The cinematic adaptation of Street Fighter— a Japanese media franchise centering a series of games— proved to be quite hard to make after Jean-Claude Van Damme took a shot at it. The 1994 movie directed by Steven E. de Souza was adapted from the Street Fighter game series.
Jean-Claude Van Damme in Street Fighter. Credit: Universal Pictures
Now, nearly after three decades, a report of a Street Fighter reboot is swirling, but also struggling to make a hard splash. Fans are still doubtful about the movie adaptation of the games as Van Damme’s Street Fighter was not so impressive for fans or critics. And this was hard to endure for any action movie enthusiast. The movie could claim only an 11% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Street Fighter Reboot First Look Unveiled
Street Fighter. Credit: Capcom
A new Street Fighter movie is in the works at Legendary, and they recently revealed its first look.
Jean-Claude Van Damme in Street Fighter. Credit: Universal Pictures
Now, nearly after three decades, a report of a Street Fighter reboot is swirling, but also struggling to make a hard splash. Fans are still doubtful about the movie adaptation of the games as Van Damme’s Street Fighter was not so impressive for fans or critics. And this was hard to endure for any action movie enthusiast. The movie could claim only an 11% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Street Fighter Reboot First Look Unveiled
Street Fighter. Credit: Capcom
A new Street Fighter movie is in the works at Legendary, and they recently revealed its first look.
- 5/22/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Last year's Talk To Me was a big breakout for sibling directorial duo Danny and Michael Philippou, who graduated from creative, crazed YouTube work to a horror hit for A24 ($92 million from a $4.5 million budget). Now the company is looking to stay in business with them, and Sally Hawkins is also attached to star in their latest effort Bring Her Back.
While Deadline reports that it's an original horror movie, the other details are remaining under wraps so far. There's not even mention of who wrote the script (though Danny Philipou was among those involved in Talk To Me's writing team), and we know that the film's producing duo Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton are back for the new one.
The Philipou duo will have the cameras rolling this summer, meaning that it has leapt ahead of a potential Talk To Me sequel and the documentary about their exploration...
While Deadline reports that it's an original horror movie, the other details are remaining under wraps so far. There's not even mention of who wrote the script (though Danny Philipou was among those involved in Talk To Me's writing team), and we know that the film's producing duo Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton are back for the new one.
The Philipou duo will have the cameras rolling this summer, meaning that it has leapt ahead of a potential Talk To Me sequel and the documentary about their exploration...
- 4/30/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Following the success of their feature debut, the horror film Talk to Me, the directing duo of Danny and Michael Philippou signed on to make a new film adaptation of the Street Fighter video game franchise, started developing a Talk to Me sequel titled Talk 2 Me, and let it be known that they had already shot some sort of Talk to Me prequel (but it’s not clear if or when we’ll get to see that footage), had an action drama project they’d like to make, and also had a horror script called Bring Her Back that they wanted to get into production. Now Deadline has confirmed that Bring Her Back is heading into production and will be made before Talk 2 Me or Street Fighter, with two-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins of The Shape of Water and Blue Jasmine signed on to star in the film.
- 4/30/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A24’s horror movie Talk to Me may not have been recognized by the Academy Awards here in the United States this year, but the box office hit just scored big over in Australia.
The most prestigious awards ceremony for the Australian film and television industry is the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, and Talk to Me – directed by Australian brothers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou – just took home eight awards over the weekend… including the single biggest prize of the night: Best Picture!
In addition to Best Picture, Talk to Me also won the following awards:
Best Direction in Film – Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou Best Lead Actress in Film – Sophie Wilde Best Editing in Film – Geoff Lamb Best Hair and Makeup – Rebecca Buratto, Paul Katte, Nick Nicolaou Best Original Score in Film – Cornel Wilczek Best Screenplay in Film – Danny Philippou, Bill Hinzman Best Sound in Film – Emma Bortignon,...
The most prestigious awards ceremony for the Australian film and television industry is the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, and Talk to Me – directed by Australian brothers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou – just took home eight awards over the weekend… including the single biggest prize of the night: Best Picture!
In addition to Best Picture, Talk to Me also won the following awards:
Best Direction in Film – Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou Best Lead Actress in Film – Sophie Wilde Best Editing in Film – Geoff Lamb Best Hair and Makeup – Rebecca Buratto, Paul Katte, Nick Nicolaou Best Original Score in Film – Cornel Wilczek Best Screenplay in Film – Danny Philippou, Bill Hinzman Best Sound in Film – Emma Bortignon,...
- 2/14/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (Aacta) handed out its 2024 awards on Saturday, and Talk to Me won big, including for best film and best director, while Margot Robbie was honored with the Trailblazer Award.
Barbie, Oppenheimer and The Bear were among the Hollywood honorees, with big Australian winners including the likes of The Newsreader, Deadloch and The New Boy.
“Talk to Me is the biggest winner of the night, adding a further three awards to its collection and taking its total wins to eight, following the Aacta Industry Awards earlier in the week,” the Australian Academy noted. The honors include the one for best direction in film for sibling-YouTubers-turned-directors Danny and Michael Philippou.
Among acting talent earning trophies, rising star Sophie Wilde won the best lead actress in film award for her performance in Talk to Me, while Aswan Reid got the best lead actor in film...
Barbie, Oppenheimer and The Bear were among the Hollywood honorees, with big Australian winners including the likes of The Newsreader, Deadloch and The New Boy.
“Talk to Me is the biggest winner of the night, adding a further three awards to its collection and taking its total wins to eight, following the Aacta Industry Awards earlier in the week,” the Australian Academy noted. The honors include the one for best direction in film for sibling-YouTubers-turned-directors Danny and Michael Philippou.
Among acting talent earning trophies, rising star Sophie Wilde won the best lead actress in film award for her performance in Talk to Me, while Aswan Reid got the best lead actor in film...
- 2/10/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Talk to Me” was the runaway winner at this year’s main awards from the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts.
The native production, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival last year and was acquired by A24 for North American distribution, scored three of the evening’s top prizes, including wins for best film, best lead actress for Sophie Wilde and best direction for the filmmaking duo of brothers, Danny Philippou and Michael Philoppou.
Other winners from this year’s edition include “The New Boy” stars Aswan Reid and Deborah Mailman in lead actor and supporting actress, respectively, and Hugo Weaving in supporting actor for “The Rooster.”
The Aacta Awards were held Saturday evening at the Home of the Arts, Gold Coast in Queensland. Rebel Wilson served as host, while Australian star Margot Robbie was honored with the group’s trailblazer award.
See the full list of winners below.
The native production, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival last year and was acquired by A24 for North American distribution, scored three of the evening’s top prizes, including wins for best film, best lead actress for Sophie Wilde and best direction for the filmmaking duo of brothers, Danny Philippou and Michael Philoppou.
Other winners from this year’s edition include “The New Boy” stars Aswan Reid and Deborah Mailman in lead actor and supporting actress, respectively, and Hugo Weaving in supporting actor for “The Rooster.”
The Aacta Awards were held Saturday evening at the Home of the Arts, Gold Coast in Queensland. Rebel Wilson served as host, while Australian star Margot Robbie was honored with the group’s trailblazer award.
See the full list of winners below.
