#Gæsterne

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Pick a movie, pick a movie!

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SPEAK NO EVIL | Trailer #2 & Poster

When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.

From Blumhouse, the producer of The Black Phone, Get Out and The Invisible Man, comes an intense suspense thriller for our modern age, starring BAFTA award-winner James McAvoy (Split, Glass) in a riveting performance as the charismatic, alpha-male estate owner whose untrammeled hospitality masks an unspeakable darkness.

Speak No Evil stars Mackenzie Davis (Terminator: Dark Fate, Halt and Catch Fire) and SAG award-winner Scoot McNairy (Argo, A Quiet Place Part II) as American couple Louise and Ben Dalton, who, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler; The Good Nurse, Riverdale), accept the weekend-holiday invitation of Paddy (McAvoy), his wife Ciara (Aisling Franciosi; Game of Thrones, The Fall) and their furtive, mute son Ant (newcomer Dan Hough).

Written for the screen and directed by James Watkins, the writer-director of Eden Lake and the award-winning gothic ghost story The Woman in Black, Speak No Evil is based on the screenplay of the 2022 Danish horror sensation Gæsterne, written by Christian Tafdrup and Mads Tafdrup. That film earned 11 Danish Film Awards nominations, the Danish equivalent of the Oscars.

Speak No Evil is produced by Jason Blum (Five Nights at Freddy’s, M3GAN) for Blumhouse and by Paul Ritchie (McMafia, The Ipcress File) and is executive produced by Beatriz Sequeira for Blumhouse, Jacob Jarek and Christian Tafdrup.

SPEAK NO EVIL – in theaters September 13th, 2024.

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Speak No Evil Trailer

An American family is invited to spend a weekend with a British family that they befriended while on vacation. They take their new friends up on their offer, but "what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare." (Universal Pictures)

Speak No Evil stars James McAvoy, Aisling Franciosi, Daniel Hough, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, and Alix West. James Watkins serves as writer and director. The film is based on the screenplay for Gæsterne, a Danish film written by Christian Tafdrup and Mads Tafdrup.

Speak No Evil hits theaters on September 13, 2024.

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Speak No Evil (2024) - Movie Review

Well #SpeakNoEvil was a truly stressful experience for me.

TL;DR – Unnerving, unsettling, uncomfortable, and unpleasant, but given that was the intention of the film, I then have to say that it achieved what it set out to do. ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene.Disclosure – I was invited to a press screening of this film.Warning – Contains scenes that may cause distress. Speak No Evil Review – Well … phew … wow…

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In Speak No Evil 2nd Trailer James McAvoy Wants A Family Like Yours

The Summer is seen as the time for family holidays. In the second UK Trailer for Speak No Evil it’s an holiday from hell for one and James McAvoy wants a family like yours. One of the best psychological horrors of the past few years has been Gæsternem  from Christian and Mads Trafdrup. Our horror aficionado Bradley Hadcroft did describe the Danish original version as “A beautifully barren piece…

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Lasciate stare il remake americano

SPEAK NO EVIL (2022)

Director: Christian Tafdrup Cinematography: Erik Molberg Hansen

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«Pero hemos de admitir que el buen uso de la construcción de personajes evidencia las paradojas de la condición humana y las lesiones latentes del alma: esas heridas que nos dejan indefensos y al desnudo en la oscuridad».

Paulina Vázquez sobre ‘Speak no evil’, 2022. de Christian Tafdrup.

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Gæsterne. 2022. Быстрый обзор. Жуткая психопатическая драма, которую наверное и к хоррору можно отнести. Очень прямой и простой сюжет, но такую подачу я ещё не видел. Так сказать, свежий взгляд. Странная тема о слабости современных людей, верящих в гражданскую личную безопасность и позиционирующих этический подход к межличностному общению. Понятно, что в фильме показана конкретная ситуация с девиантными условиями, но общая тема и в меньшей степени наверняка знакома многим. Вежливость часто проигрывает хамству. По сюжету, датчане - симпатичная молодая пара с дочкой знакомится на курорте с другой семейной молодой парой, с угрюмым сыном, из Голландии. Голландцы потом приглашают датчан к себе в гости в загородный дом. А далее начинается постепенное нервное накапливание, потрму что голландцы ведут себя слишком, ну не то что бы хамски, но несколько агрессивно. А датчане наоборот, слишком мягкие, особенно мужик. В какой-то момент мужик проявляет как бы решительность и это оказывается роковым стечением обстоятельств. Финал жестокий и довольно мерзкий. Да как и вся ситуация в целом. Мне фильм понравился, но рекомендовать не могу. Специфическое кино. #Gæsterne #kinopreview #cinema #movie #film #быстрыйобзор #sergejbiohazardov #sergejbiohazardovMovie https://www.instagram.com/p/CnKBhOMMJoN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The livestream for the Denmark/Iceland state banquet has started. It's the first incoming state visit of the new reign so I expect Queen Mary to wear the Emerald Parure Tiara but I would love to see her debut Queen Ingrid's Floral Aigrette Tiara.

