Terrifying horror movie that 'should never have been made' cracks Netflix top 10

While on holiday in Italy, Ben and Louise, along with their daughter Agnes, befriend a couple called Paddy and Ciara and their son Ant. This chance encounter sets off a chain of events that leads to a family home visit, which ultimately turns out to be a terrible idea. Speak No Evil, a remake of a Danish-Dutch film of the same name, has an impressive 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and is currently third on the Netflix film top ten. However, not everyone is celebrating this achievement. Some cinephiles believe that the film should never have been made, arguing that it's too similar to the original and that remaking it was essentially pointless.

David Renshaw of Fader wrote that the film's decision to remake a work made just two years ago is a disappointment. "Get out now!" he exclaimed, implying that the remake threatens to overshadow the original. Bleeding Cool shared a similar sentiment, calling Speak No Evil a "toothless retread" that didn't understand what made the first film scary. Even Metro's own Alicia Adejobi, the fearless entertainment editor, expressed her annoyance at the decision to remake the film. She wrote that it's disappointing that Hollywood can't allow the original to shine and earn props for its script writing, cinematography, and acting.

However, the film has its defenders. Katherine McLaughlin of SciFiNow believes that the movie's impressive performances and specificity in its approach to culture and class sets it apart from the original. Mark Kermode, a self-proclaimed cinematic curmudgeon, also praised the remake, saying that it did justice to the original and added a new twist. These defenders argue that the remake is not a redundant effort, but rather a fresh take on a compelling story.

As Speak No Evil continues to rack up views and acclaim on Netflix, the debate rages on. Will the film's defenders prove correct, or will the critics' concerns prevail?With an impressive 83% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it's clear that the film has some loyal supporters. However, the critics' concerns about its redundancy and lack of originality can't be ignored. As the film continues to dominate Netflix's top ten, it will be interesting to see how the debate unfolds.

While Speak No Evil has already made a significant impact on Netflix's top ten, I predict that its popularity will wane in the coming weeks. The film's defenders will continue to praise its performances and unique approach, but the critics' concerns about its redundancy will take center stage. As more people see the film and form their own opinions, I believe that the criticism will outweigh the praise, and Speak No Evil will slowly lose its spot in the top ten.

In the end, Speak No Evil is a film that will leave viewers with a lasting impression, but will it be a positive or negative one?