Speak No Evil
Directed by Christian Tafdrup
One family accepts an invitation to the rural home of another they met on holiday, only to find their lives altered in unexpected, deeply horrifying ways. From director Christian Tafdrup, SPEAK NO EVIL glides from "squirmy to sinister to full-on shocking" (NY Times). A SHUDDER ORIGINAL
One family accepts an invitation to the rural home of another, where their lives are altered in unexpected, deeply horrifying ways.
Cast: Morten Burian, Sidsel Siem Koch, Redja van Huet, Karina Smulders
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Overhyped
I think people missed the point of this psychological horror which was very well done. It depicts what happens to many people everyday, who allow people to manipulate, push their boundaries and slowly groom them into submission. It happens in many abusive and domestic violence situations every day and toxic work environments with abusive bosses or co-workers. Think of the people we call people pleasers, or "doormats", or the phrase "nice guys finish last." This is a horror film, a satire for people who lack confidence in themselves, or assertiveness skills, for people who get involved with narcissistic personality disorders. Relationship dynamics like this actually happens everyday. This is how pimps control prostitutes, how stockholm syndrome of kidnappers develop, and how unhealthy family members manipulate each other. When you look at it from that perspective, you will see a very good depiction of how subtle psychological abuse works.
Slow. moves along at a snails pace . Was it good ? Not really . Not for me .
Didn’t hate it, it was a slow burn which was mysterious at first but after a while I just wanted to see the end. Not sure if I’d recommend, only because even though I was able to sit and watch it all, I wish I hadn’t…good concept but could’ve been done better I think.
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