ThoughBlumhousemight have lost some goodwill from fans as of late thanks to less than stellar releases this year such asImaginary,Afraid, andNight Swim, one of their more critically acclaimed-yet divisive offerings has just landed its digital release date. PerBloody Disgusting, director James Watkins’Speak No Evilwill hitall PVOD platforms tomorrow, October 1. A remake of the 2022 Danish original, the film centers around an American family that’s invited by a British couple to visit their remote homestead, only to have an idyllic weekend getaway turn into a disturbing nightmarethat features an incredible performance from star James McAvoy.
Also featuring Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis, and Aisling Franciosi,Speak No Evil’sdigital release will be accompanied by a number of bonus features made available by participating platforms such as Apple TV and Fandango at Home, including director’s commentary, and a few making-of featurettes. Check out the full list of bonus content below.
Speak No Evil
Speak No Evil is a 2024 horror-thriller film by writer-director James Watkins. A remake of the 2022 movie Speak No Evil follows a family who head to the country for a much-needed vacation - but the situation quickly deteriorates, thrusting them into a horrific nightmare.
In addition to its digital release,Speak No Evilwillalso hit DVD and Blu-ray on November 19, sofans of physical mediawill be able to add it to their collection. Amazon currently has the Blu-ray edition (which comes with a digital code) listed at the pre-order price of $30.99, and the DVD copy at $17.95.
How Speak No Evil Became a Divisive Remake
While many questioned the need for an American remake of a film that’s only a couple of years old, it’s clear thatSpeak No Evilhasmanaged to unite many critics and fans in their assessment of the movie. On Rotten Tomatoes, it’s certified fresh with a score of 83% from 191 reviews, while its audience score is holding steady at 85% from more than 1,000 verified ratings.
However, that isn’t to say that Watkins’ version is not without its detractors,as the movie has managed to divide viewers on social media, where many are questioning the watered-down ending that marks a significant change from the Danish original. Many began to cry foul when they realized that the Blumhouse film opted to deliver a conclusionthat original director Christian Tafdrup calls “happy,“instead of sticking with the more bleak ending of his European predecessor.
6 Biggest Changes the American Remake of Speak No Evil Makes to the Original Danish Horror Film
Skepticism is expected when a movie remake is announced. The new Speak No Evil is more of a reimagining, but what does it change from the original?
Still,Speak No EvilisBlumhouse’s highest grossing theatrical release of the year, generating $57.7 million dollars at the box office. While that’s a far cry from their 2023 successes such asM3GAN,Five Nights at Freddy’s, andInsidious: The Red Door– all of which managed to take in over $100 million – it at least puts the production company back on track leading into 2025, which promises to be a year filled with sequels that will aim to restore some of their tarnished reputation.
