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Streaming services give films a second chance at life. Whether it's popular, high-grossing titles, or poorly reviewed films, many users discover the titles online and love them.

The latest title to attract an audience is A24's Australian supernatural horror Talk to Me. The movie had a limited release in 2022, followed by a wide release the next year. Following its success both with the critics and in theaters, Talk to Me became a hit on Netflix, too, per Tudum.

For the week between Mar. 24 and 30, Talk to Me debuted in ninth place on the domestic charts. The movie is only available in the U.S., and followed titles like the newcomer The Life List, Gerard Butler's Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Despicable Me 4, the documentary The Twister: Caught in the Storm, Sony's Kraven the Hunter, M. Night Shyamalan's Trap, the Russo Brothers' new directorial effort, the star-studded The Electric State,...

I love it when a horror movie surprises me. There’s something intoxicating about a horror film that subverts expectations and goes to unexpected places. When filmmakers defy convention, their output becomes exponentially more immersive, making the viewing experience much more dynamic for the audience. Netflix just added a movie like that. A film that really caught me off guard and grabbed me by the throat. I’m talking about Michael and Danny Philippou’s breakout hit, Talk to Me.

The streamer just added the film to their catalog on March 28, 2025, and it’s already cracked the top ten, landing at #5 overall. It’s also currently the most-watched horror film on Netflix.

Danny and Michael Philippou came to prominence with their YouTube channel RackaRacka. The twin brothers gained notoriety and built their follower count by posting catchy, funny horror shorts. The success of their channel paved the way for their...

“You’re not yourself when you’re high.” One could almost write it off as a Reagan-era “War on Drugs” cliché if it were not so painfully true. Australian twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou’s debut feature film Talk To Me (2023) literalizes this saying to horrific effect in its riveting and strikingly original take on the demonic possession horror subgenre.

Talk to Me is reminiscent of It Follows in its depiction of isolated teens navigating all too adult horrors with little to no adult support in an uncanny yet psychologically familiar, if not literally accurate, depiction of adolescence. Featuring an effective ensemble cast, it focuses on the relationships between Mia (Sophie Wilde), her longtime friend Jade (Alexandra Jensen), Jade’s boyfriend and their mutual friend Daniel (Otis Dhanji), and Jade’s younger brother Riley (Joe Bird).

Mia, the protagonist and, ultimately, tragic figure of the film, is marked by loneliness and quiet desperation.

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This March, Netflix is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated murder mystery series The Residence to the star-studded sci-fi adventure film The Electric State. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Netflix this month and have an 85% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the seven best films that are coming to Netflix in February 2025 with an 85% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Beginners (March 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86% Credit – Focus Features

Beginners is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Mills. The 2010 film follows Oliver, a young man still grieving the recent death of his father. He soon meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna and tries to use the memories of his father to motivate himself to open himself up to the...

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It’s What’s Inside is a sci-fi comedy horror film written and directed by Greg Jardin. The Netflix film revolves around a group of college friends who reunite before one of them gets married but the arrival of an uninvited guest with a mysterious suitcase starts to tear the group apart. It’s What’s Inside stars Alycia Debnam-Carey, Gavin Leatherwood, James Morosini, Reina Hardesty, David W. Thompson, Madison Davenport, Nina Bloomgarden, Hailee Keanna Lautenbach, and Brittany O’Grady. So, if you loved the thrilling suspense, compelling characters, and an intensely dramatic story with a tinge of comedy in It’s What’s Inside here are some similar movies you should check out next.

Talk To Me (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – A24

Talk To Me is a supernatural horror thriller film directed by Danny and Michael Philippou from a screenplay...

Philippou Brothers team up with actress Sally Hawkins for new horror film Bring Her Back with A24. Critics and moviegoers alike loved the brothers' debut horror film Talk to Me, scoring big at the box office. A sequel to Talk to Me titled Talk 2 Me is in development, with the brothers returning as co-directors.

The brother duo of Danny and Michael Philippou are gearing up for their next horror film with A24 following the success of their debut feature, Talk to Me, with the independent studio. While a Talk To Me sequel is in the works, the pair will team up once again on a new original horror film and they're bringing actress Sally Hawkins along with them.

Per Deadline, Hawkins will headline Bring Her Back, the latest horror effort from the Philippou Brothers. Plot details are very scarce at the moment, but production is expected to start this summer,...

