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James McAvoy Stars in the Chilling Remake of 'Speak No Evil'

The 2024 psychological thriller reimagines the 2022 Danish original with a new setting and a gripping performance by McAvoy.

  • Directed by James Watkins, 'Speak No Evil' is a remake of the 2022 Danish film, now set in the UK and Italy.
  • The film follows an American family who befriends a British couple, only to uncover a dark and dangerous secret during a visit to their farm.
  • James McAvoy delivers a standout performance as Paddy, a psychotic and manipulative host.
  • The remake explores themes of parental influence and the seductive allure of toxic masculinity.
  • While the original film had a darker ending, the remake offers a more traditional resolution, though it retains an undercurrent of menace.
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