Speak No Evil (2024 film)

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Speak No Evil
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by James Watkins
Screenplay byJames Watkins
Based on
Speak No Evil
by
Produced by
Starring
Edited by Jon Harris
Music by
  • Danny Bensi
  • Saunder Jurriaans
Production
company
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date
  • September 13, 2024 (2024-09-13)
Running time
110 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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 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.

Contents

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. [6] In April 2023, James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis were reported to be in the cast. [3] 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]

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References

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