- 2/10/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Talk to Me was named Best Film at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, which were handed out today on the Gold Coast. The teen horror pic also won Best Director for Danny and Michael Philippou and Best Lead Actress for Sophie Wilde.
Talk to Me took eight total statuettes, including five from the Aacta Industry Awards earlier in the week. The Newsreader and Deadloch also won five AACTAs each, including the Industry nods.
The group also revealed its winners in TV, online and other categories. See the full list from both Aacta Awards ceremonies below.
Aswan Reid took Best Lead Actor in a Film for The New Boy, and his co-star Deborah Mailman won the Supporting Actress prize. Hugo Weaving scooped Best Supporting Actor for The Rooster and added a Best Lead Actor in a Drama trophy for Love Me.
On the TV side, The Newsreader took Best Drama Series,...
Talk to Me took eight total statuettes, including five from the Aacta Industry Awards earlier in the week. The Newsreader and Deadloch also won five AACTAs each, including the Industry nods.
The group also revealed its winners in TV, online and other categories. See the full list from both Aacta Awards ceremonies below.
Aswan Reid took Best Lead Actor in a Film for The New Boy, and his co-star Deborah Mailman won the Supporting Actress prize. Hugo Weaving scooped Best Supporting Actor for The Rooster and added a Best Lead Actor in a Drama trophy for Love Me.
On the TV side, The Newsreader took Best Drama Series,...
- 2/10/2024
- by Erik Pedersen and Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
We know for sure that Danny and Michael Philippou, the sibling directing duo behind the Australian horror film Talk to Me (read our review at This Link, watch our interview with the directors in the embed above) are going to be making a sequel to that movie. The film not only racked up over $90 million at the global box office, it also earned praise from the likes of Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Jordan Peele, George Miller, and Ari Aster… so it was no surprise when A24 announced they had given a greenlight to the a follow-up, titled Talk 2 Me. But while the sequel moves ahead, one person who still doesn’t know if they’re going to be involved with it is Talk to Me star Sophie Wilde.
Talk to Me marked the feature directorial debut of the Philippou brothers, who have a following of over 6 million subscribers on their YouTube channel RackaRacka.
Talk to Me marked the feature directorial debut of the Philippou brothers, who have a following of over 6 million subscribers on their YouTube channel RackaRacka.
- 2/9/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The groundbreaking movie, Talk to Me, was one of the standout horror movies of 2022. From renowned studio A24, the movie earned an impressive $92 million against a modest budget of $4.5 million. After its cinematic release, it has continued climbing in the streaming world. What’s so astounding about this triumph is the fact that the movie was helmed by first time filmmakers and twin-brothers, Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou. After rising to fame as YouTube sensations, these two visionary minds showcased that their creative abilities can shine in the world of movies too. So, let’s dive into the story...
- 2/8/2024
- by Matthew C. F
- TVovermind.com
The winners for the 51st Saturn Award were unveiled last night, with Avatar: The Way of Water leading the winners with four awards. Barbie, Dial of Destiny and Oppenheimer took three. On the TV front, Star Trek: Picard led with four wins, while Outlander and Wednesday trailed with two apiece. In addition to these, Keanu Reeves received the inaugural Lance Reddick Legacy Award.
Check out the complete list of all Saturn Award winners across film, television and home media — which you know we love — below:
Best Science Fiction Film
Avatar: The Way of Water (Walt Disney/Lightstorm)
The Creator (20th Century Studios)
M3GAN (Universal Pictures/Blumhouse)
Prey (20th Century Studios/Hulu)
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (Paramount/Hasbro)
Best Fantasy Film
Barbie (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Paramount Pictures/Hasbro)
Haunted Mansion (Walt Disney Studios)
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Lucasfilm/Paramount/Disney...
Check out the complete list of all Saturn Award winners across film, television and home media — which you know we love — below:
Best Science Fiction Film
Avatar: The Way of Water (Walt Disney/Lightstorm)
The Creator (20th Century Studios)
M3GAN (Universal Pictures/Blumhouse)
Prey (20th Century Studios/Hulu)
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (Paramount/Hasbro)
Best Fantasy Film
Barbie (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Paramount Pictures/Hasbro)
Haunted Mansion (Walt Disney Studios)
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Lucasfilm/Paramount/Disney...
- 2/5/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Searching for and listening to movie soundtrack music for the year is an active quest of curiosity, discovery, and collage. For those fatigued and pushing through the chilliest season, I hope this mix can provide both energy and warmth, as it did to me in making it.Trends in film music over the last decade are continuing strong in 2023, particularly in the ambition of independent auteurs using complex and unusual scoring. The foundation for this mix is Angela Schanelec's beautiful and aptly titled Music, which provides both diegetic and non-diegetic moments to guide us. Samples range from The Old Oak, in which classical choral choir meets Syrian guitar and words of hope that now hit harder than ever, to a mix of sentimental strings courtesy of the legendary Joe Hisaishi. Abstract experimental sounds by two completely different kinds of artists—Harmony Korine and Thomas Newman—are mixed with sliced...
- 1/4/2024
- MUBI
Rachel McAdams as Barbara Dimon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon in ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ (Photo Credit: Dana Hawley)
The San Diego Film Critics Society’s 2023 nominees and winners are in step with the group’s reputation for marching to the beat of a different drummer. Barbie earned 12 nominations but was absent from the Best Picture category. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, which has only made a few appearances on awards lists, picked up eight nominations and was ultimately named the Best Picture of 2023.
The San Diego Film Critics Society’s winners were announced on December 19, 2023.
Best Picture
American Fiction
Winner: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Runner Up: Oppenheimer
Best Director
Kelly Fremon Craig, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
Runner Up: Greta Gerwig, Barbie
Cord Jefferson, American Fiction
Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
Winner: Martin Scorsese,...
The San Diego Film Critics Society’s 2023 nominees and winners are in step with the group’s reputation for marching to the beat of a different drummer. Barbie earned 12 nominations but was absent from the Best Picture category. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, which has only made a few appearances on awards lists, picked up eight nominations and was ultimately named the Best Picture of 2023.
The San Diego Film Critics Society’s winners were announced on December 19, 2023.
Best Picture
American Fiction
Winner: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Runner Up: Oppenheimer
Best Director
Kelly Fremon Craig, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
Runner Up: Greta Gerwig, Barbie
Cord Jefferson, American Fiction
Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
Winner: Martin Scorsese,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The Australian drama premiered at Cannes and stars Cate Blanchett.
Warwick Thornton’s The New Boy leads the nominations for the 2024 Aacta (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) Awards with 12 nods, closely followed by horror Talk To Me with 11 nominations.
The New Boy is up for best film, actress for Cate Blanchett and actor for newcomer Aswan Reid while Australian Indigenous filmmaker Thornton is nominated for best director, screenplay and cinematography.
The film is set in 1940s Australia and stars Blanchett (who also serves as a producer) as a nun who takes in a nine-year-old Aboriginal orphan boy. It...
Warwick Thornton’s The New Boy leads the nominations for the 2024 Aacta (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) Awards with 12 nods, closely followed by horror Talk To Me with 11 nominations.
The New Boy is up for best film, actress for Cate Blanchett and actor for newcomer Aswan Reid while Australian Indigenous filmmaker Thornton is nominated for best director, screenplay and cinematography.