Along with the handful of television shows headed to Paramount+ next month, the streaming service also has a solid line-up of films arriving. Known for its humorous commercials riddled with various television and film characters, the platform understands how to market itself. Although relatively new compared to veterans like Hulu and Netflix, it manages to hold its own within the world of streaming.

Along with its slew of television series headed to Paramount+ next month, the streaming service also has a solid line-up of films arriving. Together with two comedic dramas, there’s an action film slated for release on the streaming service in the coming weeks. Also, with two horror films heading to the platform, fans of the spooky season won’t have to wait until October to enjoy something scary. While there might not be a range of genres available next month, there’s certainly plenty subscribers will find worth watching.

From the streaming premiere of A24’s “Talk To Me” to the fifth and final season premiere of the streamer’s original “Star Trek: Discovery” and live sports broadcasts (including this year’s Masters Tournament), there’s no shortage of things to watch this month on Paramount+!

This April, CBS will be the home to two major music broadcasts, which will be available to stream live on Paramount+ for subscribers on the Paramount+ with Showtime plan: the CMT Music Awards on Sunday, April 7, from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas; and the celebration of Billy Joel’s 100th sold-out show at Madison Square Garden, live from the historic New York City venue.

More offerings include “Dora,” who gets a new look with a reboot of the original animated series, and “Knuckles,” with the title character, voiced by Idris Elba, getting his own show.

Find out everything coming to Paramount+ this month,...

Stars: Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Ari McCarthy | Written by Bill Hinzman, Daley Pearson, Danny Philippou | Directed by Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou

Adelaide teens take an occult party game too far in this terrific debut from Australian YouTube celebrities (and twin brothers) Danny and Michael Philippou. Inventive, creepy and confidently directed, it’s one of the best horror films of the year.

After a deeply disturbing prologue, shot in an impressive single take, the film centres on Mia (Sophie Wilde), who’s grown more and more distant from her father (Marcus Johnson) since the traumatic loss of her mother, two years previously. Accordingly, Mia spends most of her time at her best friend Jade’s (Alexandra Jensen) house, which is slightly awkward, because Jade is dating Mia’s ex-boyfriend, Daniel (Otis Dhanji).

When the teens attend a...

To celebrate the release of Talk To Me on limited edition, two-disc 4K and Blu-Ray steelbook and on separate 4K, Blu-Ray and DVD on 23rd October, we are giving away Blu-Rays to 2 lucky winners!

Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, Talk To Me is the best reviewed and most talked about horror of 2023 and was Altitude’s biggest opening film when it was released in UK & Irish cinemas on 28 July.

When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.

The 4K and Blu Ray editions are packed with over two hours of extras including Directors’ Commentary, Two Behind the Scenes featurettes, Deleted Scenes and Cast and Crew Interviews.

Cast: Sophie Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Marcus Johnson

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Talk to Me directing duo Danny and Michael Philippou explained why the first prequel clips they'd initially released ahead of the film’s theatrical release were ultimately removed online.

Following the surprise box office success of Talk to Me, it was confirmed that the Philippou brothers have already filmed a prequel to their hit horror thriller, inspired by the film’s opening scene. This led to the assumption that the rising filmmaking duo might release another feature-length movie besides the upcoming sequel. However, this might not be the case after all. Speaking with Empire Magazine, the Philippou brothers clarified that their completed Talk to Me prequel is actually "not a movie, by any stretch," instead it’s a "series of clips following Duckett's story that were designed to be uploaded anonymously online."

Related: Talk to Me: Peter Jackson Gives A24 Horror Movie a Glowing Review

They explained that they...

Peter Jackson has hailed 'Talk To Me' as "the best, most intense horror movie" he's seen in a long time.The 'Lord of the Rings' filmmaker - who has made waves in the genre himself with projects like 'Heavenly Creatures' and 'District 9' - has joined the likes of Jordan Peele and Ari Aster as huge fans of the innovative blockbuster.In a statement to Ahi Films, he said: "It’s relentlessly scary and disturbing – in the best possible way.“‘Talk To Me’ isn’t just good – it’s very very good. The best, most intense horror movie I’ve enjoyed in years.”The film follows Mia (Sophie Wilde) as she becomes connected to the supernatural after a seance involving an embalmed hand which is meant to connect people with spirits.Providing users are connected to the hand for no longer than 90 seconds, they will experience...

