Talk to Me: The Horror Hit That Will Haunt You Before ‘Bring Her Back’!

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In a remarkable turn of events, the chilling horror film “Talk to Me” by directors Michael Philippou and Danny Philippou has been making waves on Netflix. At the moment, it holds the fifth position among the platform’s most-watched titles, sharing the limelight with movies such as Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, The Life List, and Despicable Me 4. This groundbreaking debut for the sibling directors, who initially made a name for themselves on YouTube, has been an overwhelming success. It’s provided them with enough horror credibility to continue their journey in this genre. Their forthcoming movie, Bring Her Back, is one of the most eagerly awaited horror films of 2025. Yesterday, fans got a sneak peek at the trailer for this film, and it’s guaranteed to give you nightmares.

In 2023, the Philippou brothers shot to fame with a chilling movie that significantly impacted their careers. The initial response for “Talk to Me” following its screening at the Adelaide Film Festival was crucial in generating excitement about the film. It secured deals with multiple distributors at Cannes in 2022, and when it debuted at Sundance, A24 picked it up for distribution across the United States. All of a sudden, a film by novice directors found itself among the year’s most discussed horror productions.

The film centers around a gang of adolescents who dabble with objects considered off-limits. Whispers circulate about a mummified hand capable of summoning ghosts upon contact, and among these teens is Mia, who often pushes the boundaries of the game’s limits. Eventually, she discovers that the door they had opened was meant to remain closed all along.

The movie titled “Talk to Me” was a smash hit both financially and critically. It raked in over $91 million globally, outperforming A24’s renowned horror film Hereditary in domestic earnings. To this day, it maintains a 94% rating on the Tomatometer at Rotten Tomatoes, with critics being captivated by it. The audience score (Popcornmeter) stands at 83%.

The response to “Talk to Me” was strong enough for producers to consider a follow-up swiftly. However, the directing duo had already outpaced their plans. Before the movie even hit theaters, they had already filmed some scenes for a prequel short and drafted ideas for a possible sequel. Just weeks after the film’s premiere, “Talk 2 Me” received the go-ahead from A24, and the project moved into full development. Yet, this wasn’t the brothers’ next horror production that followed.

The Philippou Brothers Return in 2025 With ‘Bring Her Back’

In 2025, Michael and Danny Philippou (better known as the comedy duo RackaRacka) will return to the horror genre with “Bring Her Back.” This highly anticipated feature film is slated for release on May 29, 2025. Following their successful collaboration in “Talk to Me,” A24 has secured the distribution rights for this upcoming project.

A sibling duo discovers a chilling ritual in the isolated dwelling of their latest foster parent.” Despite this lack of information, based on the trailer alone, it seems that Bring Her Back is poised to be among the standout horror films for the year. The visuals from the initial glance are certainly frightening enough to cause shivers in any dedicated horror enthusiast.

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2025-04-01 19:31