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SPEAK NO EVIL (2024)

Starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, Kris Hitchen and Motaz Malhees.

Screenplay by James Watkins.

Directed by James Watkins.

Distributed by Universal Pictures. 110 minutes. Rated R.

American remakes of foreign horror films almost never quite work. This one is better than many, but it still feels the need to change the very dark and downbeat ending of the original Danish film (called Gæsterne [The Guests], but eventually renamed Speak No Evil in its international release) into a pretty cookie-cutter, overly violent and much more clichéd Hollywood denouement.

Which is really kind of a shame, because the first 2/3rds of the movie, which was much more faithful to the Danish film, was actually pretty terrific. Particularly good was James McAvoy as the charming alpha male predator who traps a hapless, squabbling American couple in a gilded cage. (The couple is played by Mackenzie Davis and Scoot McNairy, reunited several years after their fantastic old TV series Halt and Catch Fire.)

That American couple is Ben and Louise Dalton. They have uprooted their lives, moving to London for Ben’s dream job, which disappeared quickly. Although Louise is miserable having given up her career, and their 12-year-old daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler) appears homesick for the US, they have decided to stay in London while Ben regroups. This caused friction in their marriage – and Louise’s near affair didn’t help things.

Trying to heal the rifts – or at least to forget their problems – the family takes a vacation in the scenic Italian wine country. There they meet Paddy (McAvoy) and Ciara (Aisling Franciosi) and their boy with speech disabilities Ant (Dan Hough), a fun and charming, but slightly strange family, from deep in the British countryside of Devon. They befriend the couple during their trip and Paddy invites them to spend a weekend at their house so they can see another part of England.

The Daltons have no intention of taking them up on it, but when they return to their broken lives in London and receive a note from Paddy and Ciara reiterating the invitation, they decide they need some more distraction, and it may be an adventure.

Little do they realize.

Paddy and Ciara’s farmhouse is literally in the middle of nowhere. Quickly upon arriving, they are reminded of their new friends’ strangeness, particularly Paddy, who is oddly combative in conversation, seems to have an anger problem, and constantly is dropping very backhanded compliments.

As the stay becomes more and more disturbing, the Daltons discuss leaving, but Paddy and Ciara keep seeming to block their plans.

The audience figures out basically what is happening well before the hapless Daltons, but eventually the American family realizes that if they ever want to leave this nightmare behind, they will have to fight their way out.

And this is where Speak No Evil sort of loses the plot and becomes much less interesting than it had been previously. However, despite the kind of cookie-cutter final act, Speak No Evil has enough interesting twists and scares to make it worth the watch.

Jay S. Jacobs

Copyright ©2024 PopEntertainment.com. All rights reserved. Posted: September 13, 2024.

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Spooky Sundays 🧠: Gæsterne (2022 | Denmark)

Stream Time: March 31st @ 8:30pm EST/1:30am GMT.

See below the cut for details and trigger warnings.

Summary: A Danish family befriends a Dutch family on vacation, but an invitation months later leads to a grim discovery.

Language: Danish, English, Dutch.

Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes.

Rating: R with graphic violence and gore, torture, mutilation, child abuse and murder (graphic), domestic abuse, nudity, sexual scenes, and substance abuse.

