Speak No Evil: Morality Tale Thriller!

If you are looking for an interesting, well-written thriller (although quite violent), "Speak No Evil" is for you.  Adapted from a 2002 Danish film with the same title, Writer/Director James Watkins has created an entertaining movie, as well as obtained excellent performances from the three leads. Ben (Scoot McNairy) and Louise (MacKenzie Davis) are an American married couple who moved to London for what appeared to be a great career opportunity for Ben.  Unfortunately, the job didn't work out and Ben is currently unemployed.  Louise gave up her career and social network to keep the family together.  They have a daughter, Agnes (Alix West Lefler), who is about 13.  Their marriage is in very serious trouble, and they on the verge of separation. While vacationing in Italy, they spend time with a family that live out in the English countryside, about three hours from London.  The father, Paddy (James McAvoy), is a physician.  The mother, Clara (Aisling Franciosi), is considerably younger than Paddy, and is a homemaker.  Their son, Ant (Dan Hough), is about the same age as Agnes.  Ant has a congenital tongue disorder.  He can make sounds, but he can't form them into words. Sometime after returning from their vacation, Ben and Louise receive a letter from Paddy, inviting them to spend a weekend with Paddy & Clara at their rural home.  They could all hang out, hike, swim in a pond, etc.  Ben & Louise are unraveling, so they thought it would be a good idea to accept the invitation, even though they barely know Paddy & Clara.  What could possibly go wrong? Ben, Louise, and Agnes arrive at the home.  At first, everything is fine, but soon Paddy and Clara seem to be a bit "off."  As more time passes, Paddy's & Clara's behavior is occasionally inappropriate, and then becomes more frequently ominous and foreboding.  Ben & Agnes start to think it might be a good idea to cut their visit short, but they are rather reluctant to offend their hosts, who seem to be quite sensitive to slights. I won't reveal any more about the plot, except to say the last 30 minutes are violent, terrifying, and suspenseful! Bottom Line: I'll "Speak No Evil" about this movie!