Talk to Me (2023) A24 Horror Movie Review
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
- Did A24's latest horror movie Talk to Me live up to the extreme hype? Is it indeed as scary as Hereditary? Will it be the best horror of the year? Here are my thoughts...
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The directors have stated there’s 20 minutes they cut out of the film that will be available as a directors cut when it hits digital/blu-ray
amazing!!
YES!!! That’s awesome. I did see an interview where they said the scene in the hell realm was multiple minutes and they cut it to like 20 seconds, it happened so fast I couldn’t really absorb what I was looking at so I’m excited to see that
hell ya!
ooh that might really save it for me I felt like I was missing just a few minutes
Can’t wait 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Its disturbingly realistic, people are more likely to mock people going through hard times than try to empathise, the opening scene where everyone had their cameras out instead of helping of giving privacy was scary and real, and people just need to be better as a whole
the opposite is more common imo
Gore is easy, being unsettling is hard. Can't wait to see it!
The movie was fkn nuts😂I enjoyed it thoroughly
yeah gore is just interesting to see how they did the effects be it practical or cg. im old school so practical effects i love way more than the cg. cg looks to clean. but when its unsettling and uncomfortable to watch i agree its not a s easy to deal with . gore isnt even scary at all
exactly!! people who don't appreciate the movie are basic ..
this is a great comment, I agree!
I actually liked that characters in this movie didn’t really question if the hand actually worked! Imo, it made Talk to Me stand out from other supernatural horror movies where characters take a long time before accepting the ghosts are real
agreed. this movie is allegorical and not concerned with being “realistic”
right! that plus rileys sister jade actually did disbelieve until the group started taking turns at her house and i think her seeing it for herself first hand was enough to convert her to believe
Same. I thought it was quite refreshing to have a horror movie where for once the supernatural stuff are taken for granted. People doubting/arguing for 30 minutes about whether ghosts are real is a tired ol' trope imo.
I think tonally it's closer to It Follows than Hereditary. I really enjoyed it. Also, cool to see an Aussie horror in theaters
What I thought as well while watching. Definite It Follows vibes...
YES that’s a great comparison
As an Australian person I’m ECSTATIC people are finally getting to see our best films outside of this country!
This movie makes me so proud, I’m seriously so thankful it exists. Insanely well done, insane
Yes ! Good comparison...it follows kicked ass!!!
Exactly what I thought watching it, good call
i’ve watched 3 movie reviews on this movie and i absolutely love that all of you clarified early on in the review that the dog is okay 😭
I really enjoyed that it was only 1.5 hours tbh. I really liked that it didn't over explain the lore of the hand and where it came from.
I honestly didn't feel like anything was left unanswered except the origin of the hand, which, for me, was fine. I appreciate that element of vague horror. How did the hand come to be and how did it get out of Australia? Who knows, and thats horrifying.
Gotta save something for the sequel.
I just watched it and I agree, the movie wrapped everything up pretty neatly. I actually felt like the movie began to lose a little steam by the end because it was no longer interested in opening up any questions and characters frequently just stop to outright explain the mechanics. Virtually everything was answered by the mid point which left a relatively long road to the resolution.
I was lukewarm on the movie, but I actually did find the teens' lack of gravity about the hand to be realistic when I think of the hand only as a metaphor for drug use. Even though some drugs are literally staring into the face of death and life-ruining, a certain type of teenager will hear the safety warnings all day but still do a reckless amount of drugs. Mia's description of how it felt to be inhabited was like describing a high. I also liked that this metaphor fits in with Mia's storyline neatly, as she's doing the drug because she feels so much grief, so it particularly fucks her up. She actually thinks it's helping her cope and come to terms with her trauma, but it's killing her.
If I'm thinking of the hand as a literal supernatural artifact that's summoning ghosts, I also don't think I would have fucked around with it even as a teen who did drugs.
I definitely see it as a drug allegory too tbh. Even with her almost trying to pull others in with her “let’s just try it one more time maybe it’ll help this time”
I would’ve fucked around with it, for sure. Played with a ouija board a bunch when I was in high school so the spooky hand would definitely find some use 💀
I like your point of view. I couldn't get into this film because I could not believe the premise that people would act that way. Do drugs? Drink? Smoke? Sure. But possessing demons for funsies? Once someone actually gets possessed and they know it's real, none of them freak out or turn to religion or try to use the hand to get famous in today's internet viral culture? I found that hard to believe. Plus it was just so slow and boring to me. I thought it was super goofy and not scary at all except for the opening scene and a few scenes at the end. Your interpretation makes it a little easier to believe, although I still can't suspend my disbelief. I agree with this channel that the group needed either a "doubter" character or else someone who tells them they should probably stop what they are doing.
