Beetlejuice Still Haunting the Box Office, But Speak No Evil Arrives with a Whisper

The ghostly thriller "Beetlejuice" has managed to retain the top slot at the box office for the second weekend in a row, raking in a whopping $14. 4 million on Friday alone. This is no surprise, considering the paranormal comedy has been charming audiences with its quirky humor and Tim Burton's signature style. In contrast, the new horror movie "Speak No Evil" has been making waves with its modest but solid performance, grossing $4. 9 million from 3,375 locations across Friday and preview screenings. The James McAvoy-starrer, backed by Blumhouse Productions, has received strong reviews, with nearly all of the film's 64 critics reviewing it positively on Rotten Tomatoes. Not only are critics raving about the movie, but audiences are as well, with a B+ grade on Cinema Score - a rare feat for a horror movie. But what if this assumption is wrong? What if "Speak No Evil" is just a flash in the pan, and audiences will quickly lose interest in the James Watkins-directed remake? Critics have given the movie points for courage in tackling dark themes, but will that be enough to sustain interest for the long haul? The answer remains to be seen. Meanwhile, the conservative-leaning Daily Wire has released its latest project, the prank feature "Am I Racist? ", which has grossed $1. 9 million across Friday and preview screenings. The film's A grade on CinemaScore should lead to a decent start, but will it be enough to keep the movie in the spotlight after the initial buzz wears off? The film's target demo seems to be eating it up, but what about critics who haven't seen the movie? Why did Daily Wire decide to withhold the film from critics, and what does that say about their confidence in the movie's merits? These are questions that remain unanswered, leaving us to wonder if "Am I Racist? " is more than just a shallow attempt to stir up controversy.