The movie titled Bring Her Back introduces us to Piper (Sora Wong) and Andy (Billy Barratt), two characters who find themselves in a peculiar situation at their recently acquired foster home. Sally Hawkins delivers an exceptional performance as Laura, a seemingly kind woman who invites them into her home. However, it is later unveiled that she is deeply engrossed in occult rituals, aiming to resurrect her deceased daughter. As the story unfolds, things become increasingly chilling. Jonah Wren Phillips, making his feature film debut, portrays Oliver, a character who undergoes some gruesome changes during the course of the film.
In their second filmmaking venture, Danny and Michael Philippou are back with a new production titled “Bring Her Back“. Their previous work, “Talk To Me“, has garnered an impressive Rotten Tomatoes rating, demonstrating that these brothers excel at delving into themes of grief within the horror genre and possess a knack for creating suspenseful narratives that resonate with audiences. The movie is set to hit theaters on May 30th.
In a chat with Sora Wong, Billy Barratt, Jonah Wren Phillips, and the Philippou brothers, ScreenRant delved into the intricacies of the movie “Bring Her Back”. They shared insights about the chilling reality of Phillips’ demonic transformation on set. Additionally, the team confessed the extremes they would venture to resurrect a lost loved one. Wong and Barratt further spoke about discovering that special sibling bond.
Jonah Wren Phillips’ Transformation Terrified The Cast & Directors
“Turn Around When You’re Talking To Us, Please”
In the novel “Bring Her Back”, the character Ollie undergoes significant transformations. Phillips remarks, “It was truly astounding,” referring to these changes. Moreover, he credits the use of prosthetics as playing a crucial role in his transformation into Ollie. He commends the dedicated team behind the prosthetics, saying they had all the various stages. It was fascinating, he notes, to witness how it evolved from a subtle oddity about him into a full-blown demonic appearance.
Michael Philippou reminisces about how challenging it was to converse with Jonah on set since he spoke normally despite being in prosthetics. “Talking to him, I’d ask, ‘do you play video games?’ and he’d say, ‘a bit of Assassin’s Creed.’ And he seemed like a demon.” He chuckles, “You could talk to him but not directly look at him. I would request, ‘Jonah, could you please chat in another room? Just turn around when you speak to us, Jonah,’
Danny Philippou attests that Phillips appeared “extremely unsettling” once fully made up. “It was quite terrifying,” Barrett asserts. “You could tell it was prosthetics, but it also felt like your face was peeling off.” Sora adds her agreement, disclosing that the entire experience left her feeling scared. “Since I haven’t filmed a movie before, I hadn’t seen so much prosthetics and all that blood and gore. It was absolutely terrifying.
The Bring Her Back Cast & Directors Would Probably Just Let Their Loved Ones Stay Dead
“You’re Trying To Bring A Loved One Back, But Then You Might Take Someone Else’s Loved One, And It’s Just A Continuous Cycle”
This film centers around themes of loss and emotional turmoil, revealing various strategies people use when faced with the heartbreak of a profound tragedy. Laura, their foster mother, takes unconventional steps that some might find excessive in her quest to resurrect her deceased daughter. When posed the question about what lengths they’d go to revive a lost loved one, many respond that they would simply focus on healing and moving forward.
Danny humorously mentions, “I won’t be upset at all if my brother Michael passed away,” he goes on to say, “Sora requested the ritual tape; I’m not sure what she’s planning, but I could do it myself.“. Wong chuckles at Danny’s suspicion before hesitating and choosing not to pursue the subject. “I suppose not. I think there’s too much sorrow involved. You see, you’d be trying to resurrect a loved one, but in doing so, you might take someone else’s cherished person away, and it becomes an endless loop.
Phillips concedes, “I believe it’s quite helpful for coping with sorrow, yet I’m uncertain… I’m not entirely convinced.
The Philippou Brothers Helped Billy Barrett & Sora Wong Create A Strong Sibling Bond
“Even Though It’s Never Going To Be In The Film, That Pre-Established Connection Feels Real.”
Danny and Michael Philippou, being brothers, have collaborated frequently. Interestingly, for both of them, this was their initial foray into a full-length feature film. Discussing the collaborative effort in producing Bring Her Back, Barratt and Wong shared that they had ample opportunities to interact during pre-production. This extended period allowed them to strengthen their bond significantly.
Barratt shares that before filming began, they invested a significant amount of time building their relationship, which he believes is crucial because not all movies offer this luxury. He often encounters situations where he arrives and immediately starts shooting, without the chance to develop the connection. He emphasizes that establishing the sibling-like bond was instrumental in fully realizing the character, and it proved beneficial.
Danny Philippou explains, “By bringing them to an Australian football league game and portraying ourselves as brother and sister, it creates a sense of shared history and strengthens the bond on set.” He continues, “Although this relationship won’t be shown in the movie, the authentic connection we built feels genuine because we lived it out in some way. You two were fantastic working together. It’s painful to see her…
Michael Philippou chimes in, noting that the scene where “Sora roughs up Billy” in the film feels very much like a scene between siblings. “That was my favorite part”,” Sora says, causing laughter all around, explaining his actions by saying, “I stayed faithful to my character.” Even Barratt concedes, “It’s quite genuine.
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2025-05-24 00:28