Discuss To Me
I may have sworn this simply got here out yesterday, however again in 2023, we noticed the discharge of a horror movie that turned an on the spot possession-based traditional, and one which has simply hit Netflix.
That may be Talk to Me, a horror film that has arrived at #4 on Netflix’s Prime 10 film checklist, and it’s a must-watch for any fan of the style. It was one of many top-scored horror movies of 2023 with a 94% rating from almost 300 critics, which is extraordinarily spectacular. Right here’s the synopsis of the movie:
“When a gaggle of pals uncover conjure spirits utilizing an embalmed hand, they grow to be hooked on the brand new thrill, till one in all them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.”
Which will sound considerably fundamental, however a greater description of the movie is that it turns communing with spirits and being possessed as a form of highschool celebration sport, at one level producing among the best, extra harrowing sequences I’ve seen within the style.
The movie is led by Sophie Wilde, who performs excellently as Mia. Her profession solely reaches again to 2021, however since then, she’s been in 30 episodes of 5 totally different reveals. Most not too long ago, she had a component within the acclaimed Babygirl with Nicole Kidman this previous 12 months.
Discuss to Me
Discuss To Me was the fourth highest-scored horror film of 2023, however undoubtedly the highest-scored, English, mainstream movie. Those above it had been the way more area of interest and overseas When Evil Lurks, Huesera: The Bone Lady and Attachment. These are nice too, however Discuss to Me is exclusive among the many complete style. One level beneath it’s M3GAN, which might be one other higher-profile horror movie that 12 months at a stellar 93% (and it did nice on the field workplace, and is getting a sequel).
Talking of sequels, sure, Discuss To Me, has in reality gotten a sequel greenlit by A24, which is titled, Discuss 2 Me. I get it, however that’s in all probability going to be a bit complicated. The unique administrators will return. Supposedly that film is out in Could of 2025, only a month from now, however I don’t suppose that’s occurring as I’ve heard nothing about it in any respect. Hopefully it’s nonetheless truly being made. Star Sophie Wilde doesn’t actually know what’s happening, neither is she clear on whether or not she’s going to return. Right here’s what she stated about it in February 2024 to GamesRadar:
“I don’t know. I really feel prefer it’s nonetheless a bit hush hush as a result of I imply, the boys [filmmakers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou], they’re such workaholics. I do know they’re specializing in a bunch of different tasks that they’re doing in the meanwhile. So I don’t know, it’s all up within the air. However I stated to them, I used to be like, “I’m gonna get precise FOMO if I’m not on this movie, so can I simply come on set and be like a growth operator? I will likely be an assistant director, I simply need to be concerned.”
No matter if a sequel is made, the unique must be in your checklist to look at on Netflix this weekend in case you like horror in any respect, and I believe it may exist as a totally standalone challenge if want be. Let me know what you suppose on Twitter.
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