Talk to Me

Incredibly effective.

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...

The ensemble never steps out of character, no matter how improbable the situation. While Wilde and Otto are the standouts, best supporting actor must go to the embalmed hand.

Talk to Me is a lot of unsettling fun. The Philippous show tremendous promise, and Wilde has the entrancing screen presence to become a major star sooner rather than later.

Though it leans on familiar genre tropes and stylistic conventions, a devastating script and charismatic cast (spearheaded by Sophie Wilde) make Talk To Me a terrifying and pervasively heartbreaking tale of grief.

Actors as incisive and persuasive as Wilde, Jensen and Bird break your heart a little, while the trials they endure are making that same heart race.

It works like gangbusters until it really doesn't. Still, there is something to be said for a near miss that leaves you somewhat intrigued for what the filmmakers will do next.

It has a good rhythm and curated visual work - characters that appear slightly blurred, dark lighting, overwhelming close-ups - that contributes to creating a disturbing atmosphere throughout the film. [Full review in Spanish]

Talk to Me is TWISTED, TERRIFYING, and the BEST HORROR film of the year. Directors Danny and Michael Philippou deliver inventive and genuine scares that will linger long after watching.

Despite its flaws and the relatively simple concept, Talk To Me proves to be a successful spookster for the majority of its runtime.