Speak No Evil is a psychological horror film starring the likes of James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis and Aisling Franciosi. A remake of the Danish film of the same name, the movie had a limited theatrical release in the US, starting on September 13, 2024. Speak No Evil is directed by James Watkins, who also wrote the screenplay for the movie, and it debuted with a 7.2 rating on IMDb.
The movie has the following official synopsis:
“A family is invited to spend a whole weekend in a lonely home in the countryside, but as the weekend progresses, they realize that a dark side lies within the family who invited them.”
Created against a budget of just $15 million, Speak No Evil has already accrued $57.7 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. Regardless, fans who missed it during its theatrical run need not fret, with Universal Pictures recently announcing a digital release for the movie. Speak No Evil will be available for purchase and rent on multiple digital platforms starting from October 1, 2024. This includes Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and YouTube.
Speak No Evil set to have digital release on October 1
Following a successful theatrical run, Speak No Evil is now set to hit multiple digital platforms. Starting from October 1, fans will be able to rent/purchase the movie on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and YouTube. Further, being a Universal Pictures product, Speak No Evil will also be available to stream on Peacock.
The speedy announcement also includes details about a physical release. For fans who prefer to get their hands on their own physical copies of Speak No Evil, the DVD and Blu-ray versions of the movie will be available for purchase starting from November 19, 2024. These copies will also include some bonus features.
For example, the copy will include behind-the-scenes insights from the cast and crew. Hence, the movie is set to be available on multiple platforms within a month of its original theatrical release.
Speak No Evil debuted on September 13, 2024, in theaters across the US. In its three weeks, the movie grossed $57.7 million against a budget of $15 million, which are healthy numbers for a horror flick.
The tantalizing narrative, an eerie atmosphere, and some standout performances mean that the creators are looking to consolidate the theatrical run with a speedy digital release. Further, as Peacock subscribers can directly stream the movie online, there will be multiple methods available to viewers to watch the movie.
Speak No Evil sees James McAvoy take on the role of Paddy, the owner of a remote farmhouse. Paddy invites the likes of Ben and Louise Dalton to stay at the farmhouse for a weekend, portrayed by the likes of Scoot McNairy and Mackenzie Davis.
However, a series of eerie incidents lead to the couple realizing that Paddy and his wife, Ciara, portrayed by Aisling Franciosi, are serial killers who lure couples to their farmhouse and murder them. A tantalizing watch capable of keeping its viewers on edge right till the end, Speak No Evil released to favorable reviews worldwide and has an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Once again, James McAvoy has emerged as the obvious star in the movie. The actor has produced one of his most unsettling performances to date, and his characterization of Paddy proves to be unnerving right from the very beginning.
Speak No Evil will be available for purchase on multiple platforms starting from October 1, 2024.