TALK TO ME
Starring: Sophie Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji, Chris Alosio, Zoe Terakes, and Miranda Otto
Directors: Danny and Michael Philippou
NICK
Harkening back to games like Bloody Mary, Talk to Me takes things one step further as it not only turns possession into a game, but a game that becomes the equivalent of a street drug. Directors Danny and Michael Philippou have crafted a new take in a bloated genre that isn’t reliant on jump scares to unsettle you. Instead, they use foreshadowing and metaphors to navigate the way we handle grief. Much like Ari Aster with Hereditary, I expect this to be a launching pad for the two brothers. The Horror King of 2023 is here, and I can’t see it being unseated anytime soon.
PAIGE
Hands down, this is the best horror flick of the year thus far. If the directors (Danny and Michael Philippou) decide to stick with this genre, I think horror fans will be in good hands because Talk to Me will rattle you to your core with how unsettling and chilling it is. This A24 gem is a stylish and disturbing tale of grief and loss, but what gives it the upper hand is its killer cast, spearheaded by Sophie Wilde. This movie will keep you on edge from start to finish, it's that bloody good.
ADRIANO
Talk to Me is the kind of movie you need to see to believe. Debut directors Danny and Michael Philippou get full freedom to make a wild and deranged flick, the kind of film that once its central premise kicks in, it never lets up. It’s bloody, it’s insane, and despite its short runtime, it takes its time to tell a genuine story about grief, anchored by a star-making performance by Sophie Wilde. Plus, the grand finale is the perfect way to end such a frightening ride, and if a prequel were to be made, I wouldn’t be upset.
