Following the success of their feature debut, the horror film Talk to Me, the directing duo of Danny and Michael Philippou signed on to make a new film adaptation of the Street Fighter video game franchise, started developing a Talk to Me sequel titled Talk 2 Me, and let it be known that they had already shot some sort of Talk to Me prequel (but it’s not clear if or when we’ll get to see that footage), had an action drama project they’d like to make, and also had a horror script called Bring Her Back that they wanted to get into production. Now Deadline has confirmed that Bring Her Back is heading into production and will be made before Talk 2 Me or Street Fighter, with two-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins of The Shape of Water and Blue Jasmine signed on to star in the film.
- 4/30/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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,...
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,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
A24’s horror movie Talk to Me may not have been recognized by the Academy Awards here in the United States this year, but the box office hit just scored big over in Australia.
The most prestigious awards ceremony for the Australian film and television industry is the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, and Talk to Me – directed by Australian brothers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou – just took home eight awards over the weekend… including the single biggest prize of the night: Best Picture!
In addition to Best Picture, Talk to Me also won the following awards:
Best Direction in Film – Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou Best Lead Actress in Film – Sophie Wilde Best Editing in Film – Geoff Lamb Best Hair and Makeup – Rebecca Buratto, Paul Katte, Nick Nicolaou Best Original Score in Film – Cornel Wilczek Best Screenplay in Film – Danny Philippou, Bill Hinzman Best Sound in Film – Emma Bortignon,...
The most prestigious awards ceremony for the Australian film and television industry is the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, and Talk to Me – directed by Australian brothers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou – just took home eight awards over the weekend… including the single biggest prize of the night: Best Picture!
In addition to Best Picture, Talk to Me also won the following awards:
Best Direction in Film – Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou Best Lead Actress in Film – Sophie Wilde Best Editing in Film – Geoff Lamb Best Hair and Makeup – Rebecca Buratto, Paul Katte, Nick Nicolaou Best Original Score in Film – Cornel Wilczek Best Screenplay in Film – Danny Philippou, Bill Hinzman Best Sound in Film – Emma Bortignon,...
- 2/14/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
We know for sure that Danny and Michael Philippou, the sibling directing duo behind the Australian horror film Talk to Me (read our review at This Link, watch our interview with the directors in the embed above) are going to be making a sequel to that movie. The film not only racked up over $90 million at the global box office, it also earned praise from the likes of Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Jordan Peele, George Miller, and Ari Aster… so it was no surprise when A24 announced they had given a greenlight to the a follow-up, titled Talk 2 Me. But while the sequel moves ahead, one person who still doesn’t know if they’re going to be involved with it is Talk to Me star Sophie Wilde.
Talk to Me marked the feature directorial debut of the Philippou brothers, who have a following of over 6 million subscribers on their YouTube channel RackaRacka.
Talk to Me marked the feature directorial debut of the Philippou brothers, who have a following of over 6 million subscribers on their YouTube channel RackaRacka.
- 2/9/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Rachel McAdams as Barbara Dimon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon in ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ (Photo Credit: Dana Hawley)
The San Diego Film Critics Society’s 2023 nominees and winners are in step with the group’s reputation for marching to the beat of a different drummer. Barbie earned 12 nominations but was absent from the Best Picture category. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, which has only made a few appearances on awards lists, picked up eight nominations and was ultimately named the Best Picture of 2023.
The San Diego Film Critics Society’s winners were announced on December 19, 2023.
Best Picture
American Fiction
Winner: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Runner Up: Oppenheimer
Best Director
Kelly Fremon Craig, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
Runner Up: Greta Gerwig, Barbie
Cord Jefferson, American Fiction
Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
Winner: Martin Scorsese,...
The San Diego Film Critics Society’s 2023 nominees and winners are in step with the group’s reputation for marching to the beat of a different drummer. Barbie earned 12 nominations but was absent from the Best Picture category. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, which has only made a few appearances on awards lists, picked up eight nominations and was ultimately named the Best Picture of 2023.
The San Diego Film Critics Society’s winners were announced on December 19, 2023.
