Speak no evil

[ash]

Just watched this and I recommend it if you are into psychological scares. Good actors. It’s a remake and I haven’t seen the original but this one was great.

 

[Chz]

Just watched this and I recommend it if you are into psychological scares. Good actors. It’s a remake and I haven’t seen the original but this one was great.

I've seen the original, and it's very, very dark. But in a way, I thought it only worked because the family are Danish. I found it hard to believe someone else would put up with that level of shit without packing their bags and fucking off. (one of those rare cases where I'll say "fuck that, I'd leave" and really mean it)

Admittedly, I've seen the story so there's little chance I'll check this out. I'm not really one for remakes unless there's some compelling changes in it. Like the way Office US quickly diverted from the source material.

 

[bcuster]

Is this on Netflix?

 

[Orang Utan]

Is this on Netflix?

No, it’s a cinema release

 

[Orang Utan]

Not sure I want to see this. The original is harrowing enough.

 

[Chz]

Not sure I want to see this. The original is harrowing enough.

I also think part of its charm is being shot on a shoestring, with minimal crew in the middle of Covid. It's really tight, and I'm not sure a looser production suits it.

 

[bcuster]

Would it be classified as a "horror film" or a "psychological thriller"?

 

[Orang Utan]

Would it be classified as a "horror film" or a "psychological thriller"?

Does it matter as it’s kind of both

 

[bcuster]

Does it matter as it’s kind of both

I don't like horror films, but i do enjoy psychological thrillers, so; yes, it matters...

 

[Orang Utan]

I don't like horror films, but i do enjoy psychological thrillers, so; yes, it matters...

What’s the difference? Is Silence Of The Lambs a horror film or a psychological thriller?
Whatever the genre, it’ll horrify and disturb you (presuming they haven’t changed the remake into a slapstick comedy)

 

[Santino]

Unfortunately Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor were not alive to reprise their roles.

 

[Knotted]

Would it be classified as a "horror film" or a "psychological thriller"?

Psychological horror might be a good description for the original.

 

[ash]

Would it be classified as a "horror film" or a "psychological thriller"?

I would call it psychological.
I’m tempted to try the first one and compare but I’m not good at subtitles and dubbing is just annoying.

 

[Knotted]

I'm a bit annoyed it's been remade to be honest. A lot of the charm derives from the Danish/Dutch culture clash.

 

[Orang Utan]

I'm a bit annoyed it's been remade to be honest. A lot of the charm derives from the Danish/Dutch culture clash.

Charm?
The couples in the remake are British and American so there is still that clash

 

[Knotted]

Charm?
The couples in the remake are British and American so there is still that clash

I might be grudgingly OK with that.

 

[Knotted]

I've just remembered! The original was mostly in English. English being the second language of both couples.

Therefore no excuses for remaking it two years on!!!