Speak No Evil
Directed byJames Watkins
Screenplay byJames Watkins
Based on
Speak No Evil
by
Produced byJason Blum
Starring
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • August 9, 2024 (2024-08-09)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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, 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 August 9, 2024.

Synopsis

A dream holiday in a beautiful country house becomes a psychological nightmare.[1]

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.[4] In April 2023, James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis were reported to be in the cast.[2] In May 2023, Scoot McNairy joined the cast.[5]

Principal photography took place in Croatia and Gloucester, England in May 2023 and was expected to end in July 2023,[6] before filming was suspended five days before it was to wrap up due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[7] In mid-November 2023, production resumed in the United Kingdom.[8]

Release

Speak No Evil is scheduled to be released in theaters by Universal Pictures on August 9, 2024.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Crouch, Aaron (April 17, 2023). "James McAvoy, Blumhouse Reteam for Horror Thriller 'Speak No Evil'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 4, 2023). "Scoot McNairy To 'Speak No Evil' For Blumhouse & Universal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  6. ↑ Screen Staff (June 29, 2023). "2023 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Calnan, Ellie (November 10, 2023). "Blumhouse horror Speak No Evil with James McAvoy resumes UK shoot". KFTV.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  9. ↑ 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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