Best Picture
American Fiction
Winner: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Runner Up: Oppenheimer
Best Director
Kelly Fremon Craig, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
Runner Up: Greta Gerwig, Barbie
Cord Jefferson, American Fiction
Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
Winner: Martin Scorsese,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Talk To Me
Talk To Me, Netflix, from Thursday, October 26
The idea of peer pressure takes on fresh menace in the hands of Danny and Michael Philippou. The Australian duo show a keen ear for the stresses and strains of being a young person in the modern world as they tell the story of Mia (Sophie Wilde), who is grieving in the wake of her mother's death. Although she has a strong friendship with her mate Jade (Alexandra Jensen) and Jade’s little brother Riley (Joe Bird), her grief fuels her risk-taking behaviour when a weird ceramic hand makes its way into their friendship group. The hand allows those who touch it to become briefly possessed - so long as the "door is closed" before 90 seconds is up - which is the perfect time-slot for a viral video. The rush of peer approval, magnified by Mia's existing mental state, is shown.
Talk To Me, Netflix, from Thursday, October 26
The idea of peer pressure takes on fresh menace in the hands of Danny and Michael Philippou. The Australian duo show a keen ear for the stresses and strains of being a young person in the modern world as they tell the story of Mia (Sophie Wilde), who is grieving in the wake of her mother's death. Although she has a strong friendship with her mate Jade (Alexandra Jensen) and Jade’s little brother Riley (Joe Bird), her grief fuels her risk-taking behaviour when a weird ceramic hand makes its way into their friendship group. The hand allows those who touch it to become briefly possessed - so long as the "door is closed" before 90 seconds is up - which is the perfect time-slot for a viral video. The rush of peer approval, magnified by Mia's existing mental state, is shown.
- 10/23/2023
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
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...
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...
- 10/20/2023
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
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
Make sure you are following...
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
Make sure you are following...
- 10/3/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
A24’s Talk to Me scared up over $72 million at the box office, and the critically acclaimed horror hit is now available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD from A24 and Lionsgate.
To whet your appetite for the physical media release, Bloody Disgusting has been provided with an exclusive clip from the bonus features package. You can check it out below.
The clip takes you behind the scenes of Talk to Me with directors Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, who discuss their transition from YouTube to feature filmmaking.
“The whole process was so incredible,” they explain. “We’re used to forcing family and friends to give us performances and try to squeeze something out of them. Having people that are dedicated to it – like Sophie Wilde – that’s just so amazing on screen. Having people like that that you can collaborate with and work on the characters with. Brings...
To whet your appetite for the physical media release, Bloody Disgusting has been provided with an exclusive clip from the bonus features package. You can check it out below.
The clip takes you behind the scenes of Talk to Me with directors Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, who discuss their transition from YouTube to feature filmmaking.
“The whole process was so incredible,” they explain. “We’re used to forcing family and friends to give us performances and try to squeeze something out of them. Having people that are dedicated to it – like Sophie Wilde – that’s just so amazing on screen. Having people like that that you can collaborate with and work on the characters with. Brings...
- 10/3/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The horror genre is absolutely bursting at the seams with brand new releases this week, with several at-home premieres that we didn’t expect until they suddenly fell into our laps.
So let’s just dive right in, shall we?
Here’s all the new horror releasing September 12 – September 17, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
A24’s low budget horror hit Talk to Me scared up $67 million at the box office, making the film one of A24’s top horror hits to date. And the film just hit at-home Digital yesterday.
You can purchase the film on Digital outlets now for $19.99.
Up next, Talk to Me hits 4K + Blu-ray + Digital on October 3, 2023.
The brutal terror of Talk to Me unfolds when “a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand; they become hooked on the new thrill until one of...
So let’s just dive right in, shall we?
Here’s all the new horror releasing September 12 – September 17, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
A24’s low budget horror hit Talk to Me scared up $67 million at the box office, making the film one of A24’s top horror hits to date. And the film just hit at-home Digital yesterday.
You can purchase the film on Digital outlets now for $19.99.
Up next, Talk to Me hits 4K + Blu-ray + Digital on October 3, 2023.
The brutal terror of Talk to Me unfolds when “a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand; they become hooked on the new thrill until one of...
- 9/13/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
A24 hit big with their acclaimed horror movie Talk to Me earlier this year, which is now available on Digital outlets with a 4K and Blu-ray release set for October 3, 2023.
In celebration of the film’s Digital release today, A24 has also put up for grabs a screen-accurate replica of the “Party Hand” from Talk to Me, and it’s available now in their shop!
