‘Speak No Evil’ Director Explains Why He Remade 2022 Danish Film, What He Changed
Although 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,...
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,...
- 8/31/2024
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- Deadline Film + TV
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