‘Speak No Evil’ Director Explains Why He Remade 2022 Danish Film, What He Changed
deadline.comAlthough his new movie is a remake, James Watkins thinks audiences will be satisfied with his take. The Speak No Evil director recently explained that his Universal remake of the 2022 Danish psychological horror by Christian Tafdrup, which premieres Sept.
13 in theaters, is a “fun” and unique update on the film that he compared to “a great roller coaster ride.” “There’ll be people that see the original movie and go, ‘Why hasn’t he remade that movie?
Why hasn’t he made this incredibly punchy, unrelenting ending?'” Watkins told SFX Magazine. “But I would argue, with my characters and their journey, I’m following through their journey in terms of agency and how they would react,” he added. “What I’ve taken from Christian’s film is the satire, the exploration of the social rules, and how we react.” The 2022 satirical thriller, co-written by Christian and wife Mads Tafdrup, follows a Danish family on vacation to Tuscany, where they quickly bond with a Dutch family.
Months later, they accept an invitation to visit their new friends in the Netherlands, but the stay quickly becomes uncomfortable.
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