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Speak No Evil: James McAvoy on Andrew Tate, toxic masculinity and political extremes

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James McAvoy stars as Paddy in the Hollywood remake of Danish horror film Speak No Evil .

The 45-year-old actor says social media influence is fuelling misogynistic radicalisation of young men.

The film is based on Christian Tafdrup's horror film of the same name, which left audiences squirming.

The X-Men star James McAvoy stars as a mute son in the new film Speak No Evil .

The film addresses how familial cycles of abuse form in a claustrophobic family setting.

The script explicitly references Paddy 's trauma at the hands of his father.

This repeats through his own violent behaviour towards his mute son, Ant , played by newcomer Dan Hough .