A24’s newest horror thriller Talk to Me has received high praise from The Lord of the Rings trilogy director Peter Jackson.

In a statement to Ahi Films via Newshub, Jackson shared that he really enjoyed watching Talk to Me, which he described as "relentlessly scary and disturbing - in the best possible way." The New Zealand filmmaker is no stranger to the horror genre since one of his earliest directorial features was 1992’s zombie comedy splatter movie, Braindead. "Talk To Me isn't just good - it's very very good. The best, most intense, horror movie I've enjoyed in years," Jackson said.

Related: Interview: Talk To Me's Danny and Michael Philippou Discuss YouTube, Co-Directing, and Twin Telepathy

Since its Sundance premiere and theatrical release, Talk to Me has already set a major box office record for A24 with a worldwide gross of over $36 million at the box office against...

A 'Talk To Me' sequel is in the works.Directors Danny and Michael Philippou are working on a follow up to this year's cult horror flick, with Danny once again writing the script alongside Bill Hinzman.Now, studio A24 has officially confirmed they are "summoning a sequel" titled 'Talk 2 Me'.The film follows Mia (Sophie Wilde) as she becomes connected to the supernatural after a seance involving an embalmed hand which is meant to connect people with spirits.Providing users are connected to the hand for no longer than 90 seconds, they will experience a drug-like high - but there are dangers involved if they stay for too long.The Australian movie also starred Alexandra Jensen as Jade, Joe Bird as Riley, Otis Dhanji as Daniel, Miranda Otto as Sue, Zoe Terakes as Hayley and Chris Alosio as Joss.Danny had already teased a potential sequel, admitting that he...

The hit horror film Talk to Me is officially getting a sequel, titled Talk to Me 2, with the Australian brothers returning to direct for A24. Talk to Me has been a success, earning $26 million worldwide and setting box office records for A24. The filmmakers have expressed their excitement for a sequel and have even already shot a prequel focusing on one of the characters. A24 has purchased the film for a high seven-figure sum.

As recently announced by BloodyDisgusting, Danny and Michael Philippou's new hit horror film, Talk to Me is officially getting a sequel! Talk to Me 2 will be written by Danny and Bill Hinzman and the Australian brothers will return to direct the follow-up for A24 (who purchased the horror film out of Sundance for an alleged "high seven figures).

Talk to Me follows a group of friends that become obsessed with contacting the dead after they...

A24 has announced plans for a Talk to Me sequel titled Talk 2 Me, with the original writing and directing teams returning for the project.

The follow-up to the breakout Australian supernatural horror film will be written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, with Danny and Michael Philippou returning as the directors. Causeway Films co-founders Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton will produce the movie. No details of the plot have been released.

The original Talk to Me centers around a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using a mysterious embalmed hand and stars Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, and Miranda Otto. Watch a teaser for its sequel below.

Thanks to word of mouth and critical acclaim, it’s already one of A24’s highest-grossing horror flicks of all time. With a domestic gross of $22 million in 11 days, it’s already surpassed the final domestic total...

A24’s Talk to Me left the door open for more incredibly creepy tales of a severed hand that can be used to conjure spirits. Following the R-rated indie horror/thriller’s impressive opening, A24 is walking through that door and summoning up a sequel.

Directors Danny and Michael Philippou are confirmed to return to helm the follow-up, with Talk to Me‘s screenwriters Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman also on board to write the sequel.

A24’s sequel announcement did not include any plot details or cast news.

Talk to Me opened in theaters on July 28, 2023 and snagged the title for A24’s second-biggest opening weekend. The film stars Sophie Wilde, Miranda Otto, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Zoe Terakes, and Chris Alosi.

Talk to Me sits at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, with Av Club’s Lauren Coates saying “a devastating script and charismatic cast (spearheaded by Sophie Wilde...

After beginning an impressive box office run that saw their best opening since 2018's Hereditary, A24 has officially announced that a Talk to Me sequel is in the works.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, A24 will be reuniting with twin brother Danny and Michael Philippou for a sequel to Talk to Me, which has emerged as the latest horror hit of the summer. Tentatively titled Talk 2 Me, the project will be written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman while the brothers will once again be helming the horror sequel.