As a metaphor for drugs, it makes a lot more sense. I prefer that.
I liked the movie. The end sealed it for me because of the darkness, separated from everyone she loved, in darkness with the dead forever. It sat on my heart for a while.
@MadisonEstes did you grow up in the oija board era
They nailed the ghosts/spirits in this film. They were genuinely unsettling, even down to the sound design when they appear in scenes. I loved this way more than I thought I would.
The sound design rules. I love the choking/drowning motif, the weird, kind of digitally degraded water noises especially, it makes the possessions seem that much more consuming.
for me riley scene was the most disturbing part of this movie. absolutely shocking
which one lol they both f-ed me up
“the Riley scene” when she’s the main character and goes through multiple traumatic events LOL
@@sikkeningRiley is Jade’s young brother, Mia is the main character
@@sikkeningso u haven’t seen the movie then
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The kids using the hand as basically a drug was such a good idea. I didnt get why they would want that until the montage scene which reminded me of just hanging out not planning on drinking or smoking and just giving in once leading to just having a really laid back fun time with friends. I never think of how awful i will feel later, but that is what the use of the hand reminded me of.
Well said.
As a current drug addict, it gave me major drug using vibes. You’re having a blast now but you’re gonna feel so shit later
Very true. Thanks for sharing
100% thought of it like drugs. And made total sense to me why the protagonist was somewhat eager to get that rush, since she was struggling with grieving.
The story behind how they came up with the drug allegory is insane to me.
The creators of this film saw a video online of someone convulsing on the ground after drug abuse, in pain, and the people recording were laughing and getting in the kid’s face.
It hits me so hard because it’s real, this is how some people are around drugs, and that’s terrifying in itself- but adding grief and imagery of hell on top of that and I am SOLD!
What an awesome idea for a film, I hope more teenagers end up seeing this film with their friends and wake up from what they’re doing. It’s especially bad here in Australia.
I thought the runtime and pacing was so great, it's definitely more watchable than Hereditary for the everyday movie goer
I went on a date last night and we saw this. I was genuinely scared and unsettled and it wasn’t even just jump scares it was just like the buildup of everything and the tension just stuck with me even when we got out of the theater. I was shocked what happened to the little brother, because I’m so used to horror movies not going to far with the child characters but this movie shocked me with how they went there.
I felt the same! It made me feel so sick!
I saw it on a date night too. The last time I was this unsettled was when I saw Hereditary for the first time
I honestly felt just bad for the character and I don't think this level for gore for minors is justified or necessary in a movie. I just felt disappointed in the whole thing, not sure what people got so excited about. For me it was kinda meh, not really scary as just unnecessarily disturbing and sad.
Two things.
You mention that no one took this seriously or was disbelieving. Riley's sister was from the start. She obviously came around. But she clearly didn't want to partake and didn't believe at first.
Also I keep hearing about these unanswered questions. What questions? I thought it wrapped up well
5:52 that side eye, ALMOST CHOCKED ON MY WATER!!!
I think the influence of social media also helped make sense of what the teens were doing. It looked like connecting to the hand was a viral trend on tiktok or something, and as screwed up as it was, I could see why the teens in the movie wanted to test it out. They were getting high off of it. I think they were more addicted to the high aspect rather than the consequences.
As a South Australian I'm proud of the love its getting, and its cool to see places you know on the big screen. Between 'I am Mother', 'The Babadook', and now this, we may just start making a name for ourselves!
10:20 People doing stupid stuff with the hand despite being super dangerous is on brand for SA, we have an Ice problem XD
Yeah!! Yes! My goodness I’m so relieved we’re pushing out such amazing films, it makes me really proud
@@kmichael9787hahaha so on brand! 😂
This movie had me genuinely upset by the time I left the theater, and that’s how I know it was really good. I haven’t had that visceral of a reaction to a film since the Exorcist. Talk To Me scared the absolute shit out of me while also making me think deeper about grief and other deeper themes. Absolutely brilliant!
Ditto! I was already emotionally vulnerable going in, social anxiety was getting pretty bad by the time we found our seats, but it just struck me so hard.