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3 ships: misa (prison break), cabenson (law and order svu), jate (lost)

first ever ship: don’t remember but probably something like phoebe and cole from charmed

last song: the loneliest - måneskin

last movie: gæsterne (speak no evil), 2022

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SPEAK NO EVIL – Review

DISTRIBUTOR: Universal Pictures

SYNOPSIS: During a vacation in Italy, the Dalton Family encounters Paddy, Ciara, and their son Ant. Their paths intertwine, leading to an invitation from Paddy for the Daltons to visit his rustic countryside British estate. A postcard serves as a reminder of the invitation, prompting the Americans to embrace the opportunity to leave their troubles behind for a holiday in the tranquil British countryside. However, what initially appears to be an idyllic escape for the Daltons quickly transforms into a psychological nightmare as they find themselves fighting for their very survival.

REVIEW: James Watkins's film SPEAK NO EVIL is an adaptation of the 2022 Danish horror sensation Gæsterne, written by Christian Tafdrup and Mads Tafdrup. The original Danish film is a thought-provoking morality tale that explores various themes such as nationality, class differences, and political beliefs. While Watkins's retelling retains some of these elements, it transforms the film into a more Americanized and shocking horror experience, altering the film's overall impact.

In this slick Hollywood film, the technical aspects are robust, and the performances captivating. James McAvoy delivers a remarkable performance, reminiscent of his dark character "The Beast" in "Split" and "Glass." His portrayal is both mesmerizing and terrifying, but it overshadows the film's narrative.

In order to address my concerns with the film, there will be spoilers ahead.

The appeal of the Danish film lies in the nuanced and gradual transformation of Patrick, a seemingly ordinary character, into a horrifying monster. Patrick's portrayal lacks the exaggeration of a caricature, making him feel genuine and believable. This authenticity enhances the tension and horror as the viewer witnesses Patrick's predatory instincts unfold. The initial plausibility of the Swedish family's visit to the countryside sets the stage for the subsequent events, which take a sinister turn, becoming increasingly unsettling, primal, and ultimately shocking.

Whether or not you have seen the original movie, Paddy stands out as an intense and extreme character from his very first appearance in the retelling. There is an immediate sense of unease, a gut feeling that things will not end well for the Daltons.

In the retelling of the story, various elements are skillfully manipulated. A notable aspect of the Danish film is its deliberate omission of guns, a clever plot twist that culminates in a shocking climax, leaving a lasting impact on the viewer.

In the Danish film, Patrick's admission that he is not a doctor prompts an explanation for his deception. This pivotal moment intensifies the story's peril. In the remake, after Paddy’s explanation it cuts to the shock on the Daltons' faces as then as Paddy laughingly explains he was merely joking. While this aligns with his character's manipulative nature, it seems derivative of many genre films. The audience recognizes that Paddy is lying, making the scene feel pointless.

The Dalton family, originally from the United States, has relocated to London. They received this invitation to a rustic estate deep in the British countryside. As they embark on their journey in their Tesla,I had to question the practicality of their choice of vehicle. What charging options are available at the farm and along the remote countryside roads One has to wonder if this decision foreshadows their lack of understanding about the experience they are about to encounter.

In contrast to its predecessor, the film veers into a familiar horror trope, as the Daltons and Ant fortify themselves within a farmhouse while Paddy, Ciara, and Mike attempt to gain entry to eliminate them. Unlike the conventions of most horror films, Louise Dalton's maternal instincts awaken, prompting her to fight back as Ben Dalton exhibits cowardice. McAvoy's character undergoes a transformation from a plotting, conniving killer, and becomes the quintessential enraged, reactionary villain.

In the Danish film, the bold narrative deviates from conventional storytelling by challenging the triumph of good over evil, as innocent characters succumb to their fate. This contrasts with the American remake, where the prey escapes and Ant's brutal actions, akin to the parents' murder in the original film, are unleashed with a primal scream. The American version could be interpreted as a liberalized adaptation of the impactful Danish film or simply a watered-down, Americanized rendition of another great foreign masterpiece. This trend can be observed in other American remakes, such as "The Vanishing," "Nightwatch," and "Let the Right One In."

While the intention behind the reimagining of SPEAK NO EVIL is understandable, the execution falls short. The film heavily borrows elements from the Danish original that made it a critical success, but these crucial aspects are replaced by generic genre film action. As a result, SPEAK NO EVIL loses its cerebral horror and relies heavily on reactionary scares to elicit a cheap thrill from the audience. This approach may provide 2025’s Universal Halloween Horror Nights with another attraction but fails to capture the essence of the original film.