The film is set in 1940s Australia and stars Blanchett (who also serves as a producer) as a nun who takes in a nine-year-old Aboriginal orphan boy. It...
- 12/11/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
While all of us old folks weren't looking, YouTube became the training ground for the next generation of incredible horror filmmakers. One high-profile example: "Talk to Me" directors Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou learned their craft by making shorts on the internet before crafting their very slick, very scary A24 horror hit. But one less high-profile example is the one that's kept me awake at night, and counts as perhaps my favorite horror experience of 2023.
Let's talk about "The Oldest View," and young director Kane Parsons.
Parsons first hit my radar when he partnered with A24 and producer James Wan to bring his surreal and frightening horror short film series "The Backrooms" to theaters. That project is still in development, but because this guy is apparently nothing if not busy, he's also been working on a separate YouTube horror short film series while that cooks. That second project is called "The Oldest View,...
Let's talk about "The Oldest View," and young director Kane Parsons.
Parsons first hit my radar when he partnered with A24 and producer James Wan to bring his surreal and frightening horror short film series "The Backrooms" to theaters. That project is still in development, but because this guy is apparently nothing if not busy, he's also been working on a separate YouTube horror short film series while that cooks. That second project is called "The Oldest View,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film
A24's summer horror hit "Talk to Me" is absolutely devastating, but the movie is even sadder when you know the true story behind it. Danny and Michael Philippou crafted a supernatural narrative for their debut feature film, but they also brought in a bit of real life experience.
Mia (Sophie Wilde) is struggling to cope with the passing of her mother when she discovers a way to commune with the dead through holding an embalmed hand. Holding hands is a central motif in the film -- it's both the way characters lift each other out of hard times and get pulled further into darkness. But believe it or not, the hand itself was not even in the first iteration of the story. However, the hand quickly fell into place with the other concepts the co-writers had in mind for the movie.
Danny Phillippou explained in an interview with Indiewire:...
Mia (Sophie Wilde) is struggling to cope with the passing of her mother when she discovers a way to commune with the dead through holding an embalmed hand. Holding hands is a central motif in the film -- it's both the way characters lift each other out of hard times and get pulled further into darkness. But believe it or not, the hand itself was not even in the first iteration of the story. However, the hand quickly fell into place with the other concepts the co-writers had in mind for the movie.
Danny Phillippou explained in an interview with Indiewire:...
- 11/1/2023
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
Stars: Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Ari McCarthy | Written by Bill Hinzman, Daley Pearson, Danny Philippou | Directed by Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou
Adelaide teens take an occult party game too far in this terrific debut from Australian YouTube celebrities (and twin brothers) Danny and Michael Philippou. Inventive, creepy and confidently directed, it’s one of the best horror films of the year.
After a deeply disturbing prologue, shot in an impressive single take, the film centres on Mia (Sophie Wilde), who’s grown more and more distant from her father (Marcus Johnson) since the traumatic loss of her mother, two years previously. Accordingly, Mia spends most of her time at her best friend Jade’s (Alexandra Jensen) house, which is slightly awkward, because Jade is dating Mia’s ex-boyfriend, Daniel (Otis Dhanji).
When the teens attend a...
Adelaide teens take an occult party game too far in this terrific debut from Australian YouTube celebrities (and twin brothers) Danny and Michael Philippou. Inventive, creepy and confidently directed, it’s one of the best horror films of the year.
After a deeply disturbing prologue, shot in an impressive single take, the film centres on Mia (Sophie Wilde), who’s grown more and more distant from her father (Marcus Johnson) since the traumatic loss of her mother, two years previously. Accordingly, Mia spends most of her time at her best friend Jade’s (Alexandra Jensen) house, which is slightly awkward, because Jade is dating Mia’s ex-boyfriend, Daniel (Otis Dhanji).
When the teens attend a...
- 10/20/2023
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
A24’s Talk to Me scared up over $72 million at the box office, and the critically acclaimed horror hit is now available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD from A24 and Lionsgate.
To whet your appetite for the physical media release, Bloody Disgusting has been provided with an exclusive clip from the bonus features package. You can check it out below.
The clip takes you behind the scenes of Talk to Me with directors Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, who discuss their transition from YouTube to feature filmmaking.
“The whole process was so incredible,” they explain. “We’re used to forcing family and friends to give us performances and try to squeeze something out of them. Having people that are dedicated to it – like Sophie Wilde – that’s just so amazing on screen. Having people like that that you can collaborate with and work on the characters with. Brings...
To whet your appetite for the physical media release, Bloody Disgusting has been provided with an exclusive clip from the bonus features package. You can check it out below.
The clip takes you behind the scenes of Talk to Me with directors Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, who discuss their transition from YouTube to feature filmmaking.
“The whole process was so incredible,” they explain. “We’re used to forcing family and friends to give us performances and try to squeeze something out of them. Having people that are dedicated to it – like Sophie Wilde – that’s just so amazing on screen. Having people like that that you can collaborate with and work on the characters with. Brings...
- 10/3/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Death, taxes, and low-budget horror movies becoming breakout smash hits upon release -- more and more, these seem to be the only certainties in life and, needless to say, we're excited about one of them more than the others. Everything about the success of "Talk to Me" defies convention, from the unusual career trajectory of sibling directing duo Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou to the fact that a sequel has already been put into development -- a rarity for indie studio A24. But the long odds haven't stopped the film from flying high and scaring the heck out of audiences around the world, and after its incredibly profitable theatrical run, horror fans are about to have the chance to catch "Talk to Me" without even having to step outside the door.
And honestly, while we here at /Film are unabashed champions of the big-screen experience, watching this particular movie at...
And honestly, while we here at /Film are unabashed champions of the big-screen experience, watching this particular movie at...
- 9/12/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
A24’s low budget horror hit Talk to Me scared up $67 million at the box office, making the film one of A24’s top horror hits to date. And the film just hit at-home Digital today!
You can purchase the film on Digital outlets now for $19.99.
Up next, Talk to Me hits 4K + Blu-ray + Digital on October 3, 2023.
According to Amazon’s listing, there will be an Amazon Exclusive Edition of Talk to Me on 4K + Blu-ray + Digital, and you’ll find the alternate art for that release below as well.
Special Features:
Audio Commentary with Cowriter-Director Danny Philippou and Director Michael Philippou “In the Grip of Terror” Featurette Deleted Scenes Theatrical Trailer Talk to Me Q&a with Filmmakers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou (Amazon Exclusive)
The brutal terror of Talk to Me unfolds when “a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand; they become...
You can purchase the film on Digital outlets now for $19.99.
Up next, Talk to Me hits 4K + Blu-ray + Digital on October 3, 2023.
According to Amazon’s listing, there will be an Amazon Exclusive Edition of Talk to Me on 4K + Blu-ray + Digital, and you’ll find the alternate art for that release below as well.
Special Features:
Audio Commentary with Cowriter-Director Danny Philippou and Director Michael Philippou “In the Grip of Terror” Featurette Deleted Scenes Theatrical Trailer Talk to Me Q&a with Filmmakers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou (Amazon Exclusive)
The brutal terror of Talk to Me unfolds when “a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand; they become...
- 9/12/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Emma Seligman’s Bottoms breaks into top 10 in second weekend.
