Speak No Evil is a psychological horror thriller film written and directed by James Watkins. Based on the 2022 Danish film of the same name written by Mads and Christian Tafdrup, the James McAvoy film follows the story of an American family as their dream holiday at a British family’s idyllic country estate turns into a nightmare because of a psychotic man. Speak No Evil also stars Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Scoot McNairy, Dan Hough, Alix West Lefler, and Motaz Malhees. So, if you loved the thrilling story, immense tension, and compelling characters in Speak No Evil here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Speak No Evil (AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Speak No Evil is a Danish psychological horror thriller film directed by Christian Tafdrup from a screenplay co-written by Mads and Christian Tafdrup. The 2022 film follows the story of a Danish family on a vacation in Toscana as they befriend a Dutch family two months after they receive an unexpected invitation from the couple and soon the joy of reunion is replaced with some bizarre occurrences. Speak No Evil stars Morten Burian, Karina Smulders, Sidsel Siem Koch, Fedja van Huêt, Liva Forsberg, Marius Damslev, and Lea Baastrup Ronne.
Knock at the Cabin (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Knock at the Cabin is a mystery psychological horror film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The 2023 film follows the story of Andrew and Eric as they take their adopted daughter on a vacation in the countryside but soon their family is put in danger when four armed strangers break in and demand an unthinkable sacrifice. Knock at the Cabin stars Dave Bautista, Rupert Grint, Ben Aldridge, Jonathan Groff, Abby Quinn, Kristen Cui, and Saria Chen.
The Invitation (Prime Video, Peacock, Pluto TV & Tubi)
The Invitation is a mystery horror thriller film directed by Karyn Kusama from a screenplay co-written by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi. The 2015 film follows the story of Will as he attends a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife and her new husband and if that’s not awkward enough he soon begins to believe that they have sinister plans for the guests. The Invitation stars Logan Marshall-Green, Tammy Blanchard, Michiel Huisman, John Carroll Lynch, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Mike Doyle, Lindsay Burdge, and Michelle Krusiec.
The Lodge (Rent on Prime Video)
The Lodge is a psychological horror thriller drama series co-directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala with a screenplay co-written by Franz, Fiala, and Sergio Casci. The 2019 film revolves around siblings Aidan and Mia six months after their mother committed suicide and now their father is bringing them for a family vacation at his girlfriend’s lodge but they soon discover some bizarre occurrences around the lodge. The Lodge stars Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh, Alicia Silverstone, and Richard Armitage.
The Visit (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Visit is a found footage mystery horror thriller film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The 2015 film follows the story of siblings Becca and Tyler as they go to spend a week at their grandparent’s house whom they have never seen but they soon begin to notice some bizarre and horrific occurrences. The Visit stars Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Kathryn Hahn, Peter McRobbie, Benjamin Kanes, and Patch Darragh.
The Rental (Netflix, AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video)
The Rental is a horror thriller film directed by Dave Franco from a screenplay co-written by Franco and Joe Swanberg. The 2020 film follows the story of two couples as they rent a seaside vacation home for a weekend to spend some relaxing time together but their plan to relax soon goes awry when they begin to suspect that the caretaker of the rental home is spying on them. The Rental stars Alison Brie, Jeremy Allen White, Dan Stevens, Sheila Vand, Anthony Molinari, Toby Huss, and Connie Wellman.
Soft & Quiet (Netflix)
Soft & Quiet is a horror mystery thriller film written and directed by Beth de Araújo. The 2022 film follows the story of an elementary school teacher who organizes a mixer and invites like-minded women where an encounter with someone from her past leads to extremely volatile and horrifying events. Soft & Quiet stars Stefanie Estes, Olivia Luccardi, Dan Millican, Melissa Paulo, Eleanore Pienta, Cissy Ly, Jon Beavers, and Jayden Leavitt.