Talk to Me

This was a very well written piece. The acting was on point. The plot very strong

Talk to Me is uniformly one of the best horror movies I've ever seen. At every turn I was glued to my seat utterly enthralled by everything happening onscreen. Performances across the board are emotionally charged and gripping, the cinematography is inspired, and while arguably telegraphed at points in where the story is going, it never once detracted from my overall experience, and occasionally even built upon it. Thoroughly freaked the fuck out of me once or twice, and when it wasn't being scary, it was so interesting I still couldn't look away. The fact that this is the feature debut of the Philippou brothers speaks highly of their talent, and I genuinely cannot wait for whatever they make next. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a strong dose of horror!

I will skip the stupid analysis. This is a MUST WATCH!

A24 is famous for making unique horror movies that are different from the typical big-studio ones. While some of their films don't hit the mark completely, they usually bring something interesting to the table. Surprisingly, "Talk to Me" isn't just an artistic, slow-building scary movie; it appeals to a broader audience beyond the usual A24 fans.

The film tackles the horrors of irrational teenage behavior, the dangers of peer pressure, and the feeling of being isolated quite skillfully. It also deals with grief in a realistic way, as the main young characters each face their own challenges. While not every actor in the cast is outstanding, the main ones do a pretty good job. These characters are more developed compared to those in recent horror films, even though they make questionable decisions. The film's main focus is on the dangers of peer pressure.

Now, the big question for a horror movie is whether it's genuinely scary. "Talk to Me" doesn't rely heavily on those sudden jump scares, and when they do happen, they're well-done and not just thrown in lazily. Instead, the film's ability to give you the creeps and stick with you comes from a mix of a good build-up and striking visuals. Despite having a small budget, the movie excels on a technical level, especially when it comes to creative camera work, especially when the demon takes control of the characters.

The writing makes the characters relatable, and the visuals make the scary parts even scarier. It might not be the "scariest film since Hereditary," but it's got some seriously spooky moments. The ending might not work for everyone, but personally, I liked how the film wrapped things up

(Un)holy kangaroo! This was an absolute banger! 😱

Absolutely outstanding. One of the greatest contemporary horrors.

A24 has been making some real solid horror films that aren't just straight gore. Love the stories that come with them. This one was another banger, hit it straight out of the park with this one. There were some twists & turns that I wasn't expecting. Make sure to add this to your spooky movie list.

I was skeptical because I'm not a big horror fan but that was awesomely creepy, loved it.

A24 has been killing the horror department recently! This is simply a rock solid horror film that does not get bogged down with the often metaphorical nature of A24. It will appeal to most fans of the genre. Can't wait to watch it again!

Rating: 4.5/5 - 90% - Highly Recommend