Paddy (played by James McAvoy) is a protagonist in Speak No Evil.
British patriarch and primary antagonist. Initially presents as a welcoming host but reveals himself as a serial killer who lures families to his Devon farm to rob and murder them. He and his wife cut out the tongues of their victims' children to aid in future lures. Sabotages the Daltons' escape, holds Agnes hostage, and is ultimately killed by Ant with a brick. Ben Dalton (played by Scoot McNairy) appears in Speak No Evil.
American father and unemployed husband. Accompanies his family to the Devon farmhouse. Rescues Ant from a pond when Paddy throws him in. Captured alongside his family and forced to transfer savings, but quickly joins Louise in fighting back to save Agnes and escape the farm. Ciara (played by Aisling Franciosi) appears in Speak No Evil.
British matriarch and Paddy's accomplice. Appears free-spirited but is passive-aggressive and complicit in her husband's serial killings. She aggressively disciplines Ant and participates in the family's capture. Attempts to shoot the Daltons on the roof but is shot by Louise and falls to her death. Mike (played by Kris Hitchen) appears in Speak No Evil.
Paddy and Ciara's diner accomplice. Assists the killers in hunting the Daltons during the house chase. Is killed by Louise while protecting Ben during the struggle. Muhjid (played by Motaz Malhees) appears in Speak No Evil.
Babysitter hired by the hosts to watch Agnes and Ant. Plays hide and seek with the children while the adults are out, which unsettles the Daltons. No further role in the plot. Ant (played by Dan Hough) appears in Speak No Evil.
Son of Paddy and Ciara. Non-verbal due to a genetic condition affecting his tongue and speech. Secretly shows Agnes evidence of his parents' murders and reveals his own scarred tongue. Leads the Daltons to escape, is rescued from a pond, and ultimately kills Paddy with a brick to free himself and the family.
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Characters
Paddy
(played by James McAvoy) — protagonist
British patriarch and primary antagonist. Initially presents as a welcoming host but reveals himself as a serial killer who lures families to his Devon farm to rob and murder them. He and his wife cut...
Ben Dalton
(played by Scoot McNairy) — supporting
American father and unemployed husband. Accompanies his family to the Devon farmhouse. Rescues Ant from a pond when Paddy throws him in. Captured alongside his family and forced to transfer savings, b...
Ciara
(played by Aisling Franciosi) — supporting
British matriarch and Paddy's accomplice. Appears free-spirited but is passive-aggressive and complicit in her husband's serial killings. She aggressively disciplines Ant and participates in the famil...
Mike
(played by Kris Hitchen) — supporting
Paddy and Ciara's diner accomplice. Assists the killers in hunting the Daltons during the house chase. Is killed by Louise while protecting Ben during the struggle.
Muhjid
(played by Motaz Malhees) — supporting
Babysitter hired by the hosts to watch Agnes and Ant. Plays hide and seek with the children while the adults are out, which unsettles the Daltons. No further role in the plot.
Ant
(played by Dan Hough) — supporting
Son of Paddy and Ciara. Non-verbal due to a genetic condition affecting his tongue and speech. Secretly shows Agnes evidence of his parents' murders and reveals his own scarred tongue. Leads the Dalto...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Ciara → Muhjid
(Professional Employer)
Muhjid is hired by the hosts to supervise the children while the adults dine.
Paddy → Muhjid
(Professional Employer)
Muhjid is described as a babysitter hired by the hosts, Paddy and Ciara.
Muhjid → Ben Dalton
(Professional Babysitter)
Muhjid is placed in charge of the children while Ben and the other adults attend dinner.
Paddy → Ciara
(Family Spouse)
Paddy and Ciara are introduced as a British couple and operate together as hosts and serial killers.
Muhjid → Ant
(Professional Babysitter)
Muhjid is hired to watch Ant and the visiting child while the adults go out to dinner.
Ciara → Ant
(Family Mother)
Ant is identified as the son of Paddy and Ciara, and Ciara aggressively disciplines him.
Paddy → Ant
(Family Father)
The plot identifies Ant as Paddy and Ciara's son.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Mike → Ben Dalton
(Conflict Hunter And Prey)
Mike hunts the family inside the house and is killed by Louise while protecting Ben during the struggle.
Ciara → Mike
(Alliance Criminal Partner)
Mike joins Paddy and Ciara in hunting the family during the house chase.
Paddy → Mike
(Alliance Criminal Partner)
Mike is identified as Paddy and Ciara's diner accomplice and assists them in hunting the Daltons.
Ciara → Ben Dalton
(Social Host And Guest)
Ciara welcomes Ben's family to the farmhouse before participating in the escalating intimidation and capture.
Paddy → Ben Dalton
(Social Host And Guest)
Paddy invites Ben and his family to the Devon farmhouse and initially welcomes them.
Ant → Ben Dalton
(Alliance Rescue Ally)
Ant helps reveal the farmhouse's danger, and Ben rescues Ant from the pond after Paddy throws him in.
Story Analysis
A family trapped by deceptive hospitality survives a murderous scheme while a silenced child confronts his abuser.
