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SPEAK NO EVIL (2022)

Director: Christian Tafdrup Cinematography: Erik Molberg Hansen

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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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«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 ��огу. 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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TAGGED BY: @robntunney (thank youuu angel 💛) RULES: tag 9 people you’d like to get to know better

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

currently reading: the secret in their eyes (and it’s going great!!!   benjamín and irene my beloveds)

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Mekaniske Dyr: En Unik Underholdningsmulighed for Forlystelsesparker

I den livlige verden af forlystelsesparker er det afgørende at skabe uforglemmelige oplevelser. Blandt de mange attraktioner er mekaniske dyr dukket op som en unik underholdningsmulighed, der fanger publikum i alle aldre. Disse livagtige skabninger engagerer ikke kun gæsterne, men tilføjer også et interaktivt lag til den samlede parkoplevelse. Denne artikel udforsker den fascinerende verden af mekaniske dyr, hvordan de forbedrer forlystelsesparker, og vigtigheden af skræddersyede maskotkostumer i skabelsen af en sammenhængende og mindeværdig brandingstrategi.

Magien ved Mekaniske Dyr

Hvad Er Mekaniske Dyr?

Mekaniske dyr er robot- eller animatroniske figurer designet til at ligne virkelige eller fantastiske skabninger. Disse livagtige modeller kan bevæge sig, lave lyde og nogle gange endda interagere med gæsterne. De findes i forskellige omgivelser, fra forlystelsesparker til zoologiske haver, og bringer en følelse af forundring og spænding, der tiltrækker folk, som er ivrige efter at opleve noget ekstraordinært.

Forbedring af Gæsteengagement

En af de vigtigste fordele ved at inkludere mekaniske dyr i forlystelsesparker er deres evne til at forbedre gæsteengagementet. I modsætning til traditionelle statiske udstillinger giver mekaniske dyr en interaktiv oplevelse. Besøgende kan observere disse skabninger i aktion, hvilket skaber en følelsesmæssig forbindelse, der gør deres besøg mere mindeværdigt. For eksempel kan en mekanisk løve, der brøler, eller en kæmpe skildpadde, der bevæger sig, blive et fokuspunkt for familier, der ønsker at fange øjeblikket med billeder.

Appel til Alle Aldre

Mekaniske dyr appellerer til både børn og voksne. For børn repræsenterer de fantasi og eventyr, mens voksne kan værdsætte ingeniørarbejdet og kreativiteten bag disse skabelser. Denne tværgenerationelle appel gør mekaniske dyr til et strategisk supplement i enhver forlystelsespark, hvilket sikrer, at gæster i alle aldre finder noget at undre sig over.

Skabelse af Mindeværdige Oplevelser

Rollen af Tilpasning

Kraften af skræddersyede maskotkostumer spiller en væsentlig rolle i den samlede forlystelsesparkoplevelse. Ligesom mekaniske dyr kan tilpasses til at passe til et bestemt tema, kan maskotkostumer skræddersys til at indkapsle parkens brand. En park kan vælge en kæmpe skræddersyet maskot, der interagerer med gæsterne og engagerer dem i legende aktiviteter. Denne kombination af mekaniske dyr og maskoter kan skabe immersive miljøer, der transporterer besøgende ind i en verden af sjov og fantasi.

Temaer og Fortælling

Hver stor forlystelsespark er afhængig af fortælling for at skabe en immersiv oplevelse. Mekaniske dyr kan integreres i tematiserede områder af parken, hvilket forbedrer narrativet. For eksempel kan mekaniske dyr som elefanter eller papegøjer bevæge sig i en junglethematiseret sektion og forstærke miljøets autenticitet. Denne integration hjælper med at opbygge en historie, som gæsterne kan relatere til, hvilket gør deres besøg mere engagerende og meningsfuldt.

Det Tekniske Vidunder Bag Mekaniske Dyr

Ingeniørarbejde og Design

At skabe mekaniske dyr involverer indviklede ingeniør- og designprocesser. Disse kreationer er udstyret med sofistikerede mekanismer, der tillader flydende bevægelser og realistiske lyde. Udviklingsprocessen kræver en blanding af kreativitet og teknisk ekspertise, hvilket sikrer, at hvert dyr ikke kun ser fantastisk ud, men også fungerer problemfrit i parkens miljø.

