Blumhouse's 'Speak No Evil' Features James McAvoy In A Chilling Psychological Thriller

When an American family is invited to spend a weekend at the picturesque country estate of a British family they met on holiday, their dream getaway quickly turns into a psychological nightmare.

From Blumhouse, the producer behind The Black Phone, Get Out, and The Invisible Man, comes a gripping suspense thriller for modern audiences. The film stars BAFTA award-winner James McAvoy (Split, Glass) as the charismatic owner whose seemingly boundless hospitality hides a dark secret.

Star-Studded Cast in Speak No Evil

Speak No Evil features 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. They are joined by their 11-year-old daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler; The Good Nurse, Riverdale), who accept an invitation from Paddy (McAvoy), his wife Ciara (Aisling Franciosi; Game of Thrones, The Fall), and their silent son Ant (newcomer Dan Hough).

The screenplay for Speak No Evil was written and directed by James Watkins. Watkins is known for his work on Eden Lake and the gothic ghost story The Woman in Black. This film is based on the screenplay of the 2022 Danish horror sensation Gæsterne, penned by Christian Tafdrup and Mads Tafdrup. Gæsterne received 11 Danish Film Awards nominations.

Production Team Behind the Thriller

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

The film promises to deliver intense suspense with its stellar cast and experienced production team. Audiences can expect a thrilling experience that explores the darker sides of human nature.

With its compelling storyline and talented cast, Speak No Evil aims to captivate viewers with its blend of psychological tension and horror elements.