At a time when where a movie-going audience that would live for the thrill of collecting their bunch and witnessing cinematic brilliance unfold on the big screen along with their loved ones had only begun to warm up to the idea of bringing titles from the comfort of their own home, Stranger Things came as a trailblazer. Not only did it change the way audiences viewed a Netflix original but also brought stakes in the cinematic world with its brilliant ode to all things 90s, especially the music.

Given the billion bucks that the series is worth now, what it did for Netflix and the cast and crew involved is no secret. However, as James Watkins discussed the inspiration behind Speak No Evil, it only became clear then what Stranger Things's contribution to the cinema was.

In the making of a perfect scene, the impact of a background score has been known for long enough. However, it was not until the Duffer Brothers decided to let it do most of the heavy lifting in an iconic scene that James Campbell Bower remembers with a bitter taste, that just how much power a background score has became known. Hoping to replicate the same impact that Stranger Things had with 'Running Up That Hill', James Watkins told Deadline, that he wrote the scene where Paddy sings 'Eternal Flame' in the thriller.

The director hoped that it would strike a chord with the audience just like 'Running Up That Hill' had become the go-to track for every little clip, and sing-along. Moreover, he felt that 'Eternal Flame' had just what was needed to take things up a notch in a scene that already did not lack dramatization.

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While the song is yet to become the next on trending charts, James Watkins movie as a whole is already causing quite the buzz.

The horror thriller genre is as crowded as it is and owing to the recurring themes, it is rarely ever that a movie from these genres manages to surprise the audience, but James Watkins' Speak No Evil despite being a remake of a Danish film by Christian Tafdrup has turned the tables. Although having borrowed inspiration from well known titles, Watkins managed to make something golden and the audience is praising it for what it is; a stellar horror drama.

Speak No Evil revolves around a couple with a daughter who get invited to a farmhouse by another couple with a son in England. While the concept is far from new and unique, how Watkins has added his flare to every scene along with the dedication that the cast presents is what makes the movie worth watching in theaters. Moreover, who would not love to witness a 'Running Up That Hill-esque' phenomenon in theaters.

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