In the film, the mysterious prop is said to be the severed, embalmed hand of a powerful medium, and it’s used to conjure spirits. The basic gist is that you hold the hand and speak the words “talk to me” aloud, inviting in whatever the hell decides to come through from the other side. From there, you can let go of the hand or let the spirit inside of you. The latter option is essentially the film’s unique version of getting high, becoming...
In celebration of the film’s Digital release today, A24 has also put up for grabs a screen-accurate replica of the “Party Hand” from Talk to Me, and it’s available now in their shop!
In the film, the mysterious prop is said to be the severed, embalmed hand of a powerful medium, and it’s used to conjure spirits. The basic gist is that you hold the hand and speak the words “talk to me” aloud, inviting in whatever the hell decides to come through from the other side. From there, you can let go of the hand or let the spirit inside of you. The latter option is essentially the film’s unique version of getting high, becoming...
- 9/12/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
A24’s low budget horror hit Talk to Me scared up $67 million at the box office, making the film one of A24’s top horror hits to date. And the film just hit at-home Digital today!
You can purchase the film on Digital outlets now for $19.99.
Up next, Talk to Me hits 4K + Blu-ray + Digital on October 3, 2023.
According to Amazon’s listing, there will be an Amazon Exclusive Edition of Talk to Me on 4K + Blu-ray + Digital, and you’ll find the alternate art for that release below as well.
Special Features:
Audio Commentary with Cowriter-Director Danny Philippou and Director Michael Philippou “In the Grip of Terror” Featurette Deleted Scenes Theatrical Trailer Talk to Me Q&a with Filmmakers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou (Amazon Exclusive)
The brutal terror of Talk to Me unfolds when “a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand; they become...
You can purchase the film on Digital outlets now for $19.99.
Up next, Talk to Me hits 4K + Blu-ray + Digital on October 3, 2023.
According to Amazon’s listing, there will be an Amazon Exclusive Edition of Talk to Me on 4K + Blu-ray + Digital, and you’ll find the alternate art for that release below as well.
Special Features:
Audio Commentary with Cowriter-Director Danny Philippou and Director Michael Philippou “In the Grip of Terror” Featurette Deleted Scenes Theatrical Trailer Talk to Me Q&a with Filmmakers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou (Amazon Exclusive)
The brutal terror of Talk to Me unfolds when “a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand; they become...
- 9/12/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Australian horror film Talk to Me has already managed to become one of the most popular genre releases of the year. It has made almost $50 million at the global box office, generated a lot of positive word-of-mouth, and gotten praise from the likes of Steven Spielberg, Jordan Peele, and Peter Jackson. Its financial success has resulted in A24 ordering a sequel called Talk 2 Me from directors Danny and Michael Philippou – and now we know when it’s going to be reaching physical media. Amazon is already accepting pre-orders for Blu-ray and 4K releases of Talk to Me with the release date of October 3rd. Check it out at This Link!
Talk to Me marks the feature directorial debut of the Philippou brothers, who have a following of over 6 million subscribers on their YouTube channel RackaRacka. The film has the following synopsis: When a group of friends discover how...
Talk to Me marks the feature directorial debut of the Philippou brothers, who have a following of over 6 million subscribers on their YouTube channel RackaRacka. The film has the following synopsis: When a group of friends discover how...
- 8/22/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A24’s low budget horror hit Talk to Me has now scared up $46 million at the box office, and Bloody Disgusting has learned today that it’s headed to physical media for Halloween.
Talk to Me hits 4K + Blu-ray + Digital on October 3, 2023.
According to Amazon’s listing, there will be an Amazon Exclusive Edition of Talk to Me on 4K + Blu-ray + Digital, and you’ll find the alternate art for that release below as well.
No word yet on the at-home Digital release of Talk to Me, but we expect you’ll be able to watch the horror movie at home some time in late September. Stay tuned for more.
The brutal terror of Talk to Me unfolds 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.
Talk to Me hits 4K + Blu-ray + Digital on October 3, 2023.
According to Amazon’s listing, there will be an Amazon Exclusive Edition of Talk to Me on 4K + Blu-ray + Digital, and you’ll find the alternate art for that release below as well.
No word yet on the at-home Digital release of Talk to Me, but we expect you’ll be able to watch the horror movie at home some time in late September. Stay tuned for more.
The brutal terror of Talk to Me unfolds 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.
- 8/21/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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...
