. A remake of2022’sSpeak No Evil, the movie features an ensemble leading cast including James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scott McNairy, and Aisling Franciosi.
Following theSDCCscreening, the initial reactions toSpeak No Evilhave been revealed. Overall, audiences seemed to respond extremely positively to the movie, praising its use of suspense and the stellar performance from McAvoy. Audiences also noted how well the remake holds up to an already-well-reviewed original film. While one reviewer attested thatSpeak No Evildid not change much from the original, others pointed out how different they were. Check out some of the reactions below:
First, @JoBloposted a review from @JimmytotheO while calling the moviean “unsettling nightmare.” When compared with the Danish original, the reviewer noted that it “may not stray very far from the original,” but still praised the film’s casting.
@EvolutionPodpraisedSpeak No Evilfor making its own when compared with the original, assuring viewers that it is not “a carbon copy.” This reviewer offered particular praise to the performance of McAvoy, who plays Paddy in the film.
@RamasScreenechoed the McAvoy praise, saying that the actor “delivered another brilliantly psychopathic performance.” Comparing it to the first film, he said that the Blumhouse movie is “more of a crowd-pleaser.”
@LRM_Shockeyalso enjoyed the horror-thriller, saying that they “had a lot of fun and liked how the suspense built up throughout the movie.”
Finally, @PNemiroffoffered a lengthy response to the movie, noting how it stands up to the stellar original. Though Nemiroff originally thought that itwas not a necessary remake, especially “so soon” after the first film, the SDCC screening changed her mind, appreciating that there are now “two versions of the concept” that she enjoys.
This Reaction Should Dispel Speak No Evil Fears
Speak No Evil’s Differences From The Original Have Been Celebrated
These reactions to the remake are a great sign for horror fans who had been skeptical about the film. TheoriginalSpeak No Evilreceived positive reviews, getting a fresh 84% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and was praised for its intermingling of horror with social satire. The differences between Danish and Dutch culture were a huge part of said satire, leading to the widespread fear that the English-languageremake would not be able to translate the original’s themes to a British and American couple.
TheSpeak No Evilreactions also suggest that the cultural translation did not impede the quality of the film remake. Rather, the differences between the two films have been lauded as positive elements to the film, as SDCC viewers reacted well to how the movie paves its own way. The trailers have also made the film out to be sufficiently unsettling, further suggesting thatSpeak No Evilcan stand up to the well-liked original.
Speak No Evil
Cast
Speak No Evil is a 2024 horror-thriller film by writer-director James Watkins. A remake of the 2022 movie Speak No Evil follows a family who head to the country for a much-needed vacation - but the situation quickly deteriorates, thrusting them into a horrific nightmare.
