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In Theaters Now
- 2023
- R
- A24
- 1 h 35 m
- 2023
- R
- A24
- 1 h 35 m
Summary 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: Bill Hinzman, Daley Pearson
In Theaters Now
- 2023
- R
- A24
- 1 h 35 m
- 2023
- R
- A24
- 1 h 35 m
Talk to Me
76
7.2
Where to Watch
Summary 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: Bill Hinzman, Daley Pearson
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 44 Critic Reviews
76
93% Positive
41 Reviews
41 Reviews
7% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 44 Critic Reviews
76
93% Positive
41 Reviews
41 Reviews
7% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Talk to Me is an aculmination of years worth viral content creation, mixed in with Australian storytelling. Together, it transformed a comedic short premise into something that gets your heart racing.
Although the movie’s energies dip slightly toward its end, when Mia’s plan to rid the world of the cursed hand requires superhuman acts of strength and derring-do, Talk to Me delivers a series of slash-and-burn shocks that last far longer than 90 seconds.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 111 User Ratings
7.2
79% Positive
88 Ratings
88 Ratings
15% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
5% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 111 User Ratings
7.2
79% Positive
88 Ratings
88 Ratings
15% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
5% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
This movie has my love and adoration because of how unique the story was, it's a very intriguing movie that doesn't stick to the norm. I also find it heinously funny that teenagers would do this and basically figure a way to get high through it, the true ingenuity of bored teens. It's not perfect, but it is a great start to a franchise/series that holds a lot of promise. The acting is really what makes this movie so stellar.
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Truly breathtaking.
Leaving the theater without saying anything for a while is a powerful way to convey the impact this movie had on me. It grips you from the very beginning and continually intensifies (or worsens, if you catch my drift). Watching horror movies isn't easy for me, being an agnostic with no strong beliefs. As a cinephile, I yearn to experience fear and discomfort, but films often lean too heavily on common fears and cheap tactics like jump scares. For a horror movie to truly affect me, it needs to be well-crafted, at the very least, as I don't find fear for myself, but rather for the characters. I want to immerse myself in the story, imagining that I'm right there in that universe. And this movie absolutely nails it.
The initial hand sequence is flawless. It evokes intrigue, just like it does for the characters. A whirlwind of emotions courses through you – a blend of fear, excitement, and curiosity. This effect isn't solely due to the skillful editing; the actors truly shine. Their performances are top-notch. The moments when they're possessed are genuinely uncanny. And when "it" threatens the boy... oh my god. That was incredibly terrifying.
The plot is quite solid. The characters are well-rounded, with substantial backgrounds, and their dialogues feel authentic, making it easy to form a connection with them. The direction masterfully builds suspense and delivers in the most impactful moments. I experienced two intense emotional rushes while watching this film (the type that sends shivers down your spine). Precisely the sensation I felt while watching "Midsommar" and "Hereditary." However, this movie brought something new. In two specific scenes, I found myself with true anxiety symptoms. I was so eager to uncover what would transpire that my heart seemed to pound against my chest. It was an absolutely astonishing experience. Additionally, the Dolby Atmos audio was mind-bending. I genuinely couldn't discern whether the sounds were originating from the theater or the actual film.
In any case, I extend my gratitude to A24 for believing in this project.
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Hardcore horror fans should expect less of a full-on festival of bloody carnage and more a new-school chiller in line with the first two films by Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar) or Jordan Peele (Get Out, Us). Regardless: for a top-ranking summer fright from Down Under, don’t miss Talk To Me.
Tense, stressful and savagely staged, this is a scarily good debut from YouTubers Danny and Michael Philippou. Be sure to hold someone’s hand while watching.
There’s nothing revolutionary about the premise of naive idiots attempting to get closer to death. (See: “Flatliners”). But it’s the ingenious combination of horror and human connection that makes Talk to Me, well, something to talk about.
The film is thematically a bit thin but doesn’t stint on genuine scares, intensity or revulsion.
Talk to Me is hardly a bad horror film, but the disconnect between what was and what could be looms large over the final act.
Honestamente pienso que es una muy buena película, la premisa no parece gran cosa pero tiene una ejecución grandiosa que elevó mis expectativas al máximo, desde el primer encuentro sabes de que va la cosa y pese a que los personajes son conscientes del peligro que tienen en frente y que insisten en tentar a la suerte una y otra vez, tienes ganas de saber que ocurrirá con ellos, en especial con la protagonista cuyo pasado es vital para resolver la situación.
Se profundiza muy poco en el foco del mal y lejos de ser una falla termina siendo un acierto al potenciar el clima de suspenso.
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I liked the ending
The acting was decent
It had its moments for sure
But I rly couldn't relate to or like any of the characters
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i don’t recommend this movie. It’s full of ****! You’re just going to waste your time
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Production Company
Causeway Films,
Head Gear Films,
Metrol Technology,
Screen Australia,
Talk to Me Holdings,
The South Australian Film Corporation
Release Date Jul 28, 2023
Duration 1 h 35 m
Rating R