- 8/15/2023
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
Acquired out of Sundance by A24, the low budget horror movie Talk to Me has proven to be a massive success for the company, with a sequel – Talk 2 Me – already ordered up last week.
How much has Talk to Me made at the box office so far? Thanks to strong word of mouth, the film’s third weekend was damn near as profitable as its second weekend of release!
The film added $5.1 million to its domestic total between this past Friday and this past Sunday, which isn’t that far off from the $6.3 million it made in that frame the previous week.
To date, Talk to Me has now scared up $31.3 million here in the United States since the week of July 28, with the film’s worldwide total currently sitting at $36.5 million.
As Slash Film notes, Talk to Me now has the second highest domestic gross for an A24 horror movie,...
How much has Talk to Me made at the box office so far? Thanks to strong word of mouth, the film’s third weekend was damn near as profitable as its second weekend of release!
The film added $5.1 million to its domestic total between this past Friday and this past Sunday, which isn’t that far off from the $6.3 million it made in that frame the previous week.
To date, Talk to Me has now scared up $31.3 million here in the United States since the week of July 28, with the film’s worldwide total currently sitting at $36.5 million.
As Slash Film notes, Talk to Me now has the second highest domestic gross for an A24 horror movie,...
- 8/14/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
A24 has a hit on their hands with their latest horror movie Talk to Me, which is performing so well at the box office that a sequel – yes, it’s titled Talk 2 Me – is already on the way.
But what about a replica of the hand that the characters in the movie use to conjure spirits from the other side? Fans have been begging for it on social media in recent weeks, and A24 posted a tweet this morning that suggests replicas of the Talk to Me hand are coming soon!
In the film, the mysterious prop is said to be the severed, embalmed hand of a powerful medium, and it’s used to conjure spirits. The basic gist is that you hold the hand and speak the words “talk to me” aloud, inviting in whatever the hell decides to come through from the other side. From there, you can...
But what about a replica of the hand that the characters in the movie use to conjure spirits from the other side? Fans have been begging for it on social media in recent weeks, and A24 posted a tweet this morning that suggests replicas of the Talk to Me hand are coming soon!
In the film, the mysterious prop is said to be the severed, embalmed hand of a powerful medium, and it’s used to conjure spirits. The basic gist is that you hold the hand and speak the words “talk to me” aloud, inviting in whatever the hell decides to come through from the other side. From there, you can...
- 8/11/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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...
- 8/9/2023
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
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...
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...
- 8/8/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
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...
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...
- 8/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“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,...
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,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
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.
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.
- 8/8/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Last week, we shared a quote from Danny and Michael Philippou, the sibling directing duo behind the Australian horror film Talk to Me (read our review at This Link, watch our interview with the directors in the embed above), where they said they wouldn’t be able to resist making a sequel to their film if they were given the opportunity. Now Deadline reports that they are getting that opportunity. The Philippous are officially working with A24 on a sequel titled Talk 2 Me!
Danny Philippou previously said that he already had scenes and set pieces in mind for a follow-up, so it sounds like he’s going to be able to bring them to the screen now. He wrote the screenplay for Talk to Me with Bill Hinzman, who just happens to share a name with the late actor who played the Cemetery Ghoul in George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead...
Danny Philippou previously said that he already had scenes and set pieces in mind for a follow-up, so it sounds like he’s going to be able to bring them to the screen now. He wrote the screenplay for Talk to Me with Bill Hinzman, who just happens to share a name with the late actor who played the Cemetery Ghoul in George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead...
- 8/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Directed by brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, the horror movie Talk to Me has scared up an impressive $26 million worldwide for A24 in the last couple weeks, and Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon that a sequel is already on the way!
Danny and Michael Philippou will return to direct Talk to Me 2 for A24! The Australian duo got their start with the popular YouTube channel RackaRacka, launched back in 2013.
Danny Philippou is writing the screenplay with Bill Hinzman (Talk to Me).
Talk to Me was made on a reported production budget of just $4.5 million, which the movie was able to earn back in its first day of release. A24 acquired the film out of Sundance for a reported “high seven figures,” and it looks like that gamble is paying off big time for them.
[Related] How ‘Talk to Me’ Adds Depth to Horror Clichés Through Loss and Loneliness
The brutal...
Danny and Michael Philippou will return to direct Talk to Me 2 for A24! The Australian duo got their start with the popular YouTube channel RackaRacka, launched back in 2013.
