In this episode, Taylor and Barry dive into the dark world of Speak No Evil, the chilling thriller the 2024 Hollywood is based out of. The story follows a family’s visit to their new friends house, but what starts as a quiet weekend getaway turns disturbingly sinister. In the episode, we’ll let you know non-spoilery information about the movie so you can decide if you want to watch it.
As Taylor and Barry explore the film’s tension, psychological horror, and eerie social dynamics, they also talk about social obligations of our everyday lives which is the theme of the movie. Tune in as they break it all down!
A note from Barry
I've always believed the best part of a movie isn't the ending—it's the discussion afterwards.
Every week I read theories that are completely different from my own, and that's my favourite part of running This Is Barry.
If you have your own interpretation—or you're simply curious to see how others understood the movie, I'd love to have you join the conversation.
Barry is a technologist who helps start-ups build successful products. His love for movies and production has led him to write his well-received film explanation and analysis articles to help everyone appreciate the films better. He’s regularly available for a chat conversation on his website and consults on storyboarding from time to time.
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