Related: Talk to Me Has One Major Common Point With 2018's Scariest Movie

The news of the sequel is fresh off the reveal that the brothers filmed a prequel to Talk to Me that they hope to release at some point that focused on the opening scene of the film. Speaking on the prequel, Danny Philippou said, "We actually shot an entire Ducket prequel already.

“Talk to Me” has horror fans talking… about how much it scared them and of a certain scene that reminded them of a pivotal moment in another A24 movie, “Hereditary.”

The debut film from Australian directors Danny and Michael Philippou is about a group of friends who discover they can conjure spirits by using an embalmed hand. Their favorite new pastime, unfortunately, also unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.

TheWrap’s critic Tomris Laffly called it “an honest-to-god horror movie with genuine scares” in her review. It currently has a 94% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Here’s everything you need to know about the R-rated movie.

When Does ‘Talk to Me’ Come Out?

“Talk to Me” was released by A24 on July 28 exclusively in theaters. Check your local listings.

Is ‘Talk to Me’ Streaming?

“Talk to Me” is not yet available on streaming.

What Is ‘Talk to Me’ About?

A group of high school friends,...

A24 is going all in on a new horror franchise as the studio is officially developing a sequel to this summer's sleeper hit "Talk to Me." Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, the film hit theaters less than two weeks ago against rave reviews from the festival circuit earlier this year. Audiences responded kindly and the studio wasted zero time in giving the sequel the go-ahead.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the follow-up is aptly titled "Talk 2 Me." Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman are set to pen the screenplay, while the Philippou brothers will once again return to the director's chair. Plot details remain under wraps at this time. The first movie focuses on a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. They become hooked on the new thrill of it all until one of them goes too far and unleashes malicious supernatural forces.

A24 has greenlit a sequel to “Talk to Me,” a supernatural horror film that continues to beat box office expectations.

Australian YouTube stars Danny and Michael Philippou, who directed the scary thriller in their feature debut, will return for the follow-up film. Danny Philippou is writing the screenplay with Bill Hinzman. Plot details have not been revealed.

“Talk to Me” opened in theaters on July 28 and beat expectations with its $10 million debut. Those ticket sales ranked as the second-biggest start in wide release ever for A24, following “Hereditary” with $13.6 million. The film has since generated a healthy $23.2 million at the domestic box office.

A24 nabbed “Talk to Me” at Sundance Film Festival, where it premiered to rave reviews. The studio then screened the movie at San Diego Comic-Con to generate hype ahead of opening weekend. The plot follows a friend group who discovers how to conjure spirits, which is all...

[Editor’s note: The following story contains spoilers for “Talk to Me.”]

The teens in “Talk to Me” might be trapped in the spirit world, but the Australian horror movie’s franchise potential is alive and thriving. A24 has ordered a sequel to Danny and Michael Philippou’s feature directorial debut, the production company announced Tuesday.

The news comes just less than two weeks after “Talk to Me” had its theatrical release in the United States on July 28. In addition to announcing the sequel, A24 shared the film’s title card, revealing that, in the great tradition of “2 Fast 2 Furious” and “Scre4m,” the film will be titled “Talk 2 Me.”

The Philippous, two brothers best known for their popular horror comedy Youtube Channel RackaRacka, are set to return to direct the sequel. Danny Philippou will also reunite with Bill Hinzman, who he wrote the first film with, to work on the screenplay for the followup. Samantha Jennings and...

A24 is reteaming with twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou for the sequel to their horror breakout film Talk to Me.

The horror flick provided a springboard for the Philippou brothers from making action-horror comedy videos on YouTube to features with a tale of possession picked up by A24.

The sequel, titled Talk 2 Me, will be written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, and is set to be directed by Danny and Michael Philippou. Talk To Me world premiered at Sundance during the Midnight Selections sidebar and was picked up by A24 coming out of the festival.

The gory film, also written by Danny Philippou and Hinzman, starred Sophia Wilde as teenager Mia who, on the anniversary of her mother’s death, gathers for a seance with her friends. Things take a dark turn as the boundaries between worlds collapses and Mia is haunted by supernatural visions. Miranda Otto, Alexandra Jensen,...

Where to Watch Powered by Talk to Me, a successful horror film, was banned in Kuwait due to the inclusion of trans actor Zoe Terakes. Zoe Terakes called the decision "dehumanizing" and expressed their thoughts on Instagram. The ban on Talk to Me is unprecedented and raises concerns about a troubling trend for future films featuring trans actors.