Danny Philippou is writing the screenplay with Bill Hinzman (Talk to Me).
Talk to Me was made on a reported production budget of just $4.5 million, which the movie was able to earn back in its first day of release. A24 acquired the film out of Sundance for a reported “high seven figures,” and it looks like that gamble is paying off big time for them.
[Related] How ‘Talk to Me’ Adds Depth to Horror Clichés Through Loss and Loneliness
The brutal...
- 8/8/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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...
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...
- 8/8/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
[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...
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...
- 8/8/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
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,...
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,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A few days ago, we shared a snippet of a Hollywood Reporter interview with Danny and Michael Philippou, the directors of the Australian horror film Talk to Me (read our review at This Link, watch our interview with the directors in the embed above), in which they said they wouldn’t be able to resist making a sequel if they are given the opportunity. Now The Hollywood Reporter has revealed an even more exciting bit of news: the Philippou brothers have already filmed a prequel to Talk to Me!
Talk to Me features a character named Duckett, played by Sunny Johnson – and when The Hollywood Reporter directly asked the Philippous if they have been talked about making a Duckett prequel, Danny answered, “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.
Talk to Me features a character named Duckett, played by Sunny Johnson – and when The Hollywood Reporter directly asked the Philippous if they have been talked about making a Duckett prequel, Danny answered, “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.
- 8/3/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A24 gave the Australian horror film Talk to Me a theatrical release this past weekend – and while the movie was expected to draw in around 4 to 5 million, it actually exceeded expectations and had an opening weekend of $10 million. That’s very good for a movie that reportedly had a budget of $4.5 million, and could be the first step on the path to a sequel. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, directors Danny and Michael Philippou, who have a following of over 6 million subscribers on their YouTube channel RackaRacka, said they wouldn’t be able to resist making a sequel if they are given the opportunity.
While discussing the end of the film, Danny said, “Part of me is like, ‘Yeah, maybe it is done.’ The other part of me is like, ‘Oh, my God. Give me a sequel, please.’ I’ve got these set pieces that I’m like,...
While discussing the end of the film, Danny said, “Part of me is like, ‘Yeah, maybe it is done.’ The other part of me is like, ‘Oh, my God. Give me a sequel, please.’ I’ve got these set pieces that I’m like,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
[This story contains spoilers for A24’s Talk to Me]
Talk to Me, the Australian horror film that racked up a $10 million box office haul this weekend, ends on a particularly disturbing note.
The protagonist Mia (Sophie Wilde) is now one of the spirits she summoned via an eerie embalmed hand, stuck in a purgatory of her own making, conjured by another group of people who now possess the spooky item that drove her to madness.
The directors, twins Danny and Michael Philippou, want to leave a lot up for interpretation when it comes to their movie, which was picked up by A24 out of Sundance. But would they continue exploring the universe they created in a sequel? Possibly.
“Part of me is like, ‘Yeah, maybe it is done,'” Danny tells The Hollywood Reporter. “The other part of me is like, ‘Oh, my God. Give me a sequel, please.’ I’ve got these set pieces that I’m like,...
Talk to Me, the Australian horror film that racked up a $10 million box office haul this weekend, ends on a particularly disturbing note.
The protagonist Mia (Sophie Wilde) is now one of the spirits she summoned via an eerie embalmed hand, stuck in a purgatory of her own making, conjured by another group of people who now possess the spooky item that drove her to madness.
The directors, twins Danny and Michael Philippou, want to leave a lot up for interpretation when it comes to their movie, which was picked up by A24 out of Sundance. But would they continue exploring the universe they created in a sequel? Possibly.
“Part of me is like, ‘Yeah, maybe it is done,'” Danny tells The Hollywood Reporter. “The other part of me is like, ‘Oh, my God. Give me a sequel, please.’ I’ve got these set pieces that I’m like,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Esther Zuckerman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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,...
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,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
A24 released their latest critically acclaimed new horror movie Talk to Me in 2,340 theaters here in the United States over the weekend, with early projections anticipating a roughly $5 million domestic total for the opening weekend. But positive word of mouth and strong buzz allowed the film to shatter those expectations, scaring up $10 million over the weekend.
The official number for the weekend is $10,028,632, giving Talk to Me the #6 placement on the domestic box office charts during the #Barbenheimer phenomenon’s second weekend.