If you haven't watched the 2022 Danish film, you're likely to appreciate McAvoy's performance and the abundant jump scares. However, if you have seen the original, you might be let down by the oversimplification of the content, reducing it to the level of "fast food" - not even of the quality of Five Guys, Shake Shack, or McDonald's, but rather comparable to White Castle. Nevertheless, who can resist an occasional craving for sliders throughout the year?

CAST: James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, Scoot McNairy and Kris Hitchen. CREW: Director/Screenplay - James Watkins; Based on the the screenplay by Christian Tafdrup & Mads Tafdrup; Producers - Jason Blum & Paul Ritchie; Cinematographer - Tim Maurice-Jones; Score - Danny Bensi & Saunder Jurriaans; Editor - Jon Harris; Costume Designer - Keith Madden; Prosthetics Designer - Kristyan Mallett; Visual Effects Production Manager - Max Marlow. OFFICIAL: www.speaknoevilmovie.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/speaknoevilthefilm TWITTER: x.com/speaknoevil24 TRAILER: https://youtu.be/oMnhzV0_JS8?si=EUiMBNZdeNh24dJ9 RELEASE DATE: In theaters September 13th, 2024

**Until we can all head back into the theaters our “COVID Reel Value” will be similar to how you rate a film on digital platforms - 👍 (Like), 👌 (It’s just okay), or 👎 (Dislike)

Reviewed by Joseph B Mauceri

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Speak No Evil Trailer 2

An American family is invited to spend a weekend with a British family that they befriended while on vacation. They take their new friends up on their offer, but "what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare." (Universal Pictures)

Speak No Evil stars James McAvoy, Aisling Franciosi, Daniel Hough, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, and Alix West Lefler. James Watkins serves as writer and director. The film is based on the screenplay for Gæsterne, a Danish film written by Christian Tafdrup and Mads Tafdrup.

Speak No Evil hits theaters on September 13, 2024.

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Hvordan Man Bruger Dragen Puf Til At Skille Dit Juleevent Ud

Julefestivaler er en fantastisk måde at samle venner, familie og samfundet til at fejre højtiden. Men hvad gør et juleevent virkelig specielt og uforglemmeligt? Det handler om de unikke elementer, der tilføjer et kreativt og magisk touch. Et af de mest fantastiske og fantasifulde elementer, der kan give dit juleevent et ekstraordinært løft, er en dragen puf. I denne artikel vil vi undersøge, hvordan du kan bruge en dragen puf sammen med andre sjove og festlige dekorationer for at gøre dit juleevent til noget helt særligt.

Hvad Er En Dragen Puf?

En dragen puf er en oppustelig og fantasifuld dekoration, der ofte bruges til at tilføje et eventyrligt og magisk touch til en festlig begivenhed. Den er designet til at ligne en drage og kan fungere som både en dekoration og en interaktiv oplevelse for gæsterne. En dragen puf er typisk farverig og fremstillet af holdbare materialer, der gør den både sjov og funktionel.

Hvorfor Vælge En Dragen Puf Til Dit Juleevent?

At vælge en dragen puf til dit juleevent kan gøre en stor forskel i den samlede atmosfære. Her er nogle grunde til, at en dragen puf er et fremragende valg:

Eventyrlig Stemning: En dragen puf tilføjer en magisk og eventyrlig stemning til dit juleevent. Dragen kan være omgivet af lys og dekorationer, der får det til at virke som en fantasiverden.

Interaktiv Underholdning: Gæsterne kan interagere med dragen, tage billeder og endda tage del i sjove aktiviteter. Dette gør eventet mere engagerende og mindeværdigt.

Målrettet mod Alle Aldre: En dragen puf appellerer til både børn og voksne. Den fascinerer børnene med sin fantasifulde design, mens voksne kan nyde den kreative dekoration og det eventyrlige element.

Kombiner Dragen Puf Med Puff Legeland

For at maksimere den sjove og fantasifulde stemning til dit juleevent, kan du kombinere dragen puf med et puff legeland (oppustelige legezoner). Et puff legeland tilføjer en sjov og sikker legeplads for børnene, og ved at placere en dragen puf i nærheden kan du skabe en eventyrlig atmosfære.

Tænk på en oppustelig drage ved indgangen til et puff legeland, hvor børnene kan lege og udforske området, mens de bliver underholdt af dragens fantastiske udseende. Dette kombinerer fysisk aktivitet med fantasifuld leg, hvilket gør dit juleevent til en mindeværdig oplevelse for de små.

