Talk to Me

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Talk to Me

R

2023

1h 35m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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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.

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Critics Consensus

With a gripping story and impressive practical effects, Talk to Me spins a terrifically creepy 21st-century horror yarn built on classic foundations.

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Talk to Me has a fright-filled, fast-paced, and often unpredictable story that'll keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

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Sergio Burstein

Los Angeles Times

10/05/2023

The majority of the feature demonstrates the capacity of the Phillipou's to be at the service of their characters and for their fabrication of a tense environment that is more and more desperate. [Full review in Spanish]

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Christina Newland

Monocle

08/11/2023

Incredibly effective.

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Adam Nayman

The Ringer

08/07/2023

Talk to Me holds you in its grip until it’s over, but that’s it. On the strength of pure craft and ambition, the Philippous have earned entry into the elevated-horror club; maybe as they grow and develop as directors, they’ll renounce their membership...

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Bryce Hanson

Horror Movie Talk

Sep 23

9/10

What hits hardest is the intense scenes of violence. I was squirming in my seat in a lot of scenes, and the movie holds on to those moments for a little longer than most. It’s like a more sadistic Evil Dead movie.

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Stephen Garrett

Book & Film Globe

Aug 21

3/5

The Philippous’ sensitivity to the vagaries and vulnerabilities of the teenage experience are also a big key to their film’s success—it’s free of the condescension that some teens-in-peril flicks exploit.

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Karina Adelgaard

Heaven of Horror

Aug 11

5/5

Not only does it hit the spot on an incredible number of solid horror points, but it also fits perfectly with the zeitgeist. This includes the use of social media, depression, bullying, and other things that fill people’s everyday lives.

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Marshall M

May 29

this one just gets better with each watch

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Pope of Mope

Apr 9

Loved the concept of this movie

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Ryan B

Apr 4

So good!! I can’t say anything wrong about this movie!

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09/20/2024

High concept horror movie that doesn't go the extra mile. The set up and premise is great. The writing and production gets you invested early. I hoped they did more with the third act. It's ended up as basically a more interesting possession Ouija horror movie. However, the most interesting aspects and horror elements exist in a handful of scenes never to be revisited.

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Frank N

08/29/2024

Awesome good time, must see

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David J

08/14/2024

One of the Best Horror Films I've seen Since The Conjuring!!!

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou
Producer: Samantha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton
Screenwriter: Bill Hinzman, Danny Philippou
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Talk to Me Holdings, Metrol Technology, Causeway Films, Screen Australia, Première TV Distribution, Head Gear Films, The South Australian Film Corporation
Rating: R (Some Sexual Material|Language Throughout|Strong/Bloody Violent Content)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 28, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 12, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $47.6M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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