Talk To Me from Australia’s Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou has become A24’s highest grossing horror release at the North American box office, earning $44.6m to date.
‘Talk To Me’: Sundance Review
The film about a group of youngsters who attempt to contact the spirit world has been a buzz title ever since it premiered at Sundance at the start of the year and has not disappointed at the box office.
Playing in 1,075 cinemas it added $1.8m over the Friday to Sunday portion and $2.2m over the four-day holiday weekend,...
Talk To Me from Australia’s Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou has become A24’s highest grossing horror release at the North American box office, earning $44.6m to date.
‘Talk To Me’: Sundance Review
The film about a group of youngsters who attempt to contact the spirit world has been a buzz title ever since it premiered at Sundance at the start of the year and has not disappointed at the box office.
Playing in 1,075 cinemas it added $1.8m over the Friday to Sunday portion and $2.2m over the four-day holiday weekend,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Emma Seligman’s Bottoms breaks into top 10 in second weekend.
Talk To Me from Australia’s Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou has become A24’s highest grossing horror release at the North American box office, earning $44.6m to date.
‘Talk To Me’: Sundance Review
The film about a group of youngsters who attempt to contact the spirit world has been a buzz title ever since it premiered at Sundance at the start of the year and has not disappointed at the box office.
Playing in 1,075 cinemas it added $1.8m over the Friday to Sunday portion and $2.2m over the four-day holiday weekend,...
Talk To Me from Australia’s Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou has become A24’s highest grossing horror release at the North American box office, earning $44.6m to date.
‘Talk To Me’: Sundance Review
The film about a group of youngsters who attempt to contact the spirit world has been a buzz title ever since it premiered at Sundance at the start of the year and has not disappointed at the box office.
Playing in 1,075 cinemas it added $1.8m over the Friday to Sunday portion and $2.2m over the four-day holiday weekend,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Earlier this month, we reported that Danny and Michael Philippou, the directors of A24's low-budget Australian horror sensation "Talk To Me," had already shot a prequel to the movie based around the character Duckett, who is the focal point of the movie's opening sequence. Some got the impression that the prequel was a full-length feature film. That wouldn't be too far-fetched, given that last year director Ti West revealed he'd secretly shot a prequel to his slasher movie "X," and "Pearl" landed in theaters just a few months later.
Now, the Brothers Philippou have offered some clarification in the October 2023 issue of Empire, explaining that the prequel is actually a "series of clips following Duckett's story, that were designed to be uploaded anonymously online. It's not a movie, by any stretch."
When the prequel was first mentioned, Danny Philippou said that the two of them were hoping to find...
Now, the Brothers Philippou have offered some clarification in the October 2023 issue of Empire, explaining that the prequel is actually a "series of clips following Duckett's story, that were designed to be uploaded anonymously online. It's not a movie, by any stretch."
When the prequel was first mentioned, Danny Philippou said that the two of them were hoping to find...
- 8/30/2023
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
The Australian horror film Talk to Me has already managed to become one of the most popular genre releases of the year. It has made almost $50 million at the global box office, generated a lot of positive word-of-mouth, and gotten praise from the likes of Steven Spielberg, Jordan Peele, and Peter Jackson. Its financial success has resulted in A24 ordering a sequel called Talk 2 Me from directors Danny and Michael Philippou – and now we know when it’s going to be reaching physical media. Amazon is already accepting pre-orders for Blu-ray and 4K releases of Talk to Me with the release date of October 3rd. Check it out at This Link!
Talk to Me marks the feature directorial debut of the Philippou brothers, who have a following of over 6 million subscribers on their YouTube channel RackaRacka. The film has the following synopsis: When a group of friends discover how...
Talk to Me marks the feature directorial debut of the Philippou brothers, who have a following of over 6 million subscribers on their YouTube channel RackaRacka. The film has the following synopsis: When a group of friends discover how...
- 8/22/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Talk To Me is an A24 smash-hit horror film directed by Danny and Michael Philippou from a screenplay by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman. The horror film follows a group of friends who find out that they can call upon spirits using an embalmed hand that they found. But when they get hooked on this supernatural power one of them unleashes something truly awful. So, if you loved Talk To Me here are some similar ones you could watch next.
Sinister (Max) Credit – Lionsgate Movies
Synopsis: True crime novelist Ellison Oswald (Ethan Hawke) is so desperate to repeat the success of his first book that he moves his family into a home that served as the setting of a brutal murder. But instead of inspiration, Ellison finds a box of mysterious home movies in the attic that seem to point to unspeakable terrors — ones that could threaten his entire family.
Sinister (Max) Credit – Lionsgate Movies
Synopsis: True crime novelist Ellison Oswald (Ethan Hawke) is so desperate to repeat the success of his first book that he moves his family into a home that served as the setting of a brutal murder. But instead of inspiration, Ellison finds a box of mysterious home movies in the attic that seem to point to unspeakable terrors — ones that could threaten his entire family.
- 8/12/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
A24 has announced plans for a Talk to Me sequel titled Talk 2 Me, with the original writing and directing teams returning for the project.
The follow-up to the breakout Australian supernatural horror film will be written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, with Danny and Michael Philippou returning as the directors. Causeway Films co-founders Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton will produce the movie. No details of the plot have been released.
The original Talk to Me centers around a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using a mysterious embalmed hand and stars Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, and Miranda Otto. Watch a teaser for its sequel below.
Thanks to word of mouth and critical acclaim, it’s already one of A24’s highest-grossing horror flicks of all time. With a domestic gross of $22 million in 11 days, it’s already surpassed the final domestic total...
The follow-up to the breakout Australian supernatural horror film will be written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, with Danny and Michael Philippou returning as the directors. Causeway Films co-founders Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton will produce the movie. No details of the plot have been released.
The original Talk to Me centers around a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using a mysterious embalmed hand and stars Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, and Miranda Otto. Watch a teaser for its sequel below.
Thanks to word of mouth and critical acclaim, it’s already one of A24’s highest-grossing horror flicks of all time. With a domestic gross of $22 million in 11 days, it’s already surpassed the final domestic total...
- 8/8/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
A24’s Talk to Me left the door open for more incredibly creepy tales of a severed hand that can be used to conjure spirits. Following the R-rated indie horror/thriller’s impressive opening, A24 is walking through that door and summoning up a sequel.
Directors Danny and Michael Philippou are confirmed to return to helm the follow-up, with Talk to Me‘s screenwriters Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman also on board to write the sequel.
A24’s sequel announcement did not include any plot details or cast news.
Talk to Me opened in theaters on July 28, 2023 and snagged the title for A24’s second-biggest opening weekend. The film stars Sophie Wilde, Miranda Otto, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Zoe Terakes, and Chris Alosi.
Talk to Me sits at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, with Av Club’s Lauren Coates saying “a devastating script and charismatic cast (spearheaded by Sophie Wilde...
Directors Danny and Michael Philippou are confirmed to return to helm the follow-up, with Talk to Me‘s screenwriters Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman also on board to write the sequel.
A24’s sequel announcement did not include any plot details or cast news.
Talk to Me opened in theaters on July 28, 2023 and snagged the title for A24’s second-biggest opening weekend. The film stars Sophie Wilde, Miranda Otto, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Zoe Terakes, and Chris Alosi.