Directed by brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, Talk to Me was made on a reported production budget of just $4.5 million, which the movie was able to earn back in its first day of release. Important to note, however, that A24 acquired the film out of Sundance for a reported “high seven figures,” and the company also spent a good deal of money to market the release.
Without knowing...
The official number for the weekend is $10,028,632, giving Talk to Me the #6 placement on the domestic box office charts during the #Barbenheimer phenomenon’s second weekend.
Directed by brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, Talk to Me was made on a reported production budget of just $4.5 million, which the movie was able to earn back in its first day of release. Important to note, however, that A24 acquired the film out of Sundance for a reported “high seven figures,” and the company also spent a good deal of money to market the release.
Without knowing...
- 7/31/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Australian YouTuber twins Danny and Michael Philippou’s feature debut is an entertaining chiller that mixes shrieking horror and psychological nuance
The crepuscular palette of It Comes at Night meets the teen-friendly curses of Ringu and the cackling demonic infestations of The Evil Dead in this sprightly debut feature from Australian twins Danny and Michael Philippou. A sharp blend of psychological reality, potent topicality and phantasmagorial invention (a gateway to the beyond) create an intelligently entertaining chiller that packs a crowd-pleasing wallop without succumbing to quiet, quiet, Loud jump-scare cliches.
An unexpectedly pointed party opening (as startling as Scream) and a distressing roadkill encounter with a kangaroo neatly set the scene for what is to come. Two years after the untimely death of her mother, 17-year-old Mia (Sophie Wilde) has retreated from her father, preferring to hang out at the home of best friend Jade (Alexandra Jensen), who lives with her mum,...
The crepuscular palette of It Comes at Night meets the teen-friendly curses of Ringu and the cackling demonic infestations of The Evil Dead in this sprightly debut feature from Australian twins Danny and Michael Philippou. A sharp blend of psychological reality, potent topicality and phantasmagorial invention (a gateway to the beyond) create an intelligently entertaining chiller that packs a crowd-pleasing wallop without succumbing to quiet, quiet, Loud jump-scare cliches.
An unexpectedly pointed party opening (as startling as Scream) and a distressing roadkill encounter with a kangaroo neatly set the scene for what is to come. Two years after the untimely death of her mother, 17-year-old Mia (Sophie Wilde) has retreated from her father, preferring to hang out at the home of best friend Jade (Alexandra Jensen), who lives with her mum,...
- 7/30/2023
- by Mark Kermode, Observer film critic
- The Guardian - Film News
With their incredibly atmospheric and compelling debut feature Talk to Me, a fairly gory supernatural title out of Australia, twin brother filmmakers Danny & Michael Philippou have set themselves up as the next great A24 success story.
Directed by the duo from Danny’s script written with Bill Hinzman, Talk to Me tells the story of Mia (Sophie Wilde), a teenager grappling with the loss of her mother who gets in over the head, to say the least, when she and her friends begin playing a malevolent party game as a kind of way of getting high. As they sit around a table and whip out their smartphones to record, Mia grips a mysterious ceramic hand, says some magic words and finds her body taken over by an unknown spirit. There was initially interest in making the film at a major U.S. studio. But when the brothers sensed that their vision would be compromised,...
Directed by the duo from Danny’s script written with Bill Hinzman, Talk to Me tells the story of Mia (Sophie Wilde), a teenager grappling with the loss of her mother who gets in over the head, to say the least, when she and her friends begin playing a malevolent party game as a kind of way of getting high. As they sit around a table and whip out their smartphones to record, Mia grips a mysterious ceramic hand, says some magic words and finds her body taken over by an unknown spirit. There was initially interest in making the film at a major U.S. studio. But when the brothers sensed that their vision would be compromised,...
- 7/29/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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.
Limited openings: Music Box Pictures presents The Unknown Country by Morissa Maltz...
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.
Limited openings: Music Box Pictures presents The Unknown Country by Morissa Maltz...
- 7/28/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
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,...
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,...
- 7/28/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Plot: A group of Australian teens use an embalmed hand to communicate with the dead.
Review: If there’s one thing you can rely on in horror movies is that a group of hard-partying teens are typically doomed. The kids in Talk to Me are a pretty mixed-up bunch, with them making an ill-advised decision to use an embalmed hand which allows them to host a spirit as long as they are in contact with the hand. The rule is if they have you for more than ninety seconds, you might be stuck with the spirit, and if you die with the spirit still in you, they have you forever. So why do the kids keep playing with the undead? Because apparently, being possessed feels fantastic, even if you lose all control and do messed-up things such as, in one moment, French kissing a dog.
