Talk to Me
2022
****
Director: Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou
Cast: Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen
A group of Australian teenagers organise parties where they use a mummified hand to communicate with the dead. They become addicted to the thrilling experience, and take it a step too far. YouTubers Danny and Michael Philippou make their directorial debut with this short, smart, and powerful horror movie. The usual horror tropes are always nearby, but the Phillipous tell the story with dynamism and lovely visuals. Sophie Wilde gives a strong lead performance as Mia, a young woman who is grieving her mother.
