Talk to Me

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Talk to Me

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Released Jul 28, 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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Audience Says

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

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]

Oct 5, 2023

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Christina Newland

Monocle

Incredibly effective.

Aug 11, 2023

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Adam Nayman

The Ringer

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...

Aug 7, 2023

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

This movie will inhabit your very being.

Oct 18, 2024

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William Stottor

Loud and Clear Reviews

The Philippou brothers conjure up a delightfully devious horror in Talk to Me, which excels when they lean into intense violence and the eeriness of the supernatural.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 3, 2024

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Ankit Ojha

Cinema Elite

There are ways and means to push a horror’s lead to its edge, but the writing choices make Mia cripplingly unable to do much to “fight” the antagonistic supernatural forces.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 9, 2024

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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.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/20/24

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Frank N

Awesome good time, must see

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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David J

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/14/24

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David

overated, not scary at all and you could see the plot from a mile away

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/22/23

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Andre

Chills, tears, laughs and more tears!!!!! I couldn't stop crying....every five minutes tears were rolling down my face. This woman is a force of nature, an inspiration a visionary. There's no way you will leave the theater without feeling inspired and fueld to to just do better in life and not take a single second we have here on this earth for granted. Thank you for your love, MOTIVATION, for for all you do Beyoncé. Off to buy 20 more tickets. 😌✌🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/01/23

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Pyro

Omg what a great movie! Better than I expected!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/23

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Danny Philippou

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Michael Philippou

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Mia

Miranda Otto

Sue

Otis Dhanji

Daniel

Alexandra Jensen

Jade

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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: The South Australian Film Corporation, Screen Australia, Causeway Films, Metrol Technology, Première TV Distribution, Head Gear Films, Talk to Me Holdings
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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