Speak No Evil (2024 film)
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| Directed by | James Watkins |
| Screenplay by | James Watkins |
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| Edited by | Jon Harris |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Speak No Evil is an upcoming 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.[1]
Cast
- James McAvoy as Paddy[2]
- Mackenzie Davis as Louise Dalton[3]
- Aisling Franciosi as Ciara
- Alix West Lefler as Agnes Dalton[3]
- Dan Hough as Ant[4]
- Scoot McNairy as Ben Dalton[3]
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.[2] The following month, Scoot McNairy joined the cast.[6]
Principal photography took place in Croatia and Gloucester, England, in May and was expected to end in July,[7] before filming was suspended five days before it was to wrap up due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[8] In mid-November, production resumed in the United Kingdom.[9]
Release
Speak No Evil is scheduled to be released in theaters by Universal Pictures on September 13, 2024.[10] It was originally scheduled to be released on August 9.[11]
References
- ^ Crouch, Aaron (April 17, 2023). "James McAvoy, Blumhouse Reteam for Horror Thriller 'Speak No Evil'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin (April 24, 2023). "Mackenzie Davis Joins James McAvoy In Blumhouse And Universal's 'Speak No Evil' Remake". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c Complex, Valerie (July 12, 2023). "Alix West Lefler Joins Cast of Blumhouse And Universal Thriller Speak No Evil". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 10, 2024). "Blumhouse & Universal's Speak No Evil Adds Dan Hough". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 17, 2023). "James McAvoy Reteams With Blumhouse For 'Speak No Evil', Sets Summer 2024 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 4, 2023). "Scoot McNairy To 'Speak No Evil' For Blumhouse & Universal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- Screen Daily. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ 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. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- KFTV.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 18, 2024). "Blumhouse's James McAvoy Thriller Speak No Evil Heads To Fall". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ Bacon, Jess (April 18, 2023). "James McAvoy lands next lead movie role in horror remake". Digital Spy. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
External links
- Official website
- Speak No Evil at IMDb
