Speak No Evil

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Speak No Evil

Released Sep 9, 2022

1h 38m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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On a vacation in Tuscany, two families -- one Danish, one Dutch -- meet and become fast friends. Months later, the free-spirited Dutch family extends an invitation to the more conservative Danish one for a holiday weekend getaway at their countryside home. However, it doesn't take long before things gradually get out of hand as the joy of reunion is replaced with misunderstandings. The Dutch hospitality quickly turns unnerving for the Danes, and they find themselves increasingly caught in a web of their own politeness in the face of eccentric... or is it sinister... behavior.

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Critics Consensus

A social satire with razor-sharp teeth, Speak No Evil offers a darkly delicious treat for fans of misanthropic thrillers.

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Audience Says

It's well-acted and definitely has something to say, but Speak No Evil isn't really scary -- and it'll be a tough watch for all but the most desensitized viewers.

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Kristy Puchko

Mashable

Speak No Evil is a dark journey well worth the cost of admission.

Oct 9, 2022

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Scott Tobias

The Reveal

A Type B nightmare come slowly yet ferociously to life.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 3, 2022

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

A thriller that depicts the path to hell as paved with minor transgressions.

Sep 16, 2022

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Sammie Purcell

Rough Draft Atlanta

“Speak No Evil” is often comical and always sadistic, ripping apart the very idea of social mores and deferential politeness with glee.

Jul 28, 2025

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Joseph Tomastik

Loud and Clear Reviews

The Danish Speak No Evil (2022) smartly utilizes dark social satire to slowly, quietly submerge viewers into genuinely disturbing horror.

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 17, 2024

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Speak No Evil rips apart the false sense of security that people have when they think strangers are instant friends. The horror in this thriller isn’t delivered until the movie’s last third, but it packs a very bleak wallop.

Sep 14, 2024

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Justin D

Excellent movie with thought provoking implications for an increasingly passive and benign male culture. Acting across the board was outstanding, steeped in tense social dynamics. Sets, lighting, and film quality were unsettling and bleak. It was just relatable enough, especially for a time when men are publicly chastised for exercising traits like aggression, but privately expected to stand up and defend. Great conversation starter for couples.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/25

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Craig W.

Great movie here, I really enjoyed this

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/07/25

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Caleb L

One of the most disturbing and uncomfortable films to watch, yet also one of the best films like this. The ending is truly bleak, yet it works.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/06/25

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Andi d

The caracters are written badly. Worst is, that nobody can stand for him/herself. Also the Story just makes no sense. Nobody would ever akt like the protagonists. Just imagine your kid is getting kidnapped by someone and youre doing nothing about it. Thats crazy, just let it happen. Oh okay, you want my kid? Just take it. Oh, you want to cut off the tounge of my kid, while its in my hands? No problem, just go on... Oh I saw that some people are very bad and they killed a lot of people and Tool their Kids as their own? Ok, I'll keep that information for myself and dont tell my wife about thatcrazy stuff going on. Its like the regisseur had a idea for the movie, but never thought about the protagonists point of view. They just let everyting happen in the dumbest way i ever saw. Waste of time unfotunately...

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/03/25

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Joshua C

Exhaustingly frustrating throughout the movie and then the maker's conspicuously lame message hits in the most unrealistic and disappointing way. Feels like the director just rushed the ending wanting to escape from the whole mess he created. You will feel violated (almost in a way) after watching this movie. Wasted my time and emotional energy.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/22/25

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Edward B

Great horror hidden gem worth a watch

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/03/25

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Christian Tafdrup

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Synopsis

On a vacation in Tuscany, two families -- one Danish, one Dutch -- meet and become fast friends. Months later, the free-spirited Dutch family extends an invitation to the more conservative Danish one for a holiday weekend getaway at their countryside home. However, it doesn't take long before things gradually get out of hand as the joy of reunion is replaced with misunderstandings. The Dutch hospitality quickly turns unnerving for the Danes, and they find themselves increasingly caught in a web of their own politeness in the face of eccentric... or is it sinister... behavior.

Director: Christian Tafdrup
Producer: Jacob Jarek
Screenwriter: Christian Tafdrup, Mads Tafdrup
Distributor: IFC Midnight
Production Co: Profile Pictures
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 9, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 15, 2022
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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