Speak No Evil - Original vs. Remake (Review)

[@colarola7223]

1. Watch the original if you want to be shocked and depressed. 2. Watch the remake if you want to be entertained by popcorn horror intensity.

[@JakeGottfriedStudios]

Be depressed or entertained. See this is what cineaphiles don't get when niche movies don't appeal to everyone. I rather be happy because I would prefer it

[@bblas5199]

Can't wait to see James McAvoy unhinged 😎

[@blaqpirate]

I still can't get the original movie last act and ending is so traumatizing and still can't stop thinking about the horrible ending. Slight spoiler: Even the close up of the bunny in original film just makes you frustrated 😢!

[@margisama]

Yeah based on that I'll see the remake I don't like movies with dark/depressing/bleak endings for the edgy sake of it.

[@Sanderus]

@@margisama The remake ending is not "edgy" for the sake of it. The whole thing is a social commentary, the American film is not.

[@stevenmackay8053]

"Throwing rocks at the screen." Well played, sir. Well played.

[@SpiffyMcZender]

Ironically, the director of this more Hollywood-ish remake also made 'Eden Lake,' which has an ending that is almost as downbeat and disturbing as the Danish original.

[@suuske3563]

Eden Lake was a remake? What was the original called? I can’t find it.

[@danh.5998]

I think they’re comparing it to the original Speak No Evil, not saying Eden Lake is itself a remake, but that’s its tone is similar to the Danish Speak No Evil.

[@blondie9422]

Eden lake was absolutely cut throat brutal 😳

[@lawofgravity1979]

“It would have audiences throwing rocks at the screen, which is pretty ironic when you think about it”. I see what you did there, Dan 😂😂😂

[@alexp601]

The best thing about this remake is that it draws peoples attention to the amazing original.

[@legochickenguy4938]

Spike Lee is remaking High and Low, which is an underrated classic that more people should know about, so I hope the remake is terrible and the same thing happens

[@closeben]

Studio could have done that a lot cheaper by just buying distribution rights and marketing it.

[@johnbruno940]

@@closebenthat doesn’t even make sense

[@alexp601]

@@legochickenguy4938 Well the High and Low remake doesn't have to be terrible to help the original. If anything, if it's good it'll help hype up the original.

[@legochickenguy4938]

@@alexp601 i hope it's terrible more out of spite i'll admit

[@Kruton4life]

“Because you let me” Is the most haunting/ disturbing line in a film I’ve seen in a long time. Watch the original

[@anitaknight3915]

Just like because you were home in strangers. The funny thing is I watched the original last night and blurted out watch them say they're doing this because you let me!! They allowed this with allowing others to trample their boundaries to be overly polite, people pleasers, and politically correct.

[@yeahiagree1070]

Why would you spoil it then?

[@alexinearth]

In Russian tranlation it was "because we can"

[@meu02136]

Yet in the new one, he also says this. But then they turn into action heroes who kill him with home alone traps. So they didn’t let him, completely missing the point of the film. Basically the vanishing for a new generation.

[@jaystinson8071]

🐐🐐

[@_jolie_]

James McAvoy is underrated, I said what I said

[@livelongandtroll9108]

You spoke FAX

[@ariellegolas4508]

I agree.

[@TestingTesting-tl7pz]

He’s in some of the biggest movie franchises out there. How is that underrated?

[@_jolie_]

@@TestingTesting-tl7pz Being employed and present doesn't necessarily mean recognized for the depth of his talent and value, especially by his peers. But it's fine if we disagree!

[@77Creation]

And I concur.

[@chadchadly3564]

As a dad of 2 kids the ending to the original movie made me feel physically sick and it made my wife cry 😂😂😂. Those are the types of movies I love, something that actually leaves an imprint. The original, to me, is a movie about the consequences of being a weak man, or a “nice guy”. The old saying “nice guys finish last” is true. Lift weights, eat steak, hit the heavy bag, say no, don’t be afraid to offend people. It was a straight forward message about manhood, delivered in a horribly brutal way. The remake seems to remove that message entirely.

[@esoteric76]

Love this comparison video! The original was so so so beyond disturbing and was so unsettling I don’t think I could handle a rewatch. The remake has a few interesting changes but McAvoy’s performance is the main reason to experience. He’s so amazingly OTT!

[@michaelgriffin3537]

The remake isn't bad but the changes completely abandon the entire point of the film. The original makes a point about how we put civility ahead of self-protection and makes you think avout society and your own life. The remake is just piew piew bang bang!

[@shaneodwyer6132]

It's American, that's why 😂

[@shaneodwyer6132]

@@moon-moth1 It's maddening. I was certain the child would survive and the protagonists would prevail because it's an American film for American audience - they completely misunderstood and probably couldn't stomach the bleakness of the original. The ending is the entire point of the film for the love of god!

[@obizhot]

Thank you Dan! I don't think I've brought it up before, you do an impressive job (to my ears) on some challenging names. Each time you cover international cinema something I've noticed. Kudos!

[@DanMurrellMovies]

I try - sometimes I fail, but I do try!

[@AsceticAesthetic]

Funny you should say that, because the only critique I have of this video is his pronunciation of “Aisling”. It’s pronounced “Ashling”.

[@MelLovesMoviesAndBooks]

I prefer the OG. I found McAvoy’s performance over the top at times and I give props to the OG for the bleak ending. Made it scarier.

[@KrystleLovesHorror]

Hearing they changed the ending bummed me out because that solidified that movie for me. 🤦‍♀️ I watched it like a year ago, and I’ve not gone back to it because it just gave me the heebie jeebies the first time. 😂 I actually only wanted to go see this new one BECAUSE of McAvoy. Lol.

[@nyquildays]

I disagree with you about McAvoy but agree with your given props.

[@Mimoso-lx9ez]

@@KrystleLovesHorrortruth i went twice to go see with 2 sets of friends all for James Mcavoy lol

[@KrystleLovesHorror]

@@Mimoso-lx9ez SAME! Went to see it with my husband, then I went to see it with my sister … only for McAvoy! 😂

[@kena322]

You made a point that no other reviewers are pointing out. The original is a foreign film but most of the dialogue is in English. So I don’t even consider it an English remake. It’s an Americanized remake

[@JK-tw3ne]

British director and an international cast. 👍🤡💀💀

[@kena322]

@@JK-tw3ne​​⁠your point?? It’s still made for the broader American audience. Learn about marketing, goofy

[@Windwalker88]

​@@kena322 americans really are the lowest common denominator. To lazy to read or learn about other cultures

[@waywardmind]

Thanks for the dual review, Dan. I was going to watch the original tomorrow but was curious if it'd be better to see the remake. Glad to hear that, yet again, the European original is the better film. Cheers!

[@shaunchooi9706]

I watched the remake last night and then immediately watched the original when I got home. I enjoyed both. I would recommend watching the remake first.

[@jaycollins2036]

@@shaunchooi9706 hard disagree.

[@112523]

The line "because you let us" is a thousand times more effective in the original just cuz the Dutch couple isn't that physical in what they're doing. The danish family is so passive that they don't even have to be physical. And once things do start to happen. It's the babysitter who's helping out, and if I remember correctly he's also the one who holds the daughter before they do what they do to her. I don't hate the remake but I also didn't really like it

[@camilledenalli7245]

I left this movie about an hour ago. You didn't mention what an amazing jobs the two child actors, Alix West Lefler and Dan Hough do. The story hinges on their believability, their ability to portray fair and anxiety exceptionally.

[@NoCureForMe]

As a Dane, I was flabbergasted, when I saw the trailer for the American remake. Why would the studio spoil the movie?

[@KrystleLovesHorror]

THANK YOU! 😁👍 I’m American, but I watched the original like a year ago. Every. Single. Time the trailer came on (I go to the movies once a week and have seen it for months now), I would get SO mad! 🤦‍♀️ They literally show all the key parts of the original, which going into the original blind really made an impact on me. It’s Blumhouse, though … they do that crap on purpose because they think it gets more butts in the seats. 🙄

[@Moretosh]

People need ..especially critics to stop comparing constantly. This movie, Dune 1 and 2, Alien movies etc. FFS critique the movie.

[@rubydown3329]

​@@KrystleLovesHorrorliterally same!! I think if I added up all the times I spent watching the trailer for the movie, it would be longer than the run time of the actual movie 😅

[@rubydown3329]

​@@Moretoshit's a remake, it's very nature invites comparison! It doesn't exist in a vacuum 😊

[@bleepbloop101010101]

idk why, people complain about it all the time but studios insist on showing the entire plot in the trailer. They think audiences are stupid (well maybe a lot are). The studio also pushes for specific scenes to be filmed in an exciting way just so a clip of it can be put in the trailer with no thought on how changing that scene will affect the creators' vision. It tells people what to expect in the film so they know what they're getting into, but why they think knowing the entire plot makes you want to watch it is a mystery.

[@thehitherto5348]

One thing that's not often talked about in regards to the original is how Danish filmmakers have a tradition of provoking the audience. People like Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg (even the classic Carl Theodor Dreyer) sometimes operate with a "fuck off" attitude that can be off-putting, and SNE can be seen as a continuation of that. I guess the remake will stand as the most popular of the two films since the original's got no catharsis to speak of, only despair.

[@8teenOfficial]

It's kind of funny because James Watkins' *Eden Lake* definitely inspired the original director while making *Speak No Evil*, and now James Watkins is the one directing the remake. Hahaha. FULL CIRCLE MOMENT

[@KrystleLovesHorror]

Oh, WOW, I didn’t make that connection! Seeing how Eden Lake AND the original Speak No Evil are two movies that left me feeling so much dread I’ve only watched them both once, it makes total sense. 😂

[@leonthecanteen5443]

Not really. Eden Lake is a more a modern take on Southern Comfort and Deliverance. The original Speak No Evil is more Michael Haneke (Funny Games) and George Sluizer (Spoorloos)

[@KrystleLovesHorror]

@@leonthecanteen5443 I was surprised not to connect that the director for Eden Lake is the same person who directed this remake. I definitely don’t think the movies themselves are similar, but they both did leave me feeling dread at the end. lol.

[@leonthecanteen5443]

@@KrystleLovesHorror I've seen and love the original a few times (if one can possibly can love it) The remake was very inferior for me. The remake is popcorn ... The original is Absinth

[@oklaclarinet]

I just got home from seeing the 2024 version and while watching this video, checked out the plot summary of the 2022 version. The 2022 ending is what I was expecting almost the entire time I was watching the new version.

[@derekthedullard]

Finally someone properly reviewing the original too! I'm so glad you've made this video Dan ❤

[@Petrichoroma]

I love them both as a double feature, watching the original first. In fact, for me it really works to think of the Blumhouse one as a sequel in which Patrick/Paddy and Karin/Ciara are literally the same characters using new aliases (or at least Patrick/Paddy). It even makes sense that their characters might look and be perceived so differently that being played by different actors works. I find this read beautifully effective with that opening sequence, too. For me, the two films work together to really deepen everything I love about this story, its characters, and its themes. I love both films more for how they complement each other. I think the Blumhouse is elevated and deepened by seeing the original first, letting it set the tone, atmosphere, and themes. However, I really appreciate the catharsis of the new version, particularly in contrast with the incredible (but extremely difficult) third act of the original. It kind of even makes it easier to recommend a double feature watch to friends who might fundamentally reject films like the 2022 original. I’m American, and though I love the impact of the original, I find this ending no less impactful. I wouldn’t describe it as “dumbed down” or even really “softened”, just different. I found it satisfying, but again, particularly in contrast and conversation with the original. I would never recommend only seeing the new one or seeing it first. Reading this as a sequel in fact intensified my experience of the central conceit about what is actually happening in this story. It almost made me want a SPEAK NO EVIL franchise or anthology series; or at least one more, with a Black couple and a kid with a rabbit doll, directed by Jordan Peele. If you’ve seen both films and read this far, you hopefully know what I’m talking about.

[@ktsig287]

Love this comment. I want to see the new one. The original was a great film...but it made me feel messed up for like, a week. And it still sticks in my mind. I think it had to do with things I was going through personally at the time as well. But, I think seeing this one could feel cathartic for sure.

[@blaqpirate]

@@Petrichoroma so are you glad you watched the original before the remake?

[@Petrichoroma]

@@blaqpirate Yes, definitely. Also, I love your username❣️

[@Petrichoroma]

@@ktsig287 100%, same experience.

[@blaqpirate]

@@Petrichoroma Great to hear! And thank you for your compliment 😁!

[@shaunchooi9706]

I saw the remake last night and then immediately I watched the original. I enjoyed the remake very much. Then the original really disturbed my sleep last night. The original’s ending was so sinister and wild. Spoiler alert: Also - Hollywood has this golden rule : a child can never be hurt in the movie - they always survive and will not be mimed at all. This rule made all the endings so predictable. I really appreciate European film makers who dare to kill of a child character in their movies.

[@leonthecanteen5443]

GOOD. Some films are not supposed to help you sleep easy in your bed. (not aimed at you per se, just in general) .... Morden audiences want to be "satisfied" they're far too hung up on it. It's a film makers RIGHT to make the film they want to make. And if they don't want to make you satisfied, it's because that was the film MAKER's intention.

[@JakeGottfriedStudios]

I like to imagine what countries have the guts to BRUTALLY kill animals

[@Sanderus]

@@DwanGarcez The third act is different as the premise of the movie is different. The original film is a social commentary on the curse of inactivity and passiveness. Being afraid to cause offense. Being afraid to stand up for oneself. It just has to have the bleakest ending imaginable. The remake's third act is a regular popcorn flick about psychos and underdogs.

[@KaneK1234]

@@Sanderusand both are excellent for what they’re trying to achieve. The director understood this and wanted a different ending which WORKS! It’s perfect for what the film is going for! James Watkins can do bleak endings, too: just watch Eden Lake!

[@77Creation]

Meanwhile we have school shootings every other week and everyone shrugs and says "thoughts and prayers".

[@motherplayer]

Times like this sometimes makes me wonder what it is about remakes like 3:10 to Yuma or Cape Fear or Wrath of Man that I ended up still getting behind even after watching their original films. I suppose it's because they are less complicated pieces of material and don't require that much drastic change to work.

[@enodiamajika]

honestly, it's just this. watch the original first to be depressed. watch the remake to have the satisfying "should be" ending.

[@rochesterproducers8847]

Had a mostly planned trip into Tijuana one time with friends. Everything went fine, until the taxi driver accidentally got into the queue to drive back over the border instead of dropping us off at the pedestrian bridge. He turned around and we drove head on into traffic to get off the highway. 😅

[@JoeChillton]

I can't speak for the original as i haven't seen it but once in the remake they get to the motivation and the final act, i was checked out. It felt so hollow and diminished what was so cool to watch with McAvoy.

[@dannygillespie6614]

That feeling is even more pronounced if you have seen the original, which is pretty darn good.

[@JoeChillton]

@@dannygillespie6614 someone spoiled it for me and that sounds 10 x better then this terrible ending

[@dannygillespie6614]

@@JoeChillton It easily is.

[@RabbiSteve1]

Thanks, Dan for another typically fair and interesting review. Somehow, you have inspired me to want to see both of these. You are truly one of the best reviewers on YT (which for me, these days, means just in general, since I mostly avoid the so-called “mainstream” or “legacy” media).

[@juandavidZuleta]

The original movie builds up the tension from the very beginning, adding up to it by every scene until the disturbing ending. Everything that happens just makes their stay more unpleasant and there's a sense of urgency for them to escape that never gets fulfilled. The acting in the original movie is superb. Very natural reactions, realistic, human. The remake on the other hand never manages to build real tension, as they also cut some particular scenes that were crucial for that on thw first movie. The third act includes the unnecessary -and very Hollywood - "journey of the hero" that ruins the whole plot, and at the end renders the movie as more of a twisted "Home Alone"

[@jaydel3]

I disagree. The acting in the first movie was very limited. They seem almost bored, especially the children. Also, there was no tension in the movie until the third act in the original. everyone just acted typical including the boy. The new version has elements of suspense.

[@danielkeenan1984]

I couldnt agree more. The third really destroyed the remake. You could have put the third act in a Liam Neeson action movie and it would have made sense. The reason the original made so many waves is because of its very dark and tense/frustrating build and the resolve made sense as to the rest of the movie The remake was good until the die hard final act of what we’ve Scene in a thousand movies

[@SpongeyTheEditor]

I never even heard of the orginal until this came out lol

[@kovy4win]

Ending is pretty messed up

[@AlMoSiCe210]

Saw the movie last night... this was about the level of intensity I was willing to go along with. I really liked it. It was super intense but I was really dug the slow burn of it all.

[@ozzyalbor8292]

i was very curious about the remake, thank you for the video!!!!

[@gianlucaluongo4974]

Just saw the original and the lack of initiative, reaction to the events and overall weakness and passiveness of the Danish couple really pissed me off... . I just did not find the ending believable.

[@thoso1973]

That's kind of what the director/writer wanted to critique; their passiveness to the horror unfolding on them. It's an allegory; the director is condemning those who choose not to act when facing evil. That dimension is lost in the remake.

[@KaneK1234]

@@thoso1973yeah, so one is a pretentious hollow lack of logic metaphor and the other is a fun, incredibly acted, thriller horror comedy. I know which one I’d prefer to watch!

[@mollygrace3068]

Yeah, all that movie does is annoy me.

[@Windwalker88]

​@@KaneK1234 me no see explosion, me no like. I no read movie, i american🤤

[@sreejithsubhash7301]

@@Windwalker88 a man who finds their hosts are murderers decides to go back for a bunny instead of shutting his kid... and this happens to be the very man who avoided confrontation at all cost... third act is not just shitty and stupid but also annoying. Ofcourse everyone "likes" it now cause there is a remake

[@mikki3740]

Thank you soo much for doing a comparison! I really, really enjoyed the original and I was immediately annoyed and kind of confused when they announced they were doing a remake. I do enjoy James McAvoy though and was hearing some good things about this...I have now been convinced to give this a shot.

[@lkeke35]

I agree. That third act in the first movie would only deeply enrage American audiences becasue we are a group of people who are used to being the exact opposite of the characters in that film, even though I understood why they are that way. I know as a Black woman I wanted to "throw rocks' at the characters! This new version needs to take into account that US audiences are going to think very differently about the ending.

[@thirty_ish2890]

I went into this movie last night almost completely blind. I had only seen the trailer once months ago and had honestly forgotten it until about 20 minutes into the film when I was like “oh yeah!” I saw the original a few hours ago. My initial reaction is that while some elements were more successful in the original…the remake was just better at making me feel uncomfortable, anxious, and afraid. McAvoy is more intimidating, the cinematography is better at communicating that awkward moment, and most of all that the children are real characters in their own right in the remake and not just the set decorations they are in the Danish version. I appreciate the remake for making the children people too especially since they are what the antagonists ultimately want. Including the children in the plot actually made me care about this family in a way I just didn’t in the original. Both child actors did a phenomenal job. I haven’t seen any review even mention them at all. Their inclusion makes a major difference IMO.

[@jaydel3]

I made a similar post. The actors in the original movie for the children were awful. They just stood there emotionless. Also, the end shot of the original versus the remake with the two different actors was completely different in terms of how the audience can be moved emotionally. The original one I didn’t really feel anything new one. I really felt the pain.

[@RPumpkinQueen]

We Europeans don't need all too much backstory of each character or thorough explanation as we are used to interpreting and talking about our movie experience afterward. We love to think about it, take our time with a movie, and love the mystery. That's the real cultural difference between us and the Americans I guess, haha.

[@alexmaverick6647]

Would Europeans just walk into their own graves instead of fighting back against unarmed people who just kidnapped and mutilated their daughter?

[@ariellegolas4508]

I agree. As a movie is average. Hollywood destroyed the story. James McAvoy was great I believe.

[@jaydel3]

why are European so pretentious? They watch the same blockbuster films as Americans. Americans also have slow pace, Oscar type of movies. It’s not like everything is a Michael Bay action movie.

[@TurnipCat69]

@@alexmaverick6647 In todays age I think a lot of people would do exactly that. you can see it in their characters throughout the movie how the ending really isn't that farfetched but I think the whole movies actually saying something more about modern society and personalities then trying to be realistic. PS thanks for spoiling the ending before I watched the movie dick cheese.

[@mohammadrahman8263]

@@alexmaverick6647 well yeah, isn't that the point?

[@meganpowell2041]

As I do appreciate a good original film vs the remake, I feel like the 2024 film needs to have a real chance to be a stand alone film. James Macavoy is such an amazing actor in these roles of "psychopath". I went back and watched Split again yesterday. His talent is only being wasted if all we ever do is compare the fils. They're both great as stand alone films. What I'll also say is I did enjoy your input in comparison. You've got wonderful talent as well! And I don't want you to think I'm belittling your hard work. Please keep doing what you do. At the end of the day, it's all just my opinion. Both comparing and not comparing are perfectly fine. ❤

[@Totallysamsays]

Dan this is by far the best review I've seen on YT. I totally agree with everything you said. The way I sum it up is The remake give us the ending the original didn't. I thought the original characters were written to weak, and in the remake they only written the husband weak. James was brilliant and totally made this remake watchable as well as the kids. The rest of the cast fell flat like the first two acts. I kinda liked the "Hollywood" end I just wish we could have seen something like that in the original. 👍🏾

[@ZachBobBob]

More simplistic and cliched is exactly what I'd expect from an American remake

[@manuelcastro7446]

Where can we stream the original version? Will probably watch new version this weekend

[@DanMurrellMovies]

It's streaming on Shudder and available to rent on other digital platforms.

[@KrystleLovesHorror]

Loved your comparison to “throwing rocks”. 😆 I honestly liked the original because it ended in a way these movies wouldn’t typically end. I know some do, a lot of horror ends with some kind of sour note, but that movie just made me feel so uncomfortable during the whole thing. Watching horror my whole life, you don’t come across that much as you get older … it was enough that I only watched it once. 😂 I was going to see this just to see what McAvoy does with it, but I have heard people who’ve seen both say they prefer this remake. Kinda blew my mind … no offense, Blumhouse has been pumping out too much crap these past couple years. 🤦‍♀️ But, I really appreciate your take on the two and how they give something different, so I’m looking forward to seeing the remake. 😁👍

[@jennycoyle8204]

Likewise on the original, I kinda stumbled into it on shudder, it left me uneasy for days. And I agree once was enough. I give them credit for the story and people trying to be polite and ignoring their screaming gut instinct to get away. I wanted to reach inside my tv and pull them to safety the whole movie. I would still like to watch the remake but might wait for streaming 🤷‍♀️💗

[@KerioFive]

I have thought of the perfect way to put what Blumhouse does. They make stuff that you would see at Halloween Horror Nights. They saw the 22' Speak No Evil and said "No, this isn't enough to market at Universal" so they made it a horror house action flick

[@montybritton6415]

American's cannot handle the original with its bleakness. The remake is great on its own but it sure is sugar coated with its "happy" parts to it. Watched the original and it still bothers me! This new one should not have been made by Universal/Blumhouse making us feel good about dumbing down the second half.

[@brianharper1611]

What is ironic is the remake's director directed a movie with a very depressing ending - Eden Lake. So depressing and nihilistic I actually kind of hated it. I had a similar reaction to The Strangers. You can't make me despise the villains that much and then make them win, unless you are doing it in a way that is tongue-in-cheek like Funny Games.

[@VigilanteVegan]

They did the same with “The Vanishing.” The remake with Kiefer Sutherland was horrible! In the original, the end was the protagonist finding out what happened to his wife. In the remake, it’s only the beginning of the climax.

[@TrekBeatTK]

I kind of disagree. There are lots of American horror movies, particularly of the indie variety, which just end in bleakness. Oculus comes to mind, as does The Mist. But I was frankly refreshed to see a movie with a relatively happy ending for once. Sometimes I want to be thrilled and then let everything end mostly okay. We used to get more movies like that. It's also nice to have two different versions of the same basic premise now.

[@KaneK1234]

@@TrekBeatTK absolutely agree. And honestly, this horror movie didn’t have the tone of a movie that would end bleakly. This director knows how to do bleak, though. Watch Eden Lake!

[@gingram2]

Same thing happened with The Descent. They changed the ending for the US audience bc it was too much. But after watching the original ending, I don't see why it is necessary. Also Get Out. The original ending was different but the audience Jordan Peele showed it too didn't react well to it so he changed it.

[@stephenphillips6245]

Just watched the original tonight...it was good and not overly scary, but it was creepy.

[@cathimurphy-bee6759]

I'm so glad you did this. I saw the original a while ago and really loved it. I'm a huge Jame McAvoy fan. I love your honest review and comparison of the two. I've subscribed. Thank you so much!

[@josie_the_valkyrie]

I mean… if James McAvoy is in it I watch it.