I’ve never had a movie make me feel so fragile and anxious, I can’t quite put it into words but it was AMAZING
I also compared it to the Exorcist!! Visceral is the perfect way to describe it. The couple in front of me walked out of the theater during a particularly disturbing scene & I was like...I can't even blame you tbh😅
If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly suggest the Empty Man! It’s longer and definitely different type of story but I got the overall same unsettling vibe and both involve a very unique story behind the main character’s grief and guilt with how it plays out. Very deep movie
@@moistwrmonastring1017 dude... you're dog water for crapping on someone's opinion like that and it'll forever say more to most than whether you liked a movie or not too
@@moistwrmonastring1017 also in case YOU missed it, Sarah did say she liked the movie as well. No it wasn’t perfect, like most movies, but it really wasn’t absolute objective crap either.
Alot of this movie reminded me of Hereditary , like the head beating on the desk for riley, and the subplot of grief the main character is dealing with Great film and the realization at the end of what she did and where she is now was intense and sad
glad riley walked out okay, and jade was the ONLY character with common sense not wanting her or her brother to use the hand LMAO
@@bellamay3741 exactly jade knew not to involve her brother poor jade 😭😭
It didn’t necessarily feel goofy to me the fact that the kids kept doing it, it more felt like a metaphor for drugs in the fact that they get this sort of high from doing it and they just keep going to catch that “high”
I actually think the best comparison I’ve seen to TALK TO ME is SMILE. There are moments that are brutal and disturbing as hell. But it doesn’t have that insidious, incredibly uncomfortable tone the whole way through that leaves you feeling so uncomfortable you could never watch it again
I heard similar from my horror friends. They said what really inspired it wad the lack of background and lore. It was just a great ride. I still need to see it myself but from what I heard... I immediately thought of SMILE as well
@@FlowmadaI liked Smile. It was good and a nice surprise because I thought it would be cheesy. BUT Talk to Me is so much better than Smile. I actually wanted to look away from the screen at one point (you will know what scene once you watch it) and I haven't wanted to do that since Hereditary.
Thank you so much @@RobynStephens ! I now really want to see it. Especially since they already filmed a prequel and are confirmed for a sequel already. This is gonna become a replacement for Conjuring in the years to come I hope
I'm so sorry, but smile is one of the most unsettling, scary movies I've seen from western films. I finally watched Incantation. As a hater of camera films, I didn't notice, I was terrified the entire time. So unsettling, so terribly horrific especially if you believe in the demonic. The idea of demonology in Buddhism cults is down right horrific. I had to take breaks. The ending scene made my heart drop out of my chest. The best horror movies are all foreign.
As an aussie that was a teen not too many years ago i can confidently say that if this was at my school everyone would be jumping on if not more people from other schools as well. it was very reminiscent of what peer pressure culture is like in Australia and how people would feel the need to participate to be apart of the group saying they've done it and experienced it regardless of if they believed or not
Kids also know they shouldn‘t take drugs because it could alter and end their life, but being alive is such a struggle for most people, some do it anyway just to feel something other than their own desperation. And people love to consume the scary trauma of others like in a series killer podcasts etc. The psychology made so much sense to me watching this movie.
Fully agree, loved the connection to drug use and thought the teens reactions to it all checked out.
I loved it, not as disturbing as Hereditary but very scary and tragic.
Hereditary is more of a dread filled film about the inevitability of a family being destroyed by forces far out of their control. Talk to Me was more of an actual scary experience, like a genuinely creepy film. Hereditary was also creepy but it’s more of an emotional dread and Talk to Me is a visceral type of scary.
Agreed.
@@merlinho0therediatry kid (son) has the worst fate in a horror movie
I get what you mean about it not being realistic for the kids to keep doing it, but it really reminded me of (albeit a more extreme) version of those challenges people used to do when I was younger. Specifically the fainting game (where you cut off oxygen to your brain to faint). The challenge in the movie is definitely a lot more heavier of course but I felt like they were going for an amplified version of that. Definitely been to parties where I've seen people do the stupidest and potentially life threatening stuff before.
Also there was a scene with some doubters! A couple other teens outside of the friend group said they think it's all some elaborate prank they're doing. But I agree, even that isn't strong enough of a reason and they definitely should have had more doubt from the people around them.
Charlie Charlie
I agree! Kids do really stupid things especially when groupthink is involved
I think there was some aspect of the characters questioning the reality of the hand and it’s abilities. Before they go to the “party” with the character that owns the hand, they see videos online about people using it and think it’s fake (which is why they ask to go experience it for themselves). Even when Mia is experiencing the ghost herself, her best friend questions is she’s faking it at first and is in disbelief and shock by her expression and lack of words compared to everyone else on the couch
I couldn't agree with your review any more than I do....