Sikkerhed og Vedligeholdelse

Sikkerhed er en hovedprioritet i forlystelsesparker. Mekaniske dyr er designet med mange sikkerhedsfunktioner for at beskytte både gæster og personale. Regelmæssig vedligeholdelse sikrer, at disse attraktioner forbliver i optimal stand, hvilket giver en sikker og fornøjelig oplevelse for alle. Ved at overholde strenge sikkerhedsprotokoller kan forlystelsesparker opretholde deres omdømme som familievenlige destinationer.

Marketing og Branding Muligheder

Møbelreklame: Et Strategisk Træk

I forlystelsesparkernes verden er effektive marketingstrategier essentielle. En innovativ tilgang er møbelreklame Ved at brandere møbler i hele parken, såsom bænke og borde, kan parker yderligere engagere gæsterne, samtidig med at de diskret promoverer deres brand. Forestil dig, at gæsterne sidder på specialdesignede bænke med branding, mens de ser et show med mekaniske dyr—dette forbedrer brandeksponeringen uden at være påtrængende.

Forbedring af Gæsteoplevelsen Gennem Marketing

Møbelreklame komplementerer de unikke attraktioner i en forlystelsespark, såsom mekaniske dyr og skræddersyede maskoter. Når besøgende er omgivet af en sammenhængende brandoplevelse—uanset om det er gennem tematisk dekoration, skiltning eller endda personalets påklædning—forstærker dette deres samlede oplevelse. Målet er at skabe en sammenhængende atmosfære, der resonerer med gæsterne længe efter, at de har forladt parken.

Succeshistorier

Parker, Der Udmærker Sig med Mekaniske Dyr

Flere forlystelsesparker har med succes integreret mekaniske dyr i deres attraktioner. For eksempel har Disneyland's "Animatronik" sat en høj standard for livagtige mekaniske skabninger og skabt mindeværdige oplevelser for besøgende. Disse attraktioner tiltrækker publikum og fremhæver vigtigheden af innovative underholdningsmuligheder i at opretholde parkens tiltrækningskraft.

Kombination af Elementer for et Unikt Tilbud

Parker, der kombinerer mekaniske dyr med engagerende skræddersyede maskotkostumer og effektiv møbelreklame, har set en betydelig stigning i gæstetilfredshed. Ved at skabe immersive oplevelser, der blander fortælling, interaktivitet og brandpromotion, forbedrer disse parker effektivt deres værditilbud.

Konklusion

Mekaniske dyr repræsenterer en unik og innovativ underholdningsmulighed for forlystelsesparker, der fanger gæsternes hjerter og forbedrer deres samlede oplevelse. Ved at integrere disse livagtige kreationer med skræddersyede maskotkostumer og strategisk møbelreklame kan parker skabe immersive, engagerende miljøer, der resonerer med besøgende i alle aldre. Efterhånden som forlystelsesparker fortsætter med at udvikle sig, vil det at omfavne sådanne innovative elementer sikre, at de forbliver livlige og relevante i det konkurrenceprægede underholdningslandskab. Gennem kreativitet, ingeniørarbejde og fokus på gæsteoplevelsen kan mekaniske dyr uden tvivl spille en central rolle i fremtiden for underholdning i forlystelsesparker.

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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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"Não Fale o Mal": Remake de Terror Dinamarquês Estreia nos Cinemas Brasileiros

Prepare-se para um novo nível de terror psicológico com a estreia de “Não Fale o Mal” nos cinemas brasileiros a partir desta quinta-feira, 12 de setembro. O filme é um remake de “Gæsterne” (2022), também conhecido como “Speak No Evil”, e traz no elenco os renomados atores James McAvoy (“X-Men: Primeira Classe”) e Mackenzie Davis (“O Exterminador do Futuro: Destino Sombrio”). A História de “Não…

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CALIFICACIÓN PERSONAL: 8 / 10

Título Original: Speak No Evil (AKA Gæsterne)

Año: 2022

Duración: 97 min

País: Dinamarca

Dirección: Christian Tafdrup

Guion: Christian Tafdrup, Mads Tafdrup

Música: Sune Kølster

Fotografía: Erik Molberg Hansen

Reparto: Morten Burian, Sidsel Siem Koch, Fedja van Huêt, Karina Smulders, Liva Forsberg, etc

Productora: Coproducción Dinamarca-Países Bajos (Holanda); Profile Pictures, OAK Motion Pictures

Género: Drama; Horror; Thriller

TRAILER: