Blumhouse’s “Speak No Evil” remake differentiates itself from the original, for better or worse.
Let’s be honest: More times than not, the translation doesn’t necessarily land.
Watch the trailer for the 2022 movie below.
The original was directed by Christian Tafdrup, who created a chilling exploration of social norms turned sinister.
Meanwhile, Blumhouses remake, directed by James Watkins, made some notable changes.
Upon their arrival, the Daltons initially feel charmed by the couple’s hospitality.
Ant also reveals that they kidnap the children, who they then use to lure their next victims.
When they attempt to escape, they face off against Paddy and Ciara in a violent confrontation.
However, the movie does provide a refreshing take on the original.
So, what changed?
First and foremost, the most noticeable change is the characters.
Meanwhile, Paddy and Ciara (originally Patrick and Karin) are British instead of Dutch.
Ant’s original name in the 2022 movie is Abel.
Another key change is the relationship dynamics between Ben and Louise vs. Bjrn and Louise.
It’s notjustLouise and Ben who differ from their original characters.
The backstory behind Paddy and Ciara also shifts the perception of their relationship.
Ant plays a crucial role in the movie’s big twist.
The employment status of Patrick/Paddy and Karin/Ciara is actually addressed.
The original shows that Patrick drowns Abel in a pool.
Bjrn later discovers the body, causing the family to try and make their escape.
Similarly, Agnes has a much different fate in Watkins' rendition.
More significantly, the protagonists come out on top in Watkins' version ofSpeak No Evil.