Of course, you can bet that before long,...
Review: If there’s one thing you can rely on in horror movies is that a group of hard-partying teens are typically doomed. The kids in Talk to Me are a pretty mixed-up bunch, with them making an ill-advised decision to use an embalmed hand which allows them to host a spirit as long as they are in contact with the hand. The rule is if they have you for more than ninety seconds, you might be stuck with the spirit, and if you die with the spirit still in you, they have you forever. So why do the kids keep playing with the undead? Because apparently, being possessed feels fantastic, even if you lose all control and do messed-up things such as, in one moment, French kissing a dog.
Of course, you can bet that before long,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
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...
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...
- 7/28/2023
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
Content warning: The following story contains spoilers for "Talk to Me" and references to suicide as depicted in the film.
The new A24 horror movie, "Talk to Me," might just be the scariest film of the year so far. The new movie, directed by Danny and Michael Philippou from a script by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, follows a group of Australian teenagers who discover they can speak to spirits by using an embalmed hand. Mia (Sophie Wilde), whose mom recently died, is obsessed with doing it, while her best friend, Jade (Alexandra Jensen), is much more apprehensive. When they use the hand to hold a séance at Jade's house, her little brother, Riley (Joe Bird), gets involved, with disastrous, gory consequences.
Through the end of the movie, Mia tries desperately to save Riley as the spirits start to slip into her everyday life. It all leads to a thrilling,...
The new A24 horror movie, "Talk to Me," might just be the scariest film of the year so far. The new movie, directed by Danny and Michael Philippou from a script by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, follows a group of Australian teenagers who discover they can speak to spirits by using an embalmed hand. Mia (Sophie Wilde), whose mom recently died, is obsessed with doing it, while her best friend, Jade (Alexandra Jensen), is much more apprehensive. When they use the hand to hold a séance at Jade's house, her little brother, Riley (Joe Bird), gets involved, with disastrous, gory consequences.
Through the end of the movie, Mia tries desperately to save Riley as the spirits start to slip into her everyday life. It all leads to a thrilling,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
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...
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...
- 7/28/2023
- by Daniel Goodwin
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
As the Summer is reaching its final weeks are you looking for a super cool fun activity that will take your big late-night party to another level? Sure, “Spin the Bottle” and “Five Minutes in Heaven” are a bit of naughty fun, but where’s the danger? There’s certainly none in the classic board games (moving an icon from one square to the next) or the variations of pantomime. Aha, there’s the creepy ole’ Ouija board, but that’s too old-fashioned. Perhaps that’s why the kids in this flick from “down under” have come up with something that’s more of a direct “channel” to the “other side”. Plus it’s got a limited length, so it makes for an ideal online video. Now once the needed props are set up, the participants only need to recall a couple of commands, beginning with “Talk To Me”. Then watch out!
- 7/28/2023
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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,...
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,...
- 7/27/2023
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Photo: A24
Between Ari Aster’s dueling horror hits Hereditary and Midsommar, Ti West’s X and its prequel Pearl, and a whole slew of now-iconic titles like Men, Bodies Bodies Bodies, and The Witch there’s no doubt about it: A24 is the incubator of up-and-coming horror. The latest...
Between Ari Aster’s dueling horror hits Hereditary and Midsommar, Ti West’s X and its prequel Pearl, and a whole slew of now-iconic titles like Men, Bodies Bodies Bodies, and The Witch there’s no doubt about it: A24 is the incubator of up-and-coming horror. The latest...
- 7/27/2023
- by Lauren Coates
- avclub.com
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...
- 7/27/2023
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Oh, the lengths you would go when you’re young, curious and perpetually hungry for a unique high you haven’t felt before. Just ask the teenagers at the heart of Australian twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou’s plucky debut feature, “Talk to Me,” an accomplished horror film with scares and ideas, however meandering and adrift.
Alcohol, smoking, drugs and what have you are so last season, so pre-social media and TikTok, according to this bunch. In their world, everyone who’s anyone is doing this new thing across viral videos that might or might not be fake: holding an ancient embalmed hand, saying the three magic words that lend the film its title and allowing a dead spirit to possess them. Just make sure the whole process lasts no longer than 90 seconds or you might get stuck with the unfriendly ghost for eternity.
