This week we're pitting Speak No Evil (2022) against its 2024 American remake. We compare the intense social commentary present in both films, assess the delta between their character dynamics, and unpack the stark differences in their endings. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 53:11.
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Speak No Evil (2022)
Speak No Evil (2024)
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Companion Article
The Case for Remakes by Chel
Main Episode
‘Speak No Evil’ Filmmaker James Watkins Says His 2008 Debut Was a Reference for the 2022 Danish Film He’s Now Remade
Speak No Evil ending explained: What did the remake change from the original 2022 film and other details
‘Speak No Evil’ – How Blumhouse’s Twist on the Original Completely Changes Its Meaning
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