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Speak No Evil is a 2024 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 is scheduled to be released in the United States by Universal Pictures on September 13, 2024.

Synopsis[]

A dream holiday in a beautiful country house becomes a psychological nightmare.[2]

Cast[]

  • James McAvoy as Paddy[3][4]
  • Mackenzie Davis as Louise Dalton[5]
  • Aisling Franciosi as Ciara
  • Alix West Lefler as Agnes Dalton[5]
  • Dan Hough as Ant[6]
  • Scoot McNairy as Ben Dalton[5]

Production[]

James Watkins wrote and directed the film for Blumhouse Productions. It is a remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same name.[7] In April 2023, James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis were reported to be in the cast.[4] The following month, Scoot McNairy joined the cast.[8]

Principal photography took place in Croatia and Gloucester, England, in May and was expected to end in July,[9] before filming was suspended five days before it was to wrap up due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[10] In mid-November, production resumed in the United Kingdom.[11]

Release[]

Speak No Evil is scheduled to be released in theaters by Universal Pictures on September 13, 2024.[12] It was originally scheduled to be released on August 9.[13]

References[]

  1. ↑ "Speak No Evil (15)". BBFC (May 24, 2024).
  2. ↑ Crouch, Aaron (April 17, 2023). "James McAvoy, Blumhouse Reteam for Horror Thriller 'Speak No Evil'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on April 19, 2023.
  3. ↑ Crouch, Aaron (April 17, 2023). "James McAvoy, Blumhouse Reteam for Horror Thriller 'Speak No Evil'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on April 19, 2023.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Kroll, Justin (April 24, 2023). "Mackenzie Davis Joins James McAvoy In Blumhouse And Universal's 'Speak No Evil' Remake". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved on April 25, 2023.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Complex, Valerie (2023-07-12). "Alix West Lefler Joins Cast of Blumhouse And Universal Thriller Speak No Evil". Deadline Hollywood.
  6. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2024-04-10). "Blumhouse & Universal's Speak No Evil Adds Dan Hough". Deadline Hollywood.
  7. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (17 April 2023). "James McAvoy Reteams With Blumhouse For 'Speak No Evil', Sets Summer 2024 Release". Deadline Hollywood.
  8. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 4, 2023). "Scoot McNairy To 'Speak No Evil' For Blumhouse & Universal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved on May 4, 2023.
  9. ↑ Screen Staff (June 29, 2023). "2023 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates". Screen Daily.
  10. ↑ Calnan, Ellie (July 18, 2023). "Blumhouse's 'Speak No Evil' with James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, shuts down UK shoot due to actors' strike (exclusive)". Screen Daily.
  11. ↑ Calnan, Ellie (November 10, 2023). "Blumhouse horror Speak No Evil with James McAvoy resumes UK shoot". KFTV.com.
  12. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 18, 2024). "Blumhouse's James McAvoy Thriller Speak No Evil Heads To Fall". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved on January 18, 2024.
  13. ↑ Bacon, Jess (April 18, 2023). "James McAvoy lands next lead movie role in horror remake". Digital Spy. Retrieved on April 19, 2023.


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