But where did the hand come from,...
Alcohol, smoking, drugs and what have you are so last season, so pre-social media and TikTok, according to this bunch. In their world, everyone who’s anyone is doing this new thing across viral videos that might or might not be fake: holding an ancient embalmed hand, saying the three magic words that lend the film its title and allowing a dead spirit to possess them. Just make sure the whole process lasts no longer than 90 seconds or you might get stuck with the unfriendly ghost for eternity.
But where did the hand come from,...
- 7/26/2023
- by Tomris Laffly
- The Wrap
Supernatural shocker Talk to Me marks the feature debut of twin filmmaking duo Danny and Michael Philippou, the creative minds behind the controversial YouTube channel RackaRacka, a showcase for intense action horror comedy videos with a substantial subscriber base. The channel’s penchant for graphic violence and extreme pranks stirred up controversy in the past, including a run-in with authorities, which also extends to their debut. Talk to Me delivers an intense, nightmarish horror movie that’ll leave you breathless.
The title refers to the latest viral party craze, which sees teens gather around a volunteer who grabs a mysterious embalmed hand while uttering the phrase “talk to me.” It’s a short séance ritual that opens a direct line of communication to the dead, but those that play must abide by strict rules to maintain the boundary between the living and the dead.
Mia (Sophie Wilde) decides to test...
The title refers to the latest viral party craze, which sees teens gather around a volunteer who grabs a mysterious embalmed hand while uttering the phrase “talk to me.” It’s a short séance ritual that opens a direct line of communication to the dead, but those that play must abide by strict rules to maintain the boundary between the living and the dead.
Mia (Sophie Wilde) decides to test...
- 7/26/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
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.
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.
- 7/26/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
It’s the final week of July and two more new horror movies are headed onto the big screen this weekend. They’ll have to compete with the #Barbenheimer phenomenon, but both new horror releases look to bring very different counter programming to the box office. One is the next rated “R” fright fest from A24, while the other is a horror-comedy built for families.
Here’s all the new horror releasing July 25– July 30, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
First up, a tragedy leads two dysfunctional families to intertwine in disturbing ways in Screambox Exclusive Repulse, now streaming on the Bloody Disgusting-powered platform.
The bleak, brutal Czech film harkens back to boundary-pushing horror like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes.
In the film, Kateřina and Robert raise their young daughter in a luxurious modern villa, but their family life can hardly be called harmonious.
Here’s all the new horror releasing July 25– July 30, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
First up, a tragedy leads two dysfunctional families to intertwine in disturbing ways in Screambox Exclusive Repulse, now streaming on the Bloody Disgusting-powered platform.
The bleak, brutal Czech film harkens back to boundary-pushing horror like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes.
In the film, Kateřina and Robert raise their young daughter in a luxurious modern villa, but their family life can hardly be called harmonious.
- 7/25/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
“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...
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...
- 7/25/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
RackaRacka film-makers Michael and Danny Philippou let rip in their feature debut about suburban teens and an occult craze
The Philippou brothers, Michael and Danny, are young film-makers from Adelaide who started as production runners on Australian horror classic The Babadook and achieved a cult following for their film spoofs on YouTube under the handle RackaRacka; now with their debut feature they’ve let rip with a blast of wild punk energy and gleeful anarchy with this terrific scary movie. The opening party scene on its own has more voltage than a lot of horror movies, or any kind of movie. If the Sex Pistols ever directed a version of The Monkey’s Paw, it might look like this: a chilling adventure under which there is, however, an undertow of pathos, its title an ironic twist on the emotional pain involved in not talking about your feelings.
Sophie Wilde plays Mia,...
The Philippou brothers, Michael and Danny, are young film-makers from Adelaide who started as production runners on Australian horror classic The Babadook and achieved a cult following for their film spoofs on YouTube under the handle RackaRacka; now with their debut feature they’ve let rip with a blast of wild punk energy and gleeful anarchy with this terrific scary movie. The opening party scene on its own has more voltage than a lot of horror movies, or any kind of movie. If the Sex Pistols ever directed a version of The Monkey’s Paw, it might look like this: a chilling adventure under which there is, however, an undertow of pathos, its title an ironic twist on the emotional pain involved in not talking about your feelings.
Sophie Wilde plays Mia,...
- 7/25/2023
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
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