‘Speak No Evil’ Exclusive Clip: Politeness Turns To Terror In Christian Tafdrup’s New Thriller

The fall is upon us, and you know what that means— it’s the best time for scary movies. And yes, there will be plenty of silly slashers and paranormal frights to keep you occupied. However, if you want something really scary, something that takes everyday life and turns it into something terrifying, look no further than “Speak No Evil.”

And in honor of “Speak No Evil” arriving in theaters this week, we’re happy to share an exclusive clip from the new thriller with our readers. The film tells the story of two families who meet while on vacation. When one of the families invites the other to their farmhouse, things begin to take a strange turn, and secrets are revealed. 

READ MORE: ‘Speak No Evil’ Review: Christian Tafdrup’s Deranged Horror Film is a Masterful Exercise in Tension [Sundance]

The film stars Morten Burian, Sidsel Siem Koch, Fedja Van Huêt, Karina Smulders, Liva Forsberg, and Marius Damslev. “Speak No Evil” is directed by Christian Tafdrup, who co-wrote the feature alongside Mads Tafdrup. 

In our review of the film from this year’s Sundance, we said, “Tafdrup expertly builds tension and suspense, leaving the audience breathless with anticipation. And when the twist finally comes in the third act, it’s utterly shocking and disturbing. When you realize what the film has been building towards, you are suddenly held captive, forced to watch the events unfold and knowing there’s nothing you can do to help. It’s a feeling comparable to the end of Aster’s ‘Midsommar,’ when you realize that everything happening in front of you was ultimately inevitable. And yet that doesn’t make it any less horrifying.”

“Speak No Evil” arrives in theaters on September 9 before hitting Shudder on September 15. You can watch the exclusive clip below.

Here’s the synopsis:

On a vacation in Tuscany, two families – one Danish, one Dutch – meet and become fast friends. Months later, the free-spirited Dutch family extends an invitation to the more conservative Danish one for a holiday weekend getaway at their countryside home. However, it doesn’t take long before things gradually get out of hand as the joy of reunion is replaced with misunderstandings. The Dutch hospitality quickly turns unnerving for the Danes, and they find themselves increasingly caught in a web of their own politeness in the face of eccentric…or is it sinister…behavior.