Speak No Evil, the disturbing Danish original that James Watkins’ American remake is based on, made my Top Ten when it debuted in 2022, in part because of how deeply affecting its unique brand of cringe-inducing psychological horror was. Part of what made Christian Tafdrup’s mannered but murderous satire on the social niceties we extend to strangers so sinister was its lack of physical violence. In its place was an escalating pattern of coercion that pushed boundaries further and further until suddenly: a ledge. The victims in the story were victims of their own complacency as much as the malice of their tormentors. The price they pay is high. Read More