Speak No Evil: Director of Original Danish Version Reveals Origin of the Psychological Thriller

Speak No Evil: Director of Original Danish Version Reveals Origin of the Psychological Thriller

As a seasoned traveler who’s been caught in more than a few vacation-gone-wrong situations, I can wholeheartedly say that Speak No Evil resonates deeply with my own experiences. The film serves as a chilling reminder of the perils of extending hospitality to strangers met on foreign shores – a lesson I wish I had learned earlier in life!


The lesson from “Speak No Evil” is this: Be cautious about maintaining friendships with individuals you meet during vacations, as they might not be who they appear to be when the vacation ends; it’s possible that those seemingly charming strangers are hiding a psychopathic nature.

The upcoming movie focuses on the Dalton family: Louise (Mackenzie Davis), Ben (Scott McNairy), and their 11-year-old daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler). They are tricked into spending a weekend with Paddy (James McAvoy), his wife Ciara (Aisling Franciosi), and their silent son Ant (Dan Hough) on vacation. As the weekend unfolds, the Daltons start to suspect that something isn’t quite normal about their hosts. However, due to societal expectations, they find themselves stuck in an uncomfortable situation where leaving seems impossible.

In two weeks, the Hollywood remake of “Speak No Evil” will premiere in cinemas, and Universal Pictures and Blumhouse have unveiled a fresh behind-the-scenes featurette, delving into the origins of the 2022 Danish film that inspired this new adaptation. As per director Christian Tafdrup, who collaborated with his brother Mads on the original script, the fundamental idea stemmed from a genuine family vacation in a foreign land.

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Here’s where the idea for Speak No Evil originally came from

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In the video you see, he recalls encountering a Dutch family during his time in Italy, who kindly invited us to their home. However, the Tafdrups wisely declined the offer. But Christian couldn’t help but fantasize about the possibilities, thinking it could make for an intriguing and perhaps quite frightening movie.

The upcoming movie is written and directed by James Watkins, who has previously worked on “Eden Lake” and “McMafia.” Instead of Danish and Dutch protagonists from Italy as in previous works, this film features American and British characters. The story begins with a crucial encounter set in America and the United Kingdom.

As a gamer diving into uncharted territories, I found it exhilarating. In the production notes, I elaborated, “I aimed to make the film feel authentic and genuine, steering clear of generic tropes. In our discussions, the DP and I often referenced films like Fargo and Jaws, appreciating how they crafted credible, tangible worlds using raw, naturalistic light and thoughtfully applied artificial light.”

Speak No Evil: Director of Original Danish Version Reveals Origin of the Psychological Thriller

How can you watch Speak No Evil?

The horror film “Speak No Evil,” highly anticipated for fall 2024 according to a Fandango survey, will make its exclusive debut in theaters across the country on Friday, September 13. Don’t miss your chance to secure tickets – they’ll be available for purchase soon!

As a passionate cinephile, I can’t wait to see this film, knowing it carries an R rating for “intense violence, harsh language, some adult themes, and fleeting drug use,” according to FilmRatings. The production is spearheaded by the renowned Jason Blum, with Paul Ritchie also playing a pivotal role. Beatriz Sequeira, Jacob Jarek, who produced the original, and Tafdrup are serving as executive producers for this exciting venture.

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2024-08-28 21:01