As a seasoned cinema connoisseur who’s seen his fair share of horror flicks, I must say that Speak No Evil has left quite an impression on me. Having witnessed the original and now its 2024 reimagining, I can confidently assert that this film is not one to be missed. The chilling performances, particularly by James McAvoy, are enough to give even the bravest of souls a good scare.
Besides setting a new box office record for Blumhouse in 2024, the horror movie starring McAvoy, titled “Speak No Evil”, was also highly praised by critics. Currently, it has an impressive rating of 83% on the Tomatometer based on 195 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Interestingly, reboots and reinventions often struggle to match up to their original counterparts; however, “Speak No Evil” is just one percentage point shy of the 2022 version’s rating of 84%.
Audience members were equally thrilled with Blumhouse’s adaptation of Speak No Evil. The film garnered an 85% score on the Popcornmeter, previously known as the RT audience score, and moviegoers who had just left the theater gave it a “B+” grade from CinemaScore. This is indeed a remarkable success for many films in the horror genre.
Speak No Evil Is Now Available on VOD
In its fourth weekend at the box office, Blumhouse’s top-grossing film, Speak No Evil, has now been released on Video On Demand (VOD), following a digital launch on October 1st. Remarkably, James McAvoy’s latest horror venture saw more viewings on its VOD debut day than the day before it became accessible for home viewing.
On Monday, September 30, the film “Speak No Evil” earned an extra $402,960 domestically. Remarkably, on Tuesday, it saw a 40% boost in cinema earnings, bringing in $563,965. However, it’s not until this weekend’s box office estimates are announced on Sunday that Blumhouse will have a clearer understanding of how the movie’s VOD release will impact “Speak No Evil.” Despite its brief stint in theaters, director James Watkins’ remake of the 2022 picture has undeniably been a success.
The movie “Speak No Evil” launched in second place on its debut on September 13, but it struggled to match the strength of the top-ranked film, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Nevertheless, “Speak No Evil” remains in the Top 5 at the box office as it approaches its fourth weekend in cinemas. Critics at MovieWeb suggest that James McAvoy’s performance is more than enough reason to watch this horror film. The review from our own team highlights McAvoy’s acting skills as a significant factor contributing to the success of “Speak No Evil.” The review statement reads:
McAvoy is an actor to watch out for. His portrayal of psychotic or unstable characters has been remarkable over the years, and sometimes it feels like all 23 personas from his films “Split” and “Glass” by M. Night Shyamalan are present in his performance. It’s a demanding role that at times seems to push McAvoy to the brink, making you feel he might explode with intensity. The award-winning Scottish actor truly delivers a powerful performance.
Currently, you can access “Speak No Evil” on various Video On Demand platforms such as FandangoNow (previously known as Vudu). This chilling collaboration between James McAvoy and James Watkins is available for purchase at $24.99 or rental at $19.99, as of the present moment.
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