Production is based on Speak at Evil, a 2022 success, and features James McAvoy (X-Men) and Mackenzie Davis (the Terminator) in the cast
Previously available for purchase and rent on digital platforms, Don’t speak the evil, remake of Danish terror Gæsterne (2022), also known as Speak no Evilpremiere at Prime Video starting this Wednesday, March 12, at no additional costs for streaming service subscribers.
What is the story of Don’t speak the evil?
In the news, a Danish couple and their daughter end up meeting another couple and their son, a boy who was born without his tongue during a trip. They create affinity and the boy’s parents invite another family to visit them in their home.
They accept and everything goes well in the early days, but soon passive-ages and even abusive hosts begin to bother guests, who do their best to leave the place safely.
Written and directed by James Watkins (The Woman in Black) and produced by Jason Blum (Five Nights at Freddy’s – The Endless Nightmare), the new version of Don’t speak the evil counts on James McAvoy(X-Men: First Class), Mackenzie Davis (The Terminator of the Future: Dark Destiny), SCOOT MCNAIRY (A silent place: Part II), Alix West Lefler (Riverdale), Aisling Franciosi (game of Thrones) and the rookie DANIEL HOUGH. Watch the trailer:
Also read: Without the boldness of the original, Don’t speak the evil convinces for tension; Lol
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