Talk to Me sits at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, with Av Club’s Lauren Coates saying “a devastating script and charismatic cast (spearheaded by Sophie Wilde...
- 8/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
A24 is going all in on a new horror franchise as the studio is officially developing a sequel to this summer's sleeper hit "Talk to Me." Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, the film hit theaters less than two weeks ago against rave reviews from the festival circuit earlier this year. Audiences responded kindly and the studio wasted zero time in giving the sequel the go-ahead.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the follow-up is aptly titled "Talk 2 Me." Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman are set to pen the screenplay, while the Philippou brothers will once again return to the director's chair. Plot details remain under wraps at this time. The first movie focuses on a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. They become hooked on the new thrill of it all until one of them goes too far and unleashes malicious supernatural forces.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the follow-up is aptly titled "Talk 2 Me." Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman are set to pen the screenplay, while the Philippou brothers will once again return to the director's chair. Plot details remain under wraps at this time. The first movie focuses on a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. They become hooked on the new thrill of it all until one of them goes too far and unleashes malicious supernatural forces.
- 8/8/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The US producer-distributor posted a ‘Talk 2 Me’ graphic on social media.
A24 has confirmed it is making a sequel to its summer horror hit Talk To Me with Danny and Michael Philippou, writer-directors of the first film.
The Philippou brothers will direct the film, which they will have written with Bill Hinzman.
The US-based producer-distributor posted a graphic on social media of the hand from the first film, which twisted into the shape of a number two, amid the title Talk 2 Me: The Sequel.
The graphic then added the words ‘Coming soon’. No production or release dates for the sequel...
A24 has confirmed it is making a sequel to its summer horror hit Talk To Me with Danny and Michael Philippou, writer-directors of the first film.
The Philippou brothers will direct the film, which they will have written with Bill Hinzman.
The US-based producer-distributor posted a graphic on social media of the hand from the first film, which twisted into the shape of a number two, amid the title Talk 2 Me: The Sequel.
The graphic then added the words ‘Coming soon’. No production or release dates for the sequel...
- 8/8/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Last week, we shared a quote from Danny and Michael Philippou, the sibling directing duo behind the Australian horror film Talk to Me (read our review at This Link, watch our interview with the directors in the embed above), where they said they wouldn’t be able to resist making a sequel to their film if they were given the opportunity. Now Deadline reports that they are getting that opportunity. The Philippous are officially working with A24 on a sequel titled Talk 2 Me!
Danny Philippou previously said that he already had scenes and set pieces in mind for a follow-up, so it sounds like he’s going to be able to bring them to the screen now. He wrote the screenplay for Talk to Me with Bill Hinzman, who just happens to share a name with the late actor who played the Cemetery Ghoul in George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead...
Danny Philippou previously said that he already had scenes and set pieces in mind for a follow-up, so it sounds like he’s going to be able to bring them to the screen now. He wrote the screenplay for Talk to Me with Bill Hinzman, who just happens to share a name with the late actor who played the Cemetery Ghoul in George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead...
- 8/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A24 has given the go-ahead to a sequel to “Talk to Me,” the supernatural thriller that has become a surprise hit at the summer box office (amassing more than $22 million domestically). Filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou, who got their start with a series of zany YouTube videos, will return to direct the new film, titled “Talk 2 Me.” Danny Philippou is writing the screenplay with Bill Hinzman.
When TheWrap spoke to the Philippou brothers, they said they were deciding between paths that they would want to take for the sequel – either following some of the characters from the original film or veering off in an entirely new direction. They also said they had created a lengthy “mythology bible” exploring the lore of the film – including where the haunted hand, which teenagers in the first film use to open a doorway to a spirit world, actually came from.
“Talk to Me” is...
When TheWrap spoke to the Philippou brothers, they said they were deciding between paths that they would want to take for the sequel – either following some of the characters from the original film or veering off in an entirely new direction. They also said they had created a lengthy “mythology bible” exploring the lore of the film – including where the haunted hand, which teenagers in the first film use to open a doorway to a spirit world, actually came from.
“Talk to Me” is...
- 8/8/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Directed by brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, the horror movie Talk to Me has scared up an impressive $26 million worldwide for A24 in the last couple weeks, and Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon that a sequel is already on the way!
Danny and Michael Philippou will return to direct Talk to Me 2 for A24! The Australian duo got their start with the popular YouTube channel RackaRacka, launched back in 2013.
Danny Philippou is writing the screenplay with Bill Hinzman (Talk to Me).
Talk to Me was made on a reported production budget of just $4.5 million, which the movie was able to earn back in its first day of release. A24 acquired the film out of Sundance for a reported “high seven figures,” and it looks like that gamble is paying off big time for them.
[Related] How ‘Talk to Me’ Adds Depth to Horror Clichés Through Loss and Loneliness
The brutal...
Danny and Michael Philippou will return to direct Talk to Me 2 for A24! The Australian duo got their start with the popular YouTube channel RackaRacka, launched back in 2013.
Danny Philippou is writing the screenplay with Bill Hinzman (Talk to Me).
Talk to Me was made on a reported production budget of just $4.5 million, which the movie was able to earn back in its first day of release. A24 acquired the film out of Sundance for a reported “high seven figures,” and it looks like that gamble is paying off big time for them.
[Related] How ‘Talk to Me’ Adds Depth to Horror Clichés Through Loss and Loneliness
The brutal...
- 8/8/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
A24 has greenlit a sequel to “Talk to Me,” a supernatural horror film that continues to beat box office expectations.
Australian YouTube stars Danny and Michael Philippou, who directed the scary thriller in their feature debut, will return for the follow-up film. Danny Philippou is writing the screenplay with Bill Hinzman. Plot details have not been revealed.
“Talk to Me” opened in theaters on July 28 and beat expectations with its $10 million debut. Those ticket sales ranked as the second-biggest start in wide release ever for A24, following “Hereditary” with $13.6 million. The film has since generated a healthy $23.2 million at the domestic box office.
A24 nabbed “Talk to Me” at Sundance Film Festival, where it premiered to rave reviews. The studio then screened the movie at San Diego Comic-Con to generate hype ahead of opening weekend. The plot follows a friend group who discovers how to conjure spirits, which is all...
Australian YouTube stars Danny and Michael Philippou, who directed the scary thriller in their feature debut, will return for the follow-up film. Danny Philippou is writing the screenplay with Bill Hinzman. Plot details have not been revealed.
“Talk to Me” opened in theaters on July 28 and beat expectations with its $10 million debut. Those ticket sales ranked as the second-biggest start in wide release ever for A24, following “Hereditary” with $13.6 million. The film has since generated a healthy $23.2 million at the domestic box office.
A24 nabbed “Talk to Me” at Sundance Film Festival, where it premiered to rave reviews. The studio then screened the movie at San Diego Comic-Con to generate hype ahead of opening weekend. The plot follows a friend group who discovers how to conjure spirits, which is all...
- 8/8/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
In what is no surprise, A24 is reteaming with Danny and Michael Philippou for the sequel to this summer’s cult horror pic, Talk to Me.
Talk 2 Me will be written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, and directed by Danny and Michael Philippou.
