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A quiet hell: Speak No Evil is an adaptation of a Danish psychological horror film of the same name, originally released in 2022. Directed by James Watkins, this film marks James McAvoy's return to the psychological horror genre.

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The protagonists are an ordinary American family, consisting of husband and wife Ben and Louise Dalton (Scoot McNairy and Mackenzie Davis, both of Halt and Catch Fire fame) and their young daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler). While vacationing in Italy, the family meet Paddy (James McAvoy), Ciara (Aisling Franciosi) and their son Anthony (Dan Hough). The Dalton family accept Paddy and Ciara's offer to visit their home in the English countryside, and at that house is where they begin to notice suspicious events and things take a dark turn.

Watching a train wreck… In the best way. We love a good slow burn horror film. Viewers know that something’s wrong from the jump, but as the plot slowly unfolds and the characters remain oblivious, the audience sits farther and farther on the edge of its seat. The naivety of the protagonists, which leads to them ignoring the warning signs, is a classic part of this genre. Let’s be real, without them the plot would end before it even begins.

This version is very similar to the original Danish film, but is just a little lightweight. Many hardcore fans of the genre complained that the original didn’t need a remake — especially so soon after its release — but nonetheless, James McAvoy excelled in a distinctive and convincing performance that highlights and cements his rightful place in the genre.

WHERE TO WATCH IT- You can find Speak No Evil at VOX cinemas at City Center Almaza Cinema and Mall of Egypt, City Stars cinema, Cairo Festival City cinema, Point 90 cinema, and Cima Arkan. Watch the trailer here (runtime: 2:55).

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