Speak No Evil
Director: James Watkins
Actors: James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy
PlotIn a secluded countryside, a seemingly perfect weekend vacation among friends takes a chilling turn. Married couple Peter and Stacey, played by James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis, accept an invitation from their old friends, David and Lisa, to spend a few days at their rural estate. Accompanied by their mutual friend, Ethan, they look forward to a relaxing getaway. Initial pleasantries quickly dissolve as subtle tensions arise from their hosts’ increasingly peculiar behavior, which they try to brush aside. The once cozy ambiance becomes ominous when they begin to experience bizarre occurrences in and around the house. The group finds themselves grappling with strange sounds and inexplicable events that unsettle their mental states.
As night falls, friendships are tested, pitting trust against mounting paranoia. Ethan becomes especially suspicious and urges Peter and Stacey to leave before things escalate further. The atmosphere thickens with dread as communication attempts fail, leaving the friends feeling isolated and trapped. As fear grips each one of them differently, they struggle to unite against an unseen force that seems intent on breaking them apart. With each passing hour, unveiling the sinister truth behind David and Lisa’s intentions becomes imperative for their survival. Tensions reach a boiling point as past secrets resurface, haunting the guests. With a shadowy presence looming larger by the minute and trust shredded to pieces, the characters must confront not only external threats but also their own inner demons.
Writers: James Watkins, Christian Tafdrup, Mads Tafdrup
Release Date: 13 Sep 2024
Runtime: 110 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, Croatia, Canada
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The English remake of 'Speak No Evil' offers stunning 1080p visuals and a crisp Dolby TrueHD 7.1 audio mix, but lacks depth; recommended with reservations.
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