Before the pic’s opening, Danny Philippou told Deadline that given his redrafts, he couldn’t help “but start writing other scenes, scenes of different people experiencing the hands, continuing on these characters’ story. So, there’s scenes for a sequel, yeah.”
A24 acquired the Australian horror film out of Sundance’s Midnight section in the high-seven figure range, with the movie grossing $22M through yesterday stateside; one of the studio’s highest grossing horror pics of all-time. Through its first 11 days, Talk to Me is besting the running totals of Ari Aster’s Midsommar ($17.3M), has already blown past last summer’s Bodies Bodies Bodies...
Talk 2 Me will be written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, and directed by Danny and Michael Philippou.
Before the pic’s opening, Danny Philippou told Deadline that given his redrafts, he couldn’t help “but start writing other scenes, scenes of different people experiencing the hands, continuing on these characters’ story. So, there’s scenes for a sequel, yeah.”
A24 acquired the Australian horror film out of Sundance’s Midnight section in the high-seven figure range, with the movie grossing $22M through yesterday stateside; one of the studio’s highest grossing horror pics of all-time. Through its first 11 days, Talk to Me is besting the running totals of Ari Aster’s Midsommar ($17.3M), has already blown past last summer’s Bodies Bodies Bodies...
- 8/8/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
[Editor’s note: The following story contains spoilers for “Talk to Me.”]
The teens in “Talk to Me” might be trapped in the spirit world, but the Australian horror movie’s franchise potential is alive and thriving. A24 has ordered a sequel to Danny and Michael Philippou’s feature directorial debut, the production company announced Tuesday.
The news comes just less than two weeks after “Talk to Me” had its theatrical release in the United States on July 28. In addition to announcing the sequel, A24 shared the film’s title card, revealing that, in the great tradition of “2 Fast 2 Furious” and “Scre4m,” the film will be titled “Talk 2 Me.”
The Philippous, two brothers best known for their popular horror comedy Youtube Channel RackaRacka, are set to return to direct the sequel. Danny Philippou will also reunite with Bill Hinzman, who he wrote the first film with, to work on the screenplay for the followup. Samantha Jennings and...
The teens in “Talk to Me” might be trapped in the spirit world, but the Australian horror movie’s franchise potential is alive and thriving. A24 has ordered a sequel to Danny and Michael Philippou’s feature directorial debut, the production company announced Tuesday.
The news comes just less than two weeks after “Talk to Me” had its theatrical release in the United States on July 28. In addition to announcing the sequel, A24 shared the film’s title card, revealing that, in the great tradition of “2 Fast 2 Furious” and “Scre4m,” the film will be titled “Talk 2 Me.”
The Philippous, two brothers best known for their popular horror comedy Youtube Channel RackaRacka, are set to return to direct the sequel. Danny Philippou will also reunite with Bill Hinzman, who he wrote the first film with, to work on the screenplay for the followup. Samantha Jennings and...
- 8/8/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
A24 is reteaming with twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou for the sequel to their horror breakout film Talk to Me.
The horror flick provided a springboard for the Philippou brothers from making action-horror comedy videos on YouTube to features with a tale of possession picked up by A24.
The sequel, titled Talk 2 Me, will be written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, and is set to be directed by Danny and Michael Philippou. Talk To Me world premiered at Sundance during the Midnight Selections sidebar and was picked up by A24 coming out of the festival.
The gory film, also written by Danny Philippou and Hinzman, starred Sophia Wilde as teenager Mia who, on the anniversary of her mother’s death, gathers for a seance with her friends. Things take a dark turn as the boundaries between worlds collapses and Mia is haunted by supernatural visions. Miranda Otto, Alexandra Jensen,...
The horror flick provided a springboard for the Philippou brothers from making action-horror comedy videos on YouTube to features with a tale of possession picked up by A24.
The sequel, titled Talk 2 Me, will be written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, and is set to be directed by Danny and Michael Philippou. Talk To Me world premiered at Sundance during the Midnight Selections sidebar and was picked up by A24 coming out of the festival.
The gory film, also written by Danny Philippou and Hinzman, starred Sophia Wilde as teenager Mia who, on the anniversary of her mother’s death, gathers for a seance with her friends. Things take a dark turn as the boundaries between worlds collapses and Mia is haunted by supernatural visions. Miranda Otto, Alexandra Jensen,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 90-minute horror movie has taken fans of the genre by storm this year. It’s a unique and authentic tale directed by YouTubers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, who know exactly how to make audiences squeal, scream, and pull out their hair while watching some kids play a game of “spirit-calling.” The quick-paced film has a way of holding one’s attention from start to finish, with some humor that disarms you in the run up to that intense last scene. The movie’s ending is definitely one that will polarize fans because it’s unexpected and commits fully. It’s definitely a memorable one among the plethora of horror releases that we’ve been graced with lately. This is exactly the kind of film that made A24 gain such a cultish following and proves their knack for finding great indie films. Of course, there isn’t much else...
- 8/5/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
[Editor’s Note: The following story contains spoilers for “Talk to Me.”]
It’s easy to imagine Danny and Michael Philippou — rowdy Australian twins-turned-famous YouTubers-turned-Sundance breakout filmmakers — goofing up. Search the pair on Getty Images, and you’ll find photographs of them at a Comic-Con event in July, for their buzzy new horror flick “Talk to Me,” all but smashing their skulls together for press.
The duo, known as RackaRacka online, brought the same energy to a Zoom interview with IndieWire ahead of their head trauma-heavy film’s opening weekend, during which the pair playfully fought and recounted an awkward text exchange with A24 golden boy and “Beau Is Afraid” writer/director Ari Aster.
“There was a tweet going around that Ari Aster had liked the movie,” Michael said to IndieWire. The co-directors met the “Hereditary” filmmaker at their “Talk to Me” Sundance premiere, where Aster was a guest and the film was purchased by A24 in a reportedly high seven-figure deal.
It’s easy to imagine Danny and Michael Philippou — rowdy Australian twins-turned-famous YouTubers-turned-Sundance breakout filmmakers — goofing up. Search the pair on Getty Images, and you’ll find photographs of them at a Comic-Con event in July, for their buzzy new horror flick “Talk to Me,” all but smashing their skulls together for press.
The duo, known as RackaRacka online, brought the same energy to a Zoom interview with IndieWire ahead of their head trauma-heavy film’s opening weekend, during which the pair playfully fought and recounted an awkward text exchange with A24 golden boy and “Beau Is Afraid” writer/director Ari Aster.
“There was a tweet going around that Ari Aster had liked the movie,” Michael said to IndieWire. The co-directors met the “Hereditary” filmmaker at their “Talk to Me” Sundance premiere, where Aster was a guest and the film was purchased by A24 in a reportedly high seven-figure deal.
- 8/4/2023
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
In the spirit of fellow A24 horror filmmaker Ti West, "Talk To Me" directors Danny and Michael Philippou have just revealed to The Hollywood Reporter (via Bloody Disgusting) that they already have a whole prequel to their new hit movie locked and loaded. The filmmaking siblings behind the terrifying new seance flick told THR that they've already completely shot a screen life movie about the first possessed character audiences meet in the movie, Sunny Johnson's Duckett.
