The development of the new film Speak No Evil has something to say about American storytelling and cinema as compared to other countries. It's a remake of the Danish film Gæsterne from 2022 but contains several startling differences including a less gruesome ending. Writer and director James Watkins takes the original material and makes the piece more palatable to audiences with significant changes.
This tale begins with a couple on vacation who are attempting to reconcile their personal problems and enjoy a trip to Italy with their daughter. They meet a friendly family who invites them to visit their remote farm for a short stay. Things quickly spiral out of control and the less the viewer knows ahead of time about the twists and turns the better.