James McAvoy’s UK-set horror remake lands strong Rotten Tomatoes rating
As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for psychological thrillers and horror films, I can’t help but feel intrigued by the new remake of “Speak No Evil.” Having played countless survival games where the dream holiday turns into a living nightmare, I find myself drawn to stories that explore the darker side of human nature.
The horror remake starring James McAvoy, titled “Speak No Evil,” has earned a robust rating on Rotten Tomatoes upon its release in British theaters.
Under the guidance of director James Watkins, the psychological thriller unfolds as an American family – Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis, and their daughter Alix West Lefler – are extended a weekend invitation to a picturesque English countryside home shared by another couple, played by Michael Fassbender and Aisling Franciosi, along with their son Dan Hough.
However, the increasingly antisocial behavior of the British duo gradually transformed their ideal vacation into a harrowing ordeal and a struggle for existence.
It is a remake of Christian Tafdrup’s 2022 Danish horror film of the same name.
Currently, as I’m typing this, the remake has garnered a remarkable 89% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, following 62 reviews.
Here is what the critics have been saying:
Associated Press
Speak No Evil initially appears as a clever and intriguing horror movie, but eventually turns into a commonplace thriller with foreseeable outcomes. However, for a brief period, it offers a level of intelligence that sets it apart.
Little White Lies
With Watkins’ polished directing and McAvoy’s genuinely chilling acting, this film adds significantly to the unsettling ‘If you venture into the woods today…’ genre, making it a compelling watch, though not necessarily a must-see.
Time Out
“The story’s grimmest edges have been shorn off, despite Watkins teaming up with the Tafdrups on a retooled screenplay. Still, this alternative path is seriously unnerving in its own way.”
Empire
Instead of saying, “It’s not Speak No Evil (2022) – because what would be the point of that? – but Speak No Evil (2024) is a quality horror-suspense movie,” you could also say:
Slant Magazine
However, the ending is the ultimate offense. While the original leaves you with a surprise, this version of Speak No Evil lacks courage and instead shifts the story unexpectedly, a move that will likely infuriate everyone except those who prefer the most predictable, morally clear-cut genre films.
Actor Sam Heughan (also known as “Split” McAvoy) justified the alteration in the movie’s conclusion for the remake, stating that the initial version was essentially a horror flick, whereas this reinterpretation emphasizes its suspenseful and thrilling aspects instead.
He shared with Digital Spy that he perceives the 2024 film “Speak No Evil” as being primarily a suspenseful psychological thriller rather than a traditional horror. In contrast, he finds the behavior depicted in the other movie to be so unusual or an extreme manifestation of human behavior that it leans more towards horror-genre elements.
Additionally, James [Watkins] created a variation that’s acceptable, and it’s great to have multiple options. However, in our case, I believe this alternative aligns better with our goals.
Speak No Evil arrives in cinemas on September 12 in the UK and on September 13 in the US.
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2024-09-12 16:49