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The scenes with Riley had me watching through my fingers. The EYE!! Wow.
Great review, as always. ❤
I knew something bad would happen to him after he smacked his head on to the table, but seeing the eye scene was really shocking as you said. I didn’t think we’d see that with a child character.
@@mariavelasquez184 Exactly! I felt the same. 👁️ Very disturbing... and holds back no punches.
@@owlseyetarot Right, and just when you thought that he was already put out of his misery, at the hospital being observed by doctors and nurses… he gets released. Oh man did I not see another spineless attack coming his way. I thought he was done for.
The depiction of limbo/hell is probably the most disturbing I've seen since What Dreams May Come.
That moment reminded me a lot of the scene in Event Horizon. Both instances I wish they showed more but respect that it's kept minimal cause of how scary it is
I think the thought of a limbo possibly existing is just sucky to think about imo 😅
Exactly my thoughts about this movie! You trying to talk about the dog without spoilers had me dead lmao
I wasn’t an avid watcher of Racka Racka, but I’ve seen some of their skits and short films, and they are incredible. If you haven’t, you should watch their video they put up about making the movie and hearing the news that it got picked up by A24. I’m so happy for them and I can’t wait to see this movie!
Update: I loved it!! Their filming and audio style was so apparent in the movie and the storyline was great! It really makes you think afterwards and I love that the ending and different events are kinda up to interpretation. A bonus is that I’m very desensitized to gore and that one scene kinda got to me 😅
Hell yes. An inspiring story for sure. So happy for everyone involved in that movie.
I thought this movie was pretty good but “scariest movie of the year” “best horror movie in years” it is not lol. A great take on the paranormal genre pretty creative while not really scary it was pretty suspenseful which I liked. I’d give it an 8/10 and anyone here should watch Cobweb it’s a great horror movie that is flying under the radar.
I heard good things about Cobweb. Can't wait to see it.
@@jwnj9716 it’s really good I was scared a lot during the movie and the best part is it didn’t rely on jumpscares just the stuff that was going on. For me personally it was a 9/10
@@Ghostface1998 Homelander is in it. So it better be good.
@@Ghostface1998Wait you give Talk to Me an 8 but Cobwebs a 9/10? That’s extremely bold lol. I know people have opinions but….really?
@@jarredah bc Cobweb actually scared me and was quite the surprise for a movie that was barely marketed. I already thought Talk to me would be a good movie but didn’t know what to expect from cobweb that’s why I have it rated higher. Plus yes that is my opinion it’s not like talk to me was the “scariest movie of the year” or “best horror movie in decades” it’s good but not that good.
I saw this one early during a special screening and I went with high expectations but not because I had read good things about it, just based on the trailer and the fact it was A24 production and I absolutely LOVED it ! Supernatural horror is also my favorite and I think you can tell this was an independent movie with probably a low budget because they didn't count on big CGI and stuff (even though everything looked great in my opinion)- they created a great story, super interesting and it worked! Most horror movies lack of good original story so it felt so refreshing!
About their reactions not being super realistic, I feel like it could be seen as a way to criticize how new generations are taking everything not seriously, especially with social media and the need to find a "shocking" content which could bring you followers and fame and money (and I think it is a way to critize it cause they post their stuff on social media in the movie?).
5:52 "The dog's involved...👀... but it's fine".
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I just watched this last night. Such good timing. Thank you for mentioning the dog as well. That's something I always wanna know/be prepared for.
Totally agree that it was a bit unrealistic that none of the kids were completely freaked out enough to not do it!!! I'd have run home crying immediately! 😂
Hereditary has such a high rewatch quality! The heaviness subsided upon each subsequent viewing. I love rewatching it and am now really looking forward to watching talk to me also.
I love rewatching hereditary because I feel like I get different emotions every time! I also notice new things every rewatch
I wish reviewers would stop comparing new movies to movies that have become classics within the horror community. Had I not seen people calling it the scariest movie of the decade so far and on-par with Hereditary, I probably would have enjoyed it more. Without the comparisons I think it could have been a 4 star view for me, but because of that I have it at three stars. The script was so safe and predictable and it does not take it to the edge at all. The real savior of this was the performances. I need Sophia Wilde on more screens IMMEDIATELY.