Talk to Me was banned in Kuwait due to the inclusion of a trans actor, Zoe Terakes, who responds to the "dehumanizing" move. Since its theatrical release last month, the new horror film has been both a critical and commercial success, becoming A24’s second-biggest opening weekend domestically after Ari Aster's Hereditary with $10 million. The Talk to Me cast includes Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Miranda Otto, Otis Dhanji, and Terakes.

After Talk to Me was blocked from release in Kuwait over the inclusion of Terakes, who identifies as non-binary and transmasculine,...

Talk to Me directors, the Philippou brothers, reveal they've already filmed a Duckett prequel.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Danny Philippou, one-half of the creative duo behind the horror film Talk to Me, shared, "We actually shot an entire Duckett prequel already. It's told entirely through the perspective of mobile phones and social media, so maybe down the line, we can release that."

Related: A24's Horror Movie Talk to Me Sets Studio Record at Global Box Office

The Philippou brothers, Danny and Michael, known for their YouTube channel RackaRacka with nearly 7 million subscribers, have dived into the world of filmmaking, creating an intriguing horror universe that captivates audiences worldwide. Their journey into the realm of horror cinema started at a young age, making homemade horror movies at just nine years old. The launch of RackaRacka in 2013 showcased their passion for storytelling, drawing inspiration from WWE, Jackass, and horror movies,...

A24's latest horror flick, Talk to Me, has succeeded at the North American box office with a strong opening weekend.

A possession horror film, Talk to Me is directed by twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, best known for their YouTube channel RackaRacka. The film has performed beyond expectations in its debut weekend, earning over $10 million in the domestic market. The movie has created a studio record for A24, earning the second-biggest weekend ever.

Related: A24's New Project Proves Internet Culture Is the Future of Movies

The movie's $10 million opening is the second-highest ever for A24, after Hereditary, directed by Ari Aster and starring Toni Collette, opened at $13.6 million in 2018. Talk to Me's achievement is even more impressive, considering the relatively unknown cast and the post-pandemic box office. It is also generally considered as a rare feat for indie films to cross $10 million in a single weekend.

Even while summer box office conversations are currently being dominated by Greta Gerwig’s pink feminist utopia “Barbie” and the Christopher Nolan historical thriller “Oppenheimer,” A24 and horror-heads will not be left out of the conversation. The independent studio recently released its latest film, the supernatural horror movie “Talk to Me,” a welcome relief for those ready to skip ahead to Spooky Season.

The feature debut of Australian YouTube stars Danny and Michael Philippou, “Talk to Me” centers on a group of friends who discovers how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand and become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.

The feature stars Sophia Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Miranda Otto, Otis Dhanji, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Alexandria Steffensen, Marcus Johnson, Sunny Johnson, and Ari McCarthy.

Upon release, “Talk to Me” has a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes with 195 critical reviews on the aggregate,...

In a year dominated by blockbusters such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, it would have been easy to overlook smaller cinematic ventures. Yet, amidst this crowded theater landscape, the indie powerhouse A24 has quietly but surely made waves with their new horror offering, Talk to Me. The cinematic chatter might be focused on more prominent titles, but this spine-chilling spectacle is currently hogging the limelight, and rightly so.

Gaining momentum at Sundance usually means a film has deeply connected with audiences. Talk to Me is one such film. A24, sensing the potential in this eerie narrative, took a chance and released it to a wider audience. The result? A staggering box office collection of more than $10 million during its opening weekend alone, showcasing on over 2,300 screens nationwide. This places Talk to Me in a venerable second place in A24's all-time debut line-up, trailing only behind the monumental success of Ari Aster's horror opus,...

The directing duo behind the surprise horror hit Talk to Me, Danny and Michael Philippou, already have ideas in mind for a sequel. In fact, they’re more than ideas, with the filmmakers revealing they have already written scenes should Talk to Me spawn a follow-up. Speaking with GamesRadar+, Danny Philippou offered details of the “extensive” bible that the pair have put together for the supernatural world of Talk to Me.

"When we were writing the first film, we couldn't help but write scenes for a sequel as well. Our bible on the movie is so extensive. We've got this massive mythology bible where we broke down every single spirit that the kids connected with, every single rule, every single part of the hand, and the history behind it. So I think there's so much to explore.”

The director continued, declaring his excitement to potentially return to the realm of...