"We actually shot an entire Duckett prequel already," Danny Philippou told the outlet. "It's told entirely through the perspective of mobile phones and social media, so maybe down the line we can release that." It's unclear at this point whether the film is another feature or a short, but it sounds like it'll follow in the footsteps of movies like "Unfriended" and "Searching" by telling poor, doomed Duckett's full story through on-screen media.
"We actually shot an entire Duckett prequel already," Danny Philippou told the outlet. "It's told entirely through the perspective of mobile phones and social media, so maybe down the line we can release that." It's unclear at this point whether the film is another feature or a short, but it sounds like it'll follow in the footsteps of movies like "Unfriended" and "Searching" by telling poor, doomed Duckett's full story through on-screen media.
- 8/3/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
The box office success of the A24-distributed Talk to Me is extremely good news for brothers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, whose popular YouTube channel “RackaRacka” is now paving the way for a successful career as feature filmmakers. What’s next for the Philippou brothers? Well, it sounds like it may be something they already shot.
In a chat with The Hollywood Reporter about all things Talk to Me this week, the brothers reveal that they’ve already filmed some kind of prequel to the events of Talk to Me.
More specifically, they shot something that fleshes out the story of Duckett, a previous victim of the film’s supernatural hand whose horrifying fate was revealed in the opening scene.
Danny Philippou explains to the outlet, “We actually shot an entire Duckett prequel already. It’s told entirely through the perspective of mobile phones and social media, so maybe...
In a chat with The Hollywood Reporter about all things Talk to Me this week, the brothers reveal that they’ve already filmed some kind of prequel to the events of Talk to Me.
More specifically, they shot something that fleshes out the story of Duckett, a previous victim of the film’s supernatural hand whose horrifying fate was revealed in the opening scene.
Danny Philippou explains to the outlet, “We actually shot an entire Duckett prequel already. It’s told entirely through the perspective of mobile phones and social media, so maybe...
- 8/3/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
From high jinks on YouTube to the high-brow slate of A24, Danny and Michael Philippou’s origin story is about as 2023 as it gets.
The twin Australian brothers began making homemade horror movies at the age of nine, and in 2013, they took things a step further by creating their YouTube channel, RackaRacka, which now sports nearly 7 million subscribers. The Philippous’ videos featured the usual antics of those who grew up on WWE, Jackass and genre movies, but they always contained a number of flourishes that pointed to the brothers’ greater aspirations as filmmakers.
Eventually, the brothers Philippou were inspired by their friend Daley Pearson’s short film about possession as a means to get high, and out of that, Talk to Me was born. Having worked on local Australian movie sets such as The Babadook (2014), the twins made use of their connections at Causeway Films and approached founders Kristina Ceyton and Samantha Jennings.
The twin Australian brothers began making homemade horror movies at the age of nine, and in 2013, they took things a step further by creating their YouTube channel, RackaRacka, which now sports nearly 7 million subscribers. The Philippous’ videos featured the usual antics of those who grew up on WWE, Jackass and genre movies, but they always contained a number of flourishes that pointed to the brothers’ greater aspirations as filmmakers.
Eventually, the brothers Philippou were inspired by their friend Daley Pearson’s short film about possession as a means to get high, and out of that, Talk to Me was born. Having worked on local Australian movie sets such as The Babadook (2014), the twins made use of their connections at Causeway Films and approached founders Kristina Ceyton and Samantha Jennings.
- 8/3/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It was a pretty big weekend at the box office — "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" both continued their hot streaks while Disney suffered another flop this summer with "Haunted Mansion." But another, far less flashy horror movie also entered the fold this past weekend and managed to surprise the industry in the form of A24's acclaimed "Talk to Me." The movie didn't exactly come out of nowhere, as it's been earning a great deal of acclaim on the festival circuit this year. But it did manage to do better than anyone thought it would.
The debut feature from Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou took in $10 million domestically on its opening weekend, placing sixth on the charts scarcely behind Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning, Part One." One might have thought a little horror movie like this would have run the risk of getting buried amidst the competition in the middle...
The debut feature from Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou took in $10 million domestically on its opening weekend, placing sixth on the charts scarcely behind Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning, Part One." One might have thought a little horror movie like this would have run the risk of getting buried amidst the competition in the middle...
- 8/1/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Indie horror pic Talk To Me opened to £643,354 in UK and Irish cinemas, setting a new office box office record for Altitude Film Distribution.
The pic, directed by filmmaking duo Michael and Danny Philippou in their feature debut, was launched on 429 screens this past weekend. The total sees Talk To Me overtake Moonlight as Altitude’s biggest opener in the UK and Ireland. We understand the film will not be expanding.
Produced by Causeway Films (The Babadook) and acquired by Altitude from Bankside Films at Cannes in 2022, the pic follows a group of friends who, after discovering how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, become hooked on the new thrill until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
Across the pond, Talk To Me blew past box office projections grossing over $10 million on 2,340 screens during its opening weekend. The breakout pic by the first-time filmmaker...
The pic, directed by filmmaking duo Michael and Danny Philippou in their feature debut, was launched on 429 screens this past weekend. The total sees Talk To Me overtake Moonlight as Altitude’s biggest opener in the UK and Ireland. We understand the film will not be expanding.
Produced by Causeway Films (The Babadook) and acquired by Altitude from Bankside Films at Cannes in 2022, the pic follows a group of friends who, after discovering how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, become hooked on the new thrill until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
Across the pond, Talk To Me blew past box office projections grossing over $10 million on 2,340 screens during its opening weekend. The breakout pic by the first-time filmmaker...
- 7/31/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Logies Load Up On ‘The Twelve’, ‘Colin From Accounts’
Australia’s annual celebration of TV this weekend named Sam Neill as the country’s most popular actor for his role in courtroom drama series “The Twelve.” The Foxtel and Binge show was the numerical winner on the evening in a tie with Binge’s “Colin From Accounts.” Both shows picked up a trio of awards. Sonia Kruger was named Australia’s most popular TV personality for her roles on “The Voice,” “Dancing With the Stars” and “The Masked Singer.”
2023 Logies Winners List
Gold Logie for most popular personality on Australian TV: Sonia Kruger, “The Voice,” “Dancing with the Star” and “Big Brother,” Seven Network
Bert Newton Award for most popular presenter: Tony Armstrong, “A Dog’s World” with Tony Armstrong, ABC
Silver Logie: Most popular Australian actor: Sam Neill, “The Twelve,” Foxtel & Binge
Silver Logie: Most popular Australian actress: Kitty Flanagan,...
Australia’s annual celebration of TV this weekend named Sam Neill as the country’s most popular actor for his role in courtroom drama series “The Twelve.” The Foxtel and Binge show was the numerical winner on the evening in a tie with Binge’s “Colin From Accounts.” Both shows picked up a trio of awards. Sonia Kruger was named Australia’s most popular TV personality for her roles on “The Voice,” “Dancing With the Stars” and “The Masked Singer.”
2023 Logies Winners List
Gold Logie for most popular personality on Australian TV: Sonia Kruger, “The Voice,” “Dancing with the Star” and “Big Brother,” Seven Network
Bert Newton Award for most popular presenter: Tony Armstrong, “A Dog’s World” with Tony Armstrong, ABC
Silver Logie: Most popular Australian actor: Sam Neill, “The Twelve,” Foxtel & Binge
Silver Logie: Most popular Australian actress: Kitty Flanagan,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
There have been quite a few horror movies of late that center around influencers and YouTubers, and, with some exceptions, they mostly suck. Maybe it’s because the protagonist is always yelling in that trademark “YouTube” voice. Maybe it’s that the found footage oeuvre could use a serious overhaul. Or maybe it comes down to the filmmakers not really understanding YouTubers. So what happens when those creators take a crack at the genre? If you’re Danny and Michael Philippou, you make the scariest movie of the year.