[@Welles009]

I had no idea there was an original until I saw this video. Thanks, Dan!

[@ntcnetwork9934]

OGs remember the Tijuana weekend story from the Screen Junkies days. 😂

[@Doubleaspeaks]

😂😂 dude this brought back some memories 😢

[@ntcnetwork9934]

@@Doubleaspeaks right?? Remember the bit at the race track? Classic. Wish I could remember what video it was in. I think it was one of Dan’s last few before he left.

[@isattathecreator]

It was driving me crazy when I saw the preview in the movies. It was almost shot for shot. What was the actual reason for this?! The movie is NOT that old. But now you have me more interested in watching the remake.

[@AelRah-el3mn]

Don’t 😂

[@daanishsyed6345]

Ok, here’s my question - which do I watch FIRST? Which order would yield the most additive thrills/emotion? It sounds like the remake should be experienced first, because the original would then layer on more depth and disturbing detail. I’m the kind of person who likes watching the movie first, then reading the book because it’s invariably deeper. The reverse order just makes the second thing a more shallow experience.

[@DanMurrellMovies]

I'd actually recommend the original first - it's a slower build and the first two acts are very similar. Then the remake for a kind of 'alternate version.'

[@artscr7]

I was looking for video like this,and can't found anything... here's Dan for the rescue

[@TVandManga]

Brilliant video Dan!

[@dealwolfstriked272]

This movie highlights how some humans on earth are just not fighters. In modern times we have a new idea of toughness compared to how it was in the past. For example, the toughest guy I know one day told me he has never been in a fight his whole life. he said he never had a reason to as he intimidated everyone into his role. Modern day tough guys who never even fought a fist fight is how I look at this movie. Myself, I have been in many fights, some close to death though I am no soldier. But man did this movie destroy my fight mechanism. I was yelling at the screen and felt sick afterwards!

[@isazisempi3896]

I didn't watch the remake but the original brought the message home clear and precise. There's also multiple life lessons you can learn. Can't imagine the remake adding anything other than production value and maybe just maybe better acting.

[@LeninhawkD]

The third act of the remake reminded me heavily of "Straw Dogs" (both the original UK version and the US remake), and since much of that film is about the male fragility of its protagonist(s), making Ben more callow in the remake fit for me. I do agree the original is better, but at least this isn't a US remake of "The Vanishing" situation.

[@Elle-xf8mw]

The original one is way way better, it psychologically hurt you! The remake 3rd act becomes Home alone style 🙄

[@TheClockchan]

Appreciate the breakdown! Definitely a helpful guide and review in one! I’ll stick with the original I think haha

[@nevskislake]

I love my thrillers dark and bleak, so I will stick with the original. Thank you, Dan! Have a great weekend.

[@swordrush]

I'd seen the original after it came out while it was on Shudder (I'm pretty sure it was Shudder). So when the trailers for the new version came out, and the trailers I saw didn't mention it being a remake, I was left with quite a sense of deja vu. It's a bit crazy they remade this film after only a couple years, but it does sound like I should give the new version a shot. Thank you for looking into it, Dan.

[@Main_Khamakha]

The original danish Speak no evil is so bleak in its nihilism, turns out we didn't know we needed this companion piece until we got it! Watching both movies one after another really brings the whole package of every possible emotion a human mind can process. A tense, atmospheric thriller that will keep you on the edge, will make you twist and turn in your seat, will make you giggle at how awkwardly funny it is, and will bring out the 'oohs' and 'aahs' wherever it deems suitable. I don't know if the film was re-written by James Watkins keeping this in mind or not, but to me the reason behind the very opposing 3rd acts leading to different conclusions lies in the story being unraveled through the eyes of different protagonists. For the danish one, it was the husband who gets to know the big reveal. Here, it's the wife (Louise) and hence the story further shapes strictly as per her perception of their circumstances. Speak no evil (2024) is one of the rare cases of American remakes where it is as good as the original and justifies it's existence with full marks. The films have many scenes in common but the tone is always different so even those scenes still feel fresh to watch. Both movies are successful in achieving the exact tone and atmosphere they wanted to go for. So we get beautiful visuals of the British countryside in place of the claustrophobic visuals from Christian's film, and the ominous score is complemented with catchy earworms like Cotton eyed Joe and Eternal flame. The humor is a dominant aspect of story telling here, and you'll find yourself laughing at the most inappropriate of situations without any obvious comedy at display. It's a special kind of horror, where just the absolute lack of boundaries horrify you to the core. James Watkins has adapted the screenplay brilliantly and the direction excels with the help of a very good cast (I counted, we only ever see 8 people in the entire movie) Scoot, Mackenzie, and Aisling deserve applause for nailing their roles, as do both the child actors ( Alix West and Dan Hough, who both have meatier roles in here) but the biggest performance is known to everyone. It's James BLOODY McAvoy! If what I said till now didn't make sense to you, I'd implore you to just go and watch it for the beast he is in this film. He goes all out in a no bars held performance where he is as sinister as they come but also remains as charming as one could be. The audience really hate him but also can't help secretly admiring his oozing charisma. If Hollywood knew better, this man should've been our GOAT by this time. But really, it's a sealed deal if for nothing else then his performance alone! My rating: 5/5 with an added like, go grab your tickets now. With a tub of popcorn and some good company, it's worth every penny spent!