A4’s supernatural horror Talk To Me opens the debut film by Australian brothers and popular YouTubers Danny and Michael Philippou on 2,300 screens. Strong reviews (see Deadline’s here), A24 large built-in fan base and its elevated horror cred saw a Thursday gross of $1.25 million, looking to top a $4-5M weekend.

The Sundance-premiering pic follows a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand and become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. Michael Philippou gleefully freaked out a Comic-Con event last week with a stunt that saw him possessed by an embalmed hand before meeting what appeared to be a bloody end. Stars Sophie Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji and Joe Bird. Written by Bill Hinzman and Danny Philippou.

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This article contains Talk to Me spoilers.

In the new paranormal pop culture film Talk To Me, which opens on July 28, a group of Australian teens discover a new kind of high in communing with the dead, by briefly allowing possession of their bodies via an embalmed hand of mysterious origin that serves as a gateway. There are rules to be followed with the spirit communication, and when those are broken, the character Mia (Sophie Wilde) learns the dead are not content with a temporary pass into the realm of the living.

Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, the A24 film shifts the teen horror setting from slumber parties filled with Blood Mary dares and Ouija board dabbling to high school parties filled with booze, and, well, boos—all documented by social media. Meanwhile the film examines the lingering wound that is Mia’s grief over her mother’s lethal overdose,...

You may relate to this: it’s Friday night, and you get invited to a party. All of your friends are laughing, possibly having a drink or two, smoking some weed, and engaging in general revelry. Then, just as the night seems like it can’t get any better, someone pulls out a severed hand and says, “You’ve got to try this.”

That’s roughly the age-old setup – with a morbid twist – at the heart of Talk To Me, the feature directorial debut of brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, which finds U.S. distribution in the keen-eyed tastemakers at A24.

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The film casts its net wide on what it’s saying about young people today, but situates its narrative within the immediate predicament that Mia (Sophie Wilde) and her close-knit group of friends find themselves in.

Mia, still grieving her mother's death,...

Editors note: This review was originally published January 22 after the the movie’s world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. It opens in theaters Friday.

Children shouldn’t play with dead things: not just the title of a low-budget American horror from 1972 but words to live by, especially in this unnerving and highly effective Midnight entry from Australia. But though it employs some familiar tropes — high-schoolers dabble in the occult and soon begin to wish they hadn’t — Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou’s film Talk to Me does attempt to do something new with an old idea, for one thing making the crossing of infernal thresholds seem like an awful lot of fun.

From the start, the most striking thing is that there’s not much in the way of a preamble and very little lip service to genre traditions. The Philippous are respectful enough of modern audiences to...

Director duo/brothers Danny and Michael Philippou’s debut feature is a well-produced Australian, A24 possession horror with interesting, likeable characters, excellent performances and well woven scares. Sadly Talk to Me stumbles in the latter half due to drawn-out, superfluous scenes and wonky plotting.

On the anniversary of her mother’s death, twenty-something Mia (Sophie Wilde) attends a party with her friend Jade (Alexandra Jensen) and plays a game that involves grasping the embalmed hand of a dead psychic and asking it to talk to her. After conversing with a spirit conjured by the hand, the event leads to an accident involving Jade’s younger brother, Riley (Joe Bird). Mia then sets off to seek out the secrets of the severed limb so she can save Riley and reconnect with the spirit of her late mother.

It’s difficult to see how a straightforward story with such a solid set...

This article contains spoilers for "Talk to Me."

Loss and grief bring a lot of changes to one's life, more than it may initially appear. It's a personal, grim reminder of the final destination that awaits us all, a full-on wake-up call that it can and will happen to you. As much as a death by natural causes hangs over every human being, the specter of unnatural death looms even larger; not just for reasons of unfairness, but because it implies an additional amount of pain and suffering coming along with it.

Thus, it's a natural impulse for most people (and especially young people) to not so much confront their fears but to dismiss, belittle and mock them, in the hopes that they'll be sufficiently diminished. In YouTube stars Danny and Michael Philippou's debut feature, "Talk to Me," the world of the dead is treated as something to be laughed at,...

Teenagers — you can’t reason with them, you can’t get them off their phones, and you definitely can’t convince them that fucking around with a cursed mummified hand that allows them to speak to the dead is a bad idea, amirite? Talk to Me, the directorial debut from Australian twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, starts with the premise that if a group of suburban high schoolers somehow came into contact with a mysterious body part, encased in plaster and petrified into a permanent claw, they would not...

