For those who are willing to watch Speak No Evil, the psychological horror thriller is now available exclusively on Peacock from December 6, 2024. This streaming platform, owned by NBC Universal, has secured the rights to this remake of the 2022 Danish-Dutch film under the same name. So, for all the intense thrillers fans, Peacock is the streaming service they will need.
James Watkins' movie relates the tale of a family that accepts an invitation to spend the weekend with a couple they met on vacation. The friendly get-together quickly turns into a horrific experience as the family's hospitality and naivety cause ever more upsetting incidents. The movie looks at ideas of social awkwardness, politeness, and the sinister side of human behavior.
Streaming options explored for Speak No Evil fans
Speak No Evil's main streaming choice is Peacock. Priced at $9.99 per month, the Peacock Premium plan provides complete access to all content — including Speak No Evil. Alternatively, there's the Peacock Premium Plus plan, which runs $14.99 a month and features the same material but without advertising.
The film can also be rented or purchased on sites like Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, and YouTube for people who wish to stream it pay-per-view. New release rental rates typically range from $5.99; purchase prices start at $19.99. For those without a Peacock subscription but still want to see the movie, these choices offer flexibility.
What happened in Speak No Evil?
The film centers on a Danish family who accept an invitation to see a couple in the Netherlands for a weekend trip following their meeting on vacation in Italy. It starts as a friendly visit but quickly goes sinisterly into examining the darker sides of social conventions and politeness.
Arriving at the couple's house, Bjørn, and Louise, following the naive direction of their parents, find initially friendly surroundings. But they start to get uneasy as Patrick and Karin, the couple, start to behave in an ever more odd and disturbing manner. At first, the couple's actions appear benign, but it soon becomes evident that they are stretching the bounds of the family.
The tension slowly escalates as Bjørn and Louise continue to tolerate increasingly strange requests from Patrick and Karin, driven by their desire to avoid conflict and maintain good manners. As the weekend progresses, the family’s discomfort grows, but they hesitate to confront the couple or leave, unsure of how to extricate themselves from the increasingly dangerous situation.
Though it starts as a social faux pas turns into a nightmare when the couple’s true intentions are revealed. In a shocking twist, the situation escalates to violence, and the family is faced with the horrifying consequences of their inability to speak up.
The film delves into themes of social conformity, politeness and the dangers of ignoring red flags in favor of maintaining peace, making it a chilling commentary on human behavior and morality.
Cast of the movie
- James McAvoy – Bjørn
- Mackenzie Davis – Louise
- Aisling Franciosi – Karin
- Alix West Lefler – Anna
- Dan Hough – Patrick
Originally released on September 9, 2024, in the USA, Speak No Evil is currently streaming on Peacock.