Omg saaame I thought it was gonna shake me to my core bc of the hype. It was a good fun horror movie but nowhere near the level of disturbing as hereditary in my opinion😅
While I agree that the hand wasn't very mysterious as to how it works, the thing that the creators have said many times is that this hand is supposed to be an allegory to drugs/drinking and other unhealthy habits teens develop to cope. They don't question it or see it for how grave it is, it's a scary yet entertaining escape that everyone feels pressured to partake in and can get carried away in. I think if they made the hand more mysterious or less effective for some people or something it would have taken away from that allegory and how it plays into such a realistic teen cast.
The whole film is actually an allegory for chronic drug abusers, like party drugs specifically. The cigarette scene at the start was a subtle hint 😉
Cool to hear! I was intrigued by commercials, but didn't catch the A24 and wrote it off as a Blumhouse "probably fine but not worth a theater trip". But now I'm back over the line thanks to your subtle suggestions!
This movie makes me want to go to church, it wasn’t super scary, but definitely creepy. I definitely was made uncomfortable by the “hell” scene with the young kid…
" The most gory and unsettling story I've ever seen."
A toddler after seeing Hansel and Gretel performed by finger puppets.
"The most gory and unsettling story I've ever seen."
A college kid on Tik Tok being amazed by one of the few films seen in their life.
I saw this as a screen unseen thing and really enjoyed it. The acting was great and loved the concept and story. I like how they didn’t spoon feed all the information. And the dynamic of the actors were great! Especially loved Hayley and Joss. Sophie Wilde was superb can’t wait to see more from them
I think that in terms of the characters knowing the hand contacts the dead, I figured the film exists in a universe where this is a thing, and the rebellious youth contact the dead recreationally and get a sort of high off of it. Like a sun for drugs in our universe
I was waiting for your review about it. Thanks sm for the review♥️🖤🖤✨
Sophie Wilde's acting was immaculate. Not many horror films make me cry at the end (not any in fact) but her acting in the last scene had me reaching for the tissues. Mia's mum/dad story needed to be explained a little more though.
It had a possession type of feel to it. My girl and I watched it last night and loved it; thought it should have been a little longer as well. It stuck with the both of us. We aren’t shaking hands with anyone no time soon!
Also, where do we get this hand for home decor???
This movie is honestly the best horror movie I have seen in a long time… If not ever. Pacing was great and acting was phenomenal
Wow I remember watching you react to Vile nearly 10 years ago and suddenly you've popped back up on my feed. I'm happy to see your hard work and dedication is starting to pay off!
I was waiting for your review of this movie so bad. 😅 The wait is over, although I already watched the movie, I’d like to hear your thoughts. Great review by the way. I agree with it and thought about how the movie could’ve ended differently, I guess they had more to work with but the ending was just 👌🏼.
This was better than Hereditary for me. I went home and couldn't sleep! I loved it. Would definitely pay again for the theater experience.
I’m glad I seen this.. Because I thought Hereditary was garbage… and i’m super stoked to see this Tuesday 🖤
yeah talk to me is a perfect 10 /10
It's reassuring to see people with a similar opinion to me - I thought some of Hereditary was good but honestly found it kinda dumb n goofy with all the cult stuff. Talk To Me hit me tho 😂
@@wickedlittleleo9218hereditary is trash an so is this one. If you really are into scary movies this doesn’t move the needle
You can tell the difference of people who actually watch films and have knowledge of what makes a good film vs people who just want entertainment and not really paying attention.
They had a lot more filmed but they have openly said that they didn’t want to create a movie purely for shock value, or to be grotesque just for the sake of it, which I really appreciated. I definitely wanted more of that but I can totally understand why they didn’t include it all. I do also like not having the lore explained as I like to think about these things afterwards - and a lot of films do spoon-feed. I am SO looking forward to a directors cut!
The foreshadowing with the kangaroo scene was fantastic.
Australian Films typically don’t make back their budgets so I am stoked that this is killing it.
cant wait to see this !
love the hair cut btw!
Thank you so much for mentioning animal harm sensitivity. Even if it’s not in the movie it’s good to know 🥺
Great video!! This movie was so good, the little brother scene was the hardest to watch. Looking forward to your next videos. Thanks!