[@pppaaattt4671]

I never saw the original or trailer. I really liked the new US version. James M nailed the part !! Suspenseful

[@RU4RyLL]

watch the original if U want to be disturbed.

[@NC-oc1pe]

Love this comparison video! You should to more, the next one should be The Killer (1989) v The Killer (2024), both films directed by John Woo.

[@Blue_Grass_Girl]

Trailers that give away near the entire film are the bane of our times, followed by trailers making films out to be something they are not and attrackting the wrong viewer (looking at you "The Village").

[@Vaajraath]

I watched the original just before I went to see the remake. While the remake family make their own fair share of unwise choices, they look like tactical geniuses compared to the utterly useless family in the original. I do think they're both solid movies, with the original being the more sinister and disturbing of the two. I understand the complaints of the remake "sanitizing" the disturbing ending of the original to make it more palatable for Americans, but the ending of the original also hinges in the parents being so unbelievably useless and not even attempting to defend themselves or their daughter. It honestly takes me out of it and leaves me more frustrated than anything else. And again, I understand the original is meant as "cultural commentary" specific to Denmark. For other people who come from more assertive cultures though, it's hard for that ending not to be more ridiculous than thought provoking. I'm actually just fine with the remake serving as a sort of what if scenario for how things could have played out if the family from the original had actually made an attempt to fight back. And if you desperately need your movies to be bleak and nihilistic above all else, the original is still there for you to watch.

[@michelehamilton961]

I think one purpose of the original was to highlight cultural/character differences between people from the Netherlands and Denmark (directness vs complacency) and I feel it was suggesting larger consequences than just the personal.

[@Windwalker88]

​@@michelehamilton961 as a dutch guy, this is 100% true. Everyone i know would have left after day one, and told thise guys to f themselves.

[@txtstar119]

James Mcavoy should of been nominated in SPLIT. His performance was one of the best in that year but the academy didn't acknowledge it die to it being genre, a Shamy film etc

[@NoCapJayy]

Wasted amazing performances by everyone, especially James. You don't kill that many people and be as sloppy and unorganized as they were in the third act. Makes no sense.

[@eliasmochan]

Basically my thoughts exactly. I saw the original a week ago and the remake yesterday. The original made me feel scared, but mostly powerless. The remake had people laughing and clapping which would not happen in the original. But I'm conflicted because they removed the part that makes the original be engrained in my brain forever, I think.

[@stephenlozano2816]

I saw the movie yesterday and we loved it! I had no idea it was a remake until I got home and watched a couple of reviews on the movie, so of course I had to watch the original and wow! What a departure in the 3rd act!!! I still liked the acting in the remake a lot better.

[@zeynepgulsu1899]

8:53 is there a female version of the word emasculate? does the word effeminate mean to weaken femininity?

[@sport.318.]

I liked the second version better. Don't like awfully bad endings. Moreover, in the original the father discovers "the secret" and does not tell his wife??? And you say that character in the original always want ro do the right hing?

[@gwaaand]

The remake is well done and has some new twists, but that original really shocked me

[@mywalkabout]

The insight you share in all your reviews is so top notch and interesting. Love the show!

[@save400]

Best thriller of 2024 so far. Loved it!

[@ParisLawLess]

Hope you are doing well dan

[@Jaded.Hero.Worship]

Watched the original with my wife the other night, personally, i felt like it was too much of a movie trying to make a commentary on politeness inherent in Dutch culture at the expense of realistic behavior. *****VAGUE SPOILER ***** As a parent, the ending was frustratingly ridiculous and the main couple cartoonishly pathetic. It feels like realistic reactions are tossed aside in service of the “explanation” for why this is happening and as a more meta commentary on being too focused on others comfort. And no, i did not need a “happy ending” or to see the “good guys” win. I’m fine with a dark or downer ending. The Thing and The Descent (original ending) are two of my favorite horror films. But this one was just so ridiculous in regards to what the main couple allows.

[@onceafiend]

So which should one watch first if intending to watch both?

[@MrFaceOfThePlanet]

Not sure what I should do with this video. I want to make a conscious choice which version to see, but you inform us in the beginning that going in blind is actually better. So I can't see this video to the end if I want to be spoiler free, but then I don't know which version is better. Is this a catch 22?

[@DanMurrellMovies]

The original is better, but darker.

[@RedbullSW]

Both movies have the same rating on Letterboxd. I'm intrigued. I have seen the original and saw absolutely no need for telling this same story again. But the positive reception of the remake definitely intrigues me

[@JScotty4Reel]

I watched the original before seeing the remake and was glad I was. They compliment each other well and enhance the experience

[@mahirrahmananan7025]

Loved the review, Dan did you get to see Penguin series and Agatha series ? Agatha review comes out on the same day as it comes out Disney plus, it makes me feel like they don’t have confidence about the show at all!