Tilføj Et Country Tema For En Hyggelig Atmosfære

En anden fantastisk måde at skille dit juleevent ud på er ved at tilføje et country tema (landtema). Dette tema kan skabe en hyggelig og velkommen stemning, der passer perfekt til julefestlighederne. Ved at kombinere et country tema med en dragen puf får du en sjov og unik kontrast.

Forestil dig et område med halmballer, trædekorationer og julelys, hvor en dragen puf står som en magisk, uventet figur. Dette vil overraske og glæde dine gæster og give dem en uforglemmelig oplevelse, som de aldrig har set før.

Isbjørn Kostume: Et Venskabeligt Møde Med Naturen

Et andet sjovt element, du kan tilføje til dit juleevent, er et isbjørn kostume (isbjørn kostume). En isbjørn i et kostume kan sprede glæde og varme i den kolde vinter, samtidig med at den passer perfekt ind i julens vinterlandskab. Ved at have en isbjørn til at interagere med dragen puf kan du skabe en sød og sjov kontrast mellem naturen og fantasien.

Forestiller dig en isbjørn, der tager billeder med gæsterne sammen med dragen puf som baggrund. Dette vil være en perfekt fotomulighed, som dine gæster vil elske og huske.

Skab Et Wild West Tema For Noget Uventet

Hvis du vil have et juleevent, der virkelig skiller sig ud, kan du overveje at tilføje wild west dekoration (wild west dekoration). Dette tema bryder med traditionelle juledekoreringer og giver en ny og spændende vinkel på julefejringen. Tænk på cowboyhatte, saloon-skilte og kaktusser, der skaber en vild vest stemning.

Ved at integrere dragen puf i et wild west tema, kan du skabe et fascinerende møde mellem det vilde vesten og fantasifulde elementer. En drage, der ser ud til at være fanget i en vesterntemplet by, vil give et surrealistisk og humoristisk twist, som både børn og voksne vil finde underholdende.

Skab Fantastiske Fotomuligheder

En af de bedste måder at sikre, at dit juleevent bliver husket på, er ved at tilbyde dine gæster fantastiske fotomuligheder. En dragen puf kan være det perfekte centerpunkt for en unik og fantasifuld fotoboks, hvor folk kan tage billeder i et eventyrligt miljø.

Sæt op en fotoboks med en dragen puf i baggrunden, pyntet med julelys og dekorationer. Gæsterne kan tage billeder som om de var en del af en magisk historie, hvilket giver dem noget at mindes, når de ser deres billeder senere.

Integrer Kæmpe Påskeæg For En Sjov Kontrast

En anden idé til at gøre dit juleevent endnu mere fantastisk er at inkorporere kæmpe påskeæg (giant Easter eggs) som en del af dine dekorationer. På trods af at påske og jul er vidt forskellige højtid, kan de store farverige påskeæg tilføje en sjov og uventet kontrast til dit event. Forestil dig et kæmpe påskeæg ved siden af dragen puf, og lad gæsterne tage billeder og deltage i sjove aktiviteter.

Skab En Fantastisk Atmosfære Med Lyd og Lys

For at gøre dit juleevent endnu mere magisk kan du bruge belysning og lydeffekter. Skab en eventyrlig atmosfære omkring din dragen puf ved at tilføje lys, der får dragen til at lyse op og fange opmærksomheden. Du kan også bruge lydeffekter som mystiske dragebrøl eller julemusik for at forstærke stemningen.

Brug blinkende lys og stjerner omkring dragen puf og kombinér det med julesange for at få gæsterne til at føle sig som en del af en magisk fortælling.

Konklusion: Et Uforglemmeligt Juleevent

At inkludere en dragen puf i dit juleevent er en fantastisk måde at tilføje et fantasifuldt og eventyrligt element til din fejring. Sammen med andre dekorative elementer som puff legeland, country tema, isbjørn kostume, wild west dekoration og kæmpe påskeæg kan du skabe en uforglemmelig oplevelse, som dine gæster vil huske i lang tid.

Ved at kombinere kreativitet, sjove aktiviteter og fantasifulde dekorationer kan du virkelig skille dit juleevent ud og give alle, der deltager, en magisk og mindeværdig oplevelse.