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- 7/30/2023
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
With their incredibly atmospheric and compelling debut feature Talk to Me, a fairly gory supernatural title out of Australia, twin brother filmmakers Danny & Michael Philippou have set themselves up as the next great A24 success story.
Directed by the duo from Danny’s script written with Bill Hinzman, Talk to Me tells the story of Mia (Sophie Wilde), a teenager grappling with the loss of her mother who gets in over the head, to say the least, when she and her friends begin playing a malevolent party game as a kind of way of getting high. As they sit around a table and whip out their smartphones to record, Mia grips a mysterious ceramic hand, says some magic words and finds her body taken over by an unknown spirit. There was initially interest in making the film at a major U.S. studio. But when the brothers sensed that their vision would be compromised,...
Directed by the duo from Danny’s script written with Bill Hinzman, Talk to Me tells the story of Mia (Sophie Wilde), a teenager grappling with the loss of her mother who gets in over the head, to say the least, when she and her friends begin playing a malevolent party game as a kind of way of getting high. As they sit around a table and whip out their smartphones to record, Mia grips a mysterious ceramic hand, says some magic words and finds her body taken over by an unknown spirit. There was initially interest in making the film at a major U.S. studio. But when the brothers sensed that their vision would be compromised,...
- 7/29/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
A4’s supernatural horror Talk To Me opens the debut film by Australian brothers and popular YouTubers Danny and Michael Philippou on 2,300 screens. Strong reviews (see Deadline’s here), A24 large built-in fan base and its elevated horror cred saw a Thursday gross of $1.25 million, looking to top a $4-5M weekend.
The Sundance-premiering pic follows a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand and become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. Michael Philippou gleefully freaked out a Comic-Con event last week with a stunt that saw him possessed by an embalmed hand before meeting what appeared to be a bloody end. Stars Sophie Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji and Joe Bird. Written by Bill Hinzman and Danny Philippou.
Limited openings: Music Box Pictures presents The Unknown Country by Morissa Maltz...
The Sundance-premiering pic follows a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand and become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. Michael Philippou gleefully freaked out a Comic-Con event last week with a stunt that saw him possessed by an embalmed hand before meeting what appeared to be a bloody end. Stars Sophie Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji and Joe Bird. Written by Bill Hinzman and Danny Philippou.
Limited openings: Music Box Pictures presents The Unknown Country by Morissa Maltz...
- 7/28/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
2023 has certainly given all those aspiring filmmakers on YouTube a good reason to keep chasing their dreams. First, there was the underground success of "Skinarmarink," an avant-garde horror film that was conceived by writer and director Kyle Edward Ball back when he was operating his YouTube channel, Bitesized Nightmares. Now, Danny and Michael Philippou, the Australian brothers who have amassed millions of subscribers thanks to their horror-comedy shorts on their YouTube channel, RackaRacka, are riding a wave of critical accolades thanks to their feature directing debut, "Talk to Me."
The film, which was written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, centers on a group of Australian teenagers who decide to mess with a supernatural artifact in the shape of a dead medium's embalmed hand and forearm, only to learn the hard way what happens when you recklessly meddle with these sorts of things. Chris Evangelista reviewed "Talk to Me" for...
The film, which was written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, centers on a group of Australian teenagers who decide to mess with a supernatural artifact in the shape of a dead medium's embalmed hand and forearm, only to learn the hard way what happens when you recklessly meddle with these sorts of things. Chris Evangelista reviewed "Talk to Me" for...
- 7/28/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The Philippou brothers’ film is opening in 431 cinemas through Altitude.
Australian horror film Talk To Me is the major new title at UK-Ireland cinemas this weekend, following on from a record-breaking Barbenheimer week.
Released in 431 cinemas by Altitude, Talk To Me is a possession horror film about a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand.
The film, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival in January, is the debut feature of Australian brothers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou.
The duo had film set experience prior to making Talk To Me, including as electrician and production...
Australian horror film Talk To Me is the major new title at UK-Ireland cinemas this weekend, following on from a record-breaking Barbenheimer week.
Released in 431 cinemas by Altitude, Talk To Me is a possession horror film about a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand.
The film, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival in January, is the debut feature of Australian brothers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou.
The duo had film set experience prior to making Talk To Me, including as electrician and production...
- 7/28/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Editors note: This review was originally published January 22 after the the movie’s world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. It opens in theaters Friday.
Children shouldn’t play with dead things: not just the title of a low-budget American horror from 1972 but words to live by, especially in this unnerving and highly effective Midnight entry from Australia. But though it employs some familiar tropes — high-schoolers dabble in the occult and soon begin to wish they hadn’t — Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou’s film Talk to Me does attempt to do something new with an old idea, for one thing making the crossing of infernal thresholds seem like an awful lot of fun.
From the start, the most striking thing is that there’s not much in the way of a preamble and very little lip service to genre traditions. The Philippous are respectful enough of modern audiences to...
Children shouldn’t play with dead things: not just the title of a low-budget American horror from 1972 but words to live by, especially in this unnerving and highly effective Midnight entry from Australia. But though it employs some familiar tropes — high-schoolers dabble in the occult and soon begin to wish they hadn’t — Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou’s film Talk to Me does attempt to do something new with an old idea, for one thing making the crossing of infernal thresholds seem like an awful lot of fun.
From the start, the most striking thing is that there’s not much in the way of a preamble and very little lip service to genre traditions. The Philippous are respectful enough of modern audiences to...
- 7/28/2023
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
Content warning: The following story contains spoilers for "Talk to Me" and references to suicide as depicted in the film.
The new A24 horror movie, "Talk to Me," might just be the scariest film of the year so far. The new movie, directed by Danny and Michael Philippou from a script by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, follows a group of Australian teenagers who discover they can speak to spirits by using an embalmed hand. Mia (Sophie Wilde), whose mom recently died, is obsessed with doing it, while her best friend, Jade (Alexandra Jensen), is much more apprehensive. When they use the hand to hold a séance at Jade's house, her little brother, Riley (Joe Bird), gets involved, with disastrous, gory consequences.
Through the end of the movie, Mia tries desperately to save Riley as the spirits start to slip into her everyday life. It all leads to a thrilling,...
The new A24 horror movie, "Talk to Me," might just be the scariest film of the year so far. The new movie, directed by Danny and Michael Philippou from a script by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, follows a group of Australian teenagers who discover they can speak to spirits by using an embalmed hand. Mia (Sophie Wilde), whose mom recently died, is obsessed with doing it, while her best friend, Jade (Alexandra Jensen), is much more apprehensive. When they use the hand to hold a séance at Jade's house, her little brother, Riley (Joe Bird), gets involved, with disastrous, gory consequences.
Through the end of the movie, Mia tries desperately to save Riley as the spirits start to slip into her everyday life. It all leads to a thrilling,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
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