Speak No Evil (2024 film) explained

Director:James Watkins
Screenplay:James Watkins
Editing:Jon Harris
Studio:Blumhouse Productions
Distributor:Universal Pictures
Runtime:110 minutes[1]
Country:United States
Language:English

Speak No Evil is an upcoming American psychological thriller film written and directed by James Watkins. It is a remake of the 2022 Danish film. 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. It 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

Production

James Watkins wrote and directed the film for Blumhouse Productions. It is a remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same name.[5] In April 2023, James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis were reported to be in the cast.[6] The following month, Scoot McNairy joined the cast.[7]

Principal photography took place in Croatia and Gloucester, England, in May and was expected to end in July,[8] before filming was suspended five days before it was to wrap up due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[9] In mid-November, production resumed in the United Kingdom.[10]

Release

Speak No Evil is scheduled to be released in theaters by Universal Pictures on September 13, 2024.[11] It was originally scheduled to be released on August 9.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: May 24, 2024. Speak No Evil (15). May 24, 2024. BBFC.
  2. Web site: Aaron. Crouch. April 17, 2023. James McAvoy, Blumhouse Reteam for Horror Thriller 'Speak No Evil'. The Hollywood Reporter. April 19, 2023.
  3. Web site: Complex . Valerie . 2023-07-12 . Alix West Lefler Joins Cast of Blumhouse And Universal Thriller Speak No Evil . 2023-07-12 . Deadline Hollywood.
  4. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . 2024-04-10 . Blumhouse & Universal's Speak No Evil Adds Dan Hough . 2024-04-11 . Deadline Hollywood.
  5. Web site: James McAvoy Reteams With Blumhouse For 'Speak No Evil', Sets Summer 2024 Release. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. 17 April 2023. 18 April 2023.
  6. Web site: Mackenzie Davis Joins James McAvoy In Blumhouse And Universal's 'Speak No Evil' Remake. Deadline Hollywood. April 25, 2023. Justin. Kroll. April 24, 2023.
  7. Web site: Scoot McNairy To 'Speak No Evil' For Blumhouse & Universal. Deadline Hollywood. May 4, 2023. Anthony. D'Alessandro. May 4, 2023.
  8. Web site: Screen Staff . 2023 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates . June 29, 2023. 2023-06-30 . Screen Daily.
  9. Web site: July 18, 2023 . Calnan . Ellie . Blumhouse's 'Speak No Evil' with James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, shuts down UK shoot due to actors' strike (exclusive) . Screen Daily . 18 July 2023 .
  10. Web site: November 10, 2023. Calnan. Ellie. Blumhouse horror Speak No Evil with James McAvoy resumes UK shoot . 2023-11-13 . KFTV.com.
  11. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. Blumhouse's James McAvoy Thriller Speak No Evil Heads To Fall. Anthony. D'Alessandro. January 18, 2024. January 18, 2024.
  12. Web site: Digital Spy. James McAvoy lands next lead movie role in horror remake. Jess. Bacon. April 18, 2023. April 19, 2023.

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