Chicago – True unforgettable scares in a horror film are few and far between, despite many attempts. The unsettling air of the new film “Talk to Me” is lingering, as created by two Australian brothers and YouTube sensations, Danny & Michael Philippou. Their channel RackaRacka gave them the opportunity to make their debut film.

Australian teens Mia (Sophie Wilde), brother/sister Riley (Joe Bird) and Jade (Alexandra Jensen) gather with other friends to participate in a bizarre “lights out” ritual. A plastered mummy hand is grasped by an individual as they intone “talk to me,” and when a spirit appears they entreat them to enter their bodies. Remarkably, it works differently for Mia, Jade and especially Riley, with unintended consequences. When the effects prove not to wear off, trouble from the inhabitants of the afterlife soon follow. The film was co-directed by Danny (also co-writer) and Michael Philippou in their feature film debut.

“Talk to Me” (2022) is an Australian supernatural horror movie directed by the brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, starring Sophie Wilde, Joe Bird and Alexandra Jensen among others.

The Premise

When a group of friends stumble upon the ability to summon spirits using a preserved hand, they become captivated by the newfound excitement. However, their fascination takes a dark turn when one of them takes it too far and crosses a dangerous line.

Sophie Wilde in Talk to Me (2022) What We Expect

Horror fans and critics alike are eagerly anticipating the Philippou brothers’ first stab at a full-length feature. The movie is being compared to classics like “The Evil Dead” and “Poltergeist” in terms of building a mood of inescapable terror. A24 has gained a reputation for crafting and distributing thought-provoking movies, and in the horror genre it has been behind masterpieces like “Hereditary” “Midsommar” and “The Witch”. With “Talk to Me...

Horror movies have a tendency to get repetitive, and not just because of sequels designed to cash in and strip mine a premise. Hollywood is a reactionary place, with producers rushing to duplicate the success of others rather than run the risk of — gasp — trying something new. Every now and again, however, the horror genre gets a much-needed shot of adrenaline that jump starts imaginations and sends viewers flocking to the cinema.

Get out your hypodermics, kids.

Talk to Me, the debut feature from writer/directors Danny and Michael Philippou, plunges the adrenaline syringe deep into the arm of viewers, leaves it there, and proceeds to spend the ensuing 95 minutes keeping them frazzled. We never thought we would write such high praise for a directing duo that began its career on YouTube. Nonetheless, the Brothers Philippou have crafted one of the most thrilling horror films in recent memory, and done so on a minimal budget.

When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.

From directors Danny and Michael Philippou and starring Sophie Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, and more, Talk To Me opens in theaters everywhere July 28

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Stars: Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Ari McCarthy | Written by Bill Hinzman, Daley Pearson, Danny Philippou | Directed by Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou

Adelaide teens take an occult party game too far in this terrific debut from Australian YouTube celebrities (and twin brothers) Danny and Michael Philippou. Inventive, creepy and confidently directed, it’s one of the best horror films of the year.

After a deeply disturbing prologue, shot in an impressive single take, the film centres on Mia (Sophie Wilde), who’s grown more and more distant from her father (Marcus Johnson) since the traumatic loss of her mother, two years previously. Accordingly, Mia spends most of her time at her best friend Jade’s (Alexandra Jensen) house, which is slightly awkward, because Jade is dating Mia’s ex-boyfriend, Daniel (Otis Dhanji).

When the teens attend a...

The Australian supernatural horror film Talk to Me is the latest fright fest distributed by A24, and its cast is full of up-and-coming young actors. Directed by notable YouTubers Danny and Michael Philippou, Talk to Me follows a group of teens who dabble in the dark arts by performing seances with an embalmed hand that eventually leads to a deadly possession. Updating classic horror movie tropes for the 21st century, Talk to Me takes a cinematic approach to its horror storytelling and delivers its abundant scares with mostly practical effects. Though an independent film at heart, Talk to Me has the chance to become an international horror blockbuster.

The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, and the buzz surrounding it kicked off a bidding war for its international distribution rights. Indie film titan A24 won (via Variety) and added it to their collection of other elevated...