[@makboil]

Whats ironic is the director of this remake, made Eden Lake, which is one of the bleakest horror movies ever made - and more in line with tgeboriginal. So strange he made this watered down remake 😮

[@realnumber_9]

I enjoyed both!

[@yomomma7205]

Both movies were great imo. The original was so dark, and depressing, and the ending shocked the hell out of me. The remake was more expanded on the characters, and it played out very well. The original felt rushed, after watching the remake first. Both movies are equally good, but defer in the 3rd act on both.

[@winniesinisinis]

I haven’t seen the new one yet, I really enjoyed the first one but because of how disturbed I was it left me with a weight and I will likely not watch the og again for a very long time if ever. It is so frustrating to watch, even though I understand that’s the point it’s just one of those that I want to control so bad and obviously you cannot.

[@jazclarinetist]

I tried watching the original this week, got anxious and quit... Plus side about seeing a movie in the cinema, you cannot pause

[@unarosatarot]

When the director of the original film was asked his motivation for making it, he replied that his goal was for people to react to the film, that he didn't care so much about anything else. That he wanted to be remembered, that was his motivation. Excuse me but that reminds me of Serbian film. Why make a provocative film? There are two decisions that I cannot forgive the original movie. *Spoilers: The first is the rabbit, the second is that after having an unpleasant encounter with the antagonist, a bad dinner and a violation of her privacy in the bathroom, the woman decides to have sexual relations with her husband. A WOMAN COULD NEVER DO OR WANT THAT. The final scene is unnecessary from the daughter to the stones. Personally, I am very excited about the remake. I'm a fan of Mcavoy and Eden lake

[@dannygillespie6614]

Watched them both this week. I liked the original though I wish it "said" a bit more. Still, a very well executed and chilling movie. I can't say I have anything good to say about the remake. The first hour lacked the black comedy that made the first one work for the first hour, and while I accept that a lot of changes would be made, I hated the third act of the new one and how clean it was on every front. But I'm glad the remake got me to finally watch the original.

[@jessrl8025]

Thank you for this review and comparison. I'm usually annoyed when international movies are remade by the Hollywood machine because they typically do nothing with the plot or have it be transformative in any way. It comes off like a lazy ripoff for a quick buck. I'd rather just watch the original since subtitles don't bother me. It is nice to hear that the remake exists because the original is too disturbing for most mainstream audiences. I'll probably give both a shot, just not back-to-back

[@yeagershots]

This was a really interesting video comparison Dan. Makes me wanna watch them both now.

[@Akemilovelace]

I’m from Tijuana, I understand the myriad things that can go wrong lol, but still I’d recommend doing an impromptu trip here at least once in your life

[@nickraghuvanshi]

When I watched the trailer I figured that the third act is going to be different, it's not a surprise.

[@ajourneythroughcinema1271]

I would say the original has a better throughline. It knows it's theme through the entire film and delivers it in a killer gut punch as the end. A sharp social satire that is rooted in the culture of the original filmmakers who are making dark comentary on the folly of being polite. The new one is entertaining but lacks all of that. Even the theme of "death by politeness" is greatly reduced just by making the main characters American, as we have more of a reputation of being blunt or direct. Not in all cases, but going along to get along isn't really a cultural staple.

[@PCMonkfish]

Only seen the English language remake and thought it was great. All cast on top form - especially James McAvoy .

[@jonathanortega753]

We're planning to see remake of speak no evil on Tuesday and I've not seen the original version

[@mollygrace3068]

The only thing that disappointed me about the remake was I was really looking forward to watching the parents die. When they changed the end to a fight back act, I enjoyed that they stopped being so stupid, but I still expected them to die. When it became clear they were going to do the typical ending where the bad guys all die and the “good guys” walk away, I was bummed. I really only rooted for Ant the whole movie and we all clapped when he crushed Paddy’s head.

[@niclasjacobsen7722]

As a Dane I find it odd when remakes of films which are so full of context especially for a Danish audience are made for an American audience. With Speak No Evil, it's about how Danes in general are anti-conflict, and will cope with things outside their comfortzone taken to extreme lengths. Knowing Americans and Brits, I don't see the same impact of the context with these audiences. I am curious about how Hollywood will handle a remake of Another Round, as Danish alcohol culture is the core and center of that story, which I find very difficult to translate into a non Danish film

[@annareiter952]

I saw the original without knowing anything about the movie and was shocked. Having seen the trailer of the new version and a 'fish jelly' spoiler review I want watch the remake.

[@s.5242]

I haven't seen the original but I got out of the remake a couole hours ago. James McAvoy is so good. I'm going to watch the original tonight.

[@djjonasc]

I haven't seen the remake yet, but what makes and breaks the original is Christian Tafdrup's direction. Tafdrup is a provocateur who's really great at making films that spark huge and fiery debates, and while I think some of his sensibilities become a bit too much in the original (e.g., the montage of the family living their ordinary life set to some very dramatic orchestral music just to hammer home the point that their life is dull), I don't know if the remake is able to replicate Tafdrup's original thesis and point with the original movie - to spark a debate about how much pain we as humans are able to tolerate to avoid embarassing ourselves. MacAvoy is a great casting for the villain, though.