Bring Her Back

This is a horror movie that doesn't have to rely on jumpscares; it doesn't have to rely on possession or creepy rituals, even though it's got both. And gore; I had to look away in one scene in particular. The actual horror is the all-too believable manipulations of a foster mother with a hidden agenda, and our feeling of powerlessness to stop her. This was the kind of film that it would be excruciating to have to leave before seeing the end, because it makes you care about its characters so much. You'll probably even finding yourself root for the villain. This is the best horror movie I've seen in a while and it stuck with me for days.

The Philippou's brothers have again created a spellbinding horror film chock full of heavy themes, real characters and terrifying moments.

The brothers are arguably the best in the current horror game. Bring her Back reads more as a psychological thriller mixed with moments of true terror. The strength of the characters, the family bond and heavy themes all blend perfectly to create one hell of a ride.

The brother's style is so profound, the imagery, recurring motifs and downright brutal moments is something to relish. I love how we actually care about those on screen. Smart characters played by great actors that don't make any dumb decisions.

When the film really turns up a gear in the final act it never stops. Unafraid of breaking boundaries and playing it easy. It goes full force right until the end.

This is a must watch.

Where most modern horrors have become predictable, 'Bring Her Back' keeps you guessing. Delivering tense scenes, cover your eyes moments and genuine shock, rather than cheap jump scares.

You feel every bone crack and every piece of skin tear, thanks to the ingenious stunt work and makeup effects, bolstered by incredibly savage sound design. Making it easy to see why some of the body horror gear may be too much for the faint hearted - featuring one of the most brutal moments I think I've ever seen on screen.

The Philippou Brothers, Danny and Michael, excel at finding great young talent and this is no exception, with a cast of up-and-coming stars plus Sally Hawkins, who delivers an unsettling performance (and a flawless Aussie accent). For a pair of lads that come across as nutters in every interview they do, the brothers show a lot of maturity, especially in their camerawork and originality.

Like most horror films it's a very clear allegory, but it's still entertaining. There were some moments that could've been a bit clearer without needing to spell everything out, but then I guess we'd have had nothing to discuss in the car park afterwards.

You may need an exorcist to remove this movie from your brain, not just because of the body horror but because you'll probably be trying to piece the puzzle together the whole ride home.

• Nick

@WatchItWombat.

I'm a fan of the Philippou brothers' work on "Talk to Me". While that film had plenty of creepy imagery, it still felt more like a fun, popcorn-style horror experience. That's why I was genuinely excited to hear about "Bring Her Back"-these are the kinds of follow-ups where you really see what directors are made of.

"Bring Her Back" takes a more serious and artistic approach to horror than Talk to Me. The first 30 minutes are dedicated to character development, which felt a bit slow and could have been tighter in editing. However, once the story gains momentum, it really takes off.

Rather than relying on cheap jump scares, this film builds tension through atmosphere and unsettling imagery. It's beautifully shot, often disturbing, and the acting performances are excellent. Definitely worth seeing in theaters.

This movie is just crazy, Talk to me was fun, this was just downright sadistic, i saw it twice and do not ever need to see it again...So I will give it a high rating for being super effective.. It is not for the faint of heart, you get child abuse, self harm, and pure horror...For instance, a zombie voodoo child eats a knife, a wooden cabinet, and himself...extreme self harm with a child like The Exorcist...very scary...also there are themes of witch craft, voodoo, supernatural, and just other worldly acts...It has more heart than talk to me...but not as fun. I CRIED TWICE DURING THIS HORROR FILM...This movie gets down and dirty when it wants to and is emotional...These movie creators need to do the next EVIL DEAD...This is like if the movie Gummo met The Exorcist...and yes I'm a grown man and hardened horror fan but I cried tears Iike a baby!