The Australian horror film Talk to Me makes its international debut in 2023, and there are many thrilling details about the release. Spawned from the minds of directors Danny and Michael Philippou, Talk to Me follows a group of teens who experiment with seances using an embalmed hand but soon find that they've unleashed an entity of pure evil. Following in a long line of great possession movies like The Exorcist and The Evil Dead, Talk to Me is a 21st-century take on a classic concept that uses practical effects to get the biggest scares. Though the film started small, its widespread distribution promises to make it an international hit.

Talk to Me had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and was eventually won in a bidding war by indie powerhouse A24 (via Variety), which has had horror hits with films like Hereditary and X in recent years. Early...

A24 has revealed a full trailer for the horror from brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, ‘Talk To Me.’

The movie begins when a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. They become hooked on the new thrill until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.

From directors Danny and Michael Philippou, the film stars Sophia Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Zoe Terakes, and Chris Alosio.

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The horror hits cinemas on July 28th.

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A24’s full trailer for Talk to Me confirms that if you’re ever offered a chance to touch a severed hand, don’t do it. Just say no to the hand, or else there’s a possibility you’ll lose control of your soul.

The R-rated horror film marks the directorial debut of popular YouTubers Danny and Michael Philippou and stars Sophie Wilde, Miranda Otto, and Alexandra Jensen. Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Zoe Terakes, and Chris Alosi also star.

Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman wrote the screenplay, and Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton serve as producers.

The Philippou’s first feature film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won over critics. It currently sits at 97% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with Screen Rant’s Mae Abdulbaki describing it as not “simply concerned with jump scares, and its horror settles deep into the bones, a disquiet that ultimately rattles the nerves.

As audiences have learned through many horror films, the results are never pretty when conjuring games go wrong. A24 has unveiled the second trailer for its new supernatural horror Talk to Me, which explores the repercussions of a party game to contact spirits.

In her film debut, newcomer Sophie Wilde portrays Mia, a woman who has recently lost her mom. At a party, Mia plays a game where she must touch an embalmed hand and speak the words "talk to me" to allow a spirit to enter her body. The caveat is that this possession must be timed, and if it goes on for longer than 90 seconds, "they'll want to stay." Check out the new trailer below:

Talk to the Hand in 2023

The trailer details Mia's life along with her disturbingly euphoric response to the game, as she could "see and feel everything on the other side." She takes the hand with her,...

"I let you in... I let you in..." A24 has debuted a second official trailer for the indie horror favorite Talk to Me, made by the Australian brothers known as "RackaRacka" on YouTube. It played to rave reviews at both the Sundance and Berlin Film Festivals this year, after first premiering in Australia late last year. This is a much better trailer, setting up what should be one of the big horror hits of the year. When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new "thrill," until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. The film stars Sophie Wilde as Mia, Joe Bird as Riley, plus Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Zoe Terakes, and Chris Alosio. I'm a big fan of this one, and I'm waiting for it to open...

I know we're sharing the new trailer, but, as I said before, having seen the movie recently at the Overlook Film Festival, I will say that the less you know the better. But for those that are curious or can't stand the wait, there's a brand-new trailer for Talk To Me, ahead of the film's release on July 28th.

"When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces."

Directed by Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou Written by Danny Philippou, Bill Hinzman Produced by Samantha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton Starring Sophie Wilde, Miranda Otto, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio

Opening in theaters on July 28

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“Talk to Me” is the latest A24 horror movie, and a brand new trailer has arrived.

It will soon join a collection of blood-curdling modern-day classics like “Midsommar,” “The Witch” and “X.” And judging by the trailer (which you can watch above), it will fit in nicely. Or maybe it’ll fit in horribly? You know what we mean.

The movie follows a young girl (Sophie Wilde), who recently lost her mother, and is coaxed into playing a game with an embalmed hand that supposedly opens up a door to the other side. Of course, things quickly escalate out of control, unleashing a demonic force (demonic forces are never as amenable as you’d think). Is this the Australian version of Ouija? Or something else entirely? They’re a hearty bunch, we can see them looking for an even greater thrill, like shaking hands with the devil. Miranda Otto, Alexandra Jensen,...

A24 has debuted the first trailer for the horror from brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, ‘Talk To Me.’

The movie begins when a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. They become hooked on the new thrill until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.

From directors Danny and Michael Philippou, the film stars Sophia Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Zoe Terakes, and Chris Alosio.

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The horror hits cinemas on July 28th

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