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Viewers thought they were pressing play on another horror movie then the final twist left them wishing they could erase it from their minds. Netflix’s terrifying psychological horror has become a word-of-mouth obsession, with audiences praising its suffocating atmosphere, deeply unsettling mystery, and relentless tension that only grows darker with every passing minute. As shocking secrets slowly emerge and the nightmare spirals into something far more disturbing than anyone expects, fans are calling it one of the platform’s most unforgettable horror films warning that it’s the kind of movie that lingers long after the credits roll.

Paddy (James McAvoy) in Speak No Evil, directed by James Watkins.

James McAvoy is the main character in the horror film(Image: © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.)

There’s so many movie genres out there to satisfy your cravings, from comedy to romance. When it comes to horror movies, it takes a different breed of viewers to be able to watch an entire film without sweating.

Now after a “masterpiece” thriller with a 87% Rotten Tomatoes rating was released on Netflix, those who want more frights are turning to another movie which has been named “one of the best horror films of the decade”. It’ll apparently shock you to your core, so you’ll have to be extremely brave to get through the entire sitting without your heart rate racing.

When it comes to TV recommendations, Eccy Reviews on TikTok often shares his opinion on the latest shows and movies. Just recently he recommended Speak No Evil which just landed on Netflix as of a few days ago.

He told his 443,000 followers: “Stop whatever you’re doing because one of the best horror films of the decade has just been added to Netflix and it’s a must watch tonight.”

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Discussing Speak No Evil, he continued: “Now I’m someone who went to the cinema and watched this film, it absolutely terrified me. It has a fantastic performance from James McAvoy. And this film is so creepy.”

Eccy Reviews said the film follows a family on holiday who bump into another family who are “weird and creepy”. He added: “However they invite them to their house in the middle of nowhere.

“After umming and ahhing for a little while, they decide to go to this house, stay over and the vibes from this family gets even crazier.”

Paddy (James McAvoy) and Ciara (Aisling Franciosi) in Speak No Evil

Paddy (James McAvoy) and Ciara (Aisling Franciosi) in Speak No Evil(Image: © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.)

Without giving too much away, Eccy Reviews commented: “Now what comes next is this terrifying horrifying performance from James McAvoy and the rest of his family. And it’s a story that will genuinely shock you to your core.”

He finished the post by telling fans to get it on their watch list if it seems like their cup of tea.

In the comments section, other horror movie fans shared their opinions on Speak No Evil. One said: “Thank you! Been wanting to watch this for ages.”

Another added: “Speak No Evil is brilliant.” Someone else commented: “I watched it, can’t stop thinking about it.” While a fourth chimed in: “Watched it two days ago. Absolutely edge of your seat stuff! Loved it.”

Speak No Evil was released in cinemas back in 2024, but it officially landed on Netflix on July 16, 2026. The psychological thriller starring James McAvoy is the American remake of the original Danish film which was released two years before.

The 2022 version follows a conservative Danish family who visit an eccentric Dutch couple they met on vacation. As the weekend progresses, the hosts push their guests’ boundaries in a terrifying escalation of social awkwardness and sinister behaviour.

As for the 2024 film directed by James Watkins, it garnered a 6.8 out of 10 rating by IMDb viewers and scored 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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