Jade was the strong doubter archetype until it was presented in front of her! she constantly said it was all being faked for the videos and by hayley. she then feared it personally but didnt mind seeing other people enjoy it. She was never interested in trying it herself and aimed to protect her brother due to his age. I think the core allegory is possession as recreational drug abuse which teens are incredibly susceptible to be sucked into, even though to some it can seem dumb and has real dangers. I think Jade was that character for people who are more practical and disciplined and wouldn't be sucked in the same way to the craze.
there’s a lot of drug abuse issues among teens in australia, it’s really bad. i took a friend who had never had a drug in her life and she didn’t understand why everyone kept doing it. but basically 3/4 of teens in australia have tried drugs recreationally and maybe 1/4 have an abuse issue, just my estimates, i should probably google it lmao.
Right, it’s hard to doubt it when it’s happening right in front of your face! If she had I think that would have been MORE annoying
Thank you for mentioning the dog and kangaroo! Excited to give this one a watch.
Haven’t even finished the video yet but your eyeliner and makeup is gorgeous!
it was so good omg !! i had such a fun time watching it but i also found it so hard to watch lol, definitely had a lot of scenes that made me not be able to breath (especially THAT scene omg) :o i also thought that the characters made the film for me since they seemed so real to me & it felt somehow realistic aha
i was waiting for your review yes!!!!
Just saw the movie today I loved it. It was disturbing, gory and scary. I do wish it was longer because there’s still things I wanted more explanations on such as the mom’s spirit and what exactly happened the to main character
So interesting! I love hereditary and considered it to be the scariest movie I have ever seen before talk to me, talk to me terrified me and my boyfriend and made our jaws drop.
I'll be trying to see it next Friday, if they still have some morning sessions.
I was thinking about The Meg 2, but Emma changed my mind about it. 😅
Love your shirt where did you get it?? Was it apart of the a24 collection?
This one was overhyped for me. Yes it's dark and entertaining, and I consider it worth the watch, but I found it hard to connect with the main character and really care about what was happening. Ultimately, I think this is a bit forgettable as a whole (other than the few more horrific visuals).
Agreed on this being the movie of the year, and wishing it had gone a bit longer. This is only the second movie all year that stuck with me after leaving the theater (the other was New Religion, which is really worth a watch).
Hereditary is the scariest and most uncomfortable movie I have ever seen, I agree it is only a one-time watch but it was so good! I'm glad to hear Talk to Me is not on that level !
‘Like you’re looking at dead people, and you’re having a good time doing that, and I just don’t know if that’s realistic.’
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I can't lie, it takes a lot to scare me and truly disturb me to the point where now with horror I have to seek those feelings out from films. I found it in the cinema watching this, to the point where I felt genuinely sick with the dread of the film throughout. Hiiiiiighly recommend 👌🏻👌🏻
Omg I’m so excited for this review
watcched it today, loved it! thanks for your review and analysis,.keep up the good work. a fellowq horror fan from holland.
I have been waiting on your review to go watch. Now I must go watch it.
Parts of this movie really reminded me of Oculus. Warped perception of reality stuff!
I loooove your shirt!
11:00 good point! I think it can be more of a magical realist (the literary genre) film if examined more closely
Thanks for letting us know about the dog cuz I wouldn’t be able to watch it if she was harmed ❤
the dog had a great old time actually.
The actress is fantastic at portraying a protagonist that is thoroughly insufferable and a clear danger to everyone around, so glad movies aren’t afraid to show stupidity and selfish recklessness disguised as traumatic grief! It’s a fresh take to portray a character that is so flippant with the pain of the one other person who is experiencing precisely what she is experiencing, but has no trouble weaponizing that same pain to make others feel guilty and feel sorry for her to get what she wants, the father is desperately trying to connect with his daughter who ignores his attempts only to turn around and desperately try to connect with the other parent that knowingly abandoned her….so tragic…
Finally saw this last night and loved it. I agree that it doesn't have quite the same heaviness as Hereditary but definitely still effective. Excited to rewatch it again and I'm looking forward to the sequel. 🖤
Btw I appreciate you mentioning the animals since I didn't know about anything beforehand. I just looked away when necessary so it was fine.
It’s interesting hearing other people’s perspectives! I really loved this film, especially its ending! And that midpoint tone shift shook me to my core! I really did not expect it to change so fast! I definitely agree that no other horror movie will top this one this year. It was a great time!
Curious what you thought about the foot scene. Hoping for a spolier tiktok. Agree with most of how you felt about this movie 4/5 for me as well
Agree with everything. It could easily have had an extra 20/30 minutes. But it was fresh and nice to see no CGI and very well done.
The embalmed hand was a metaphor for drugs and addiction. They couldn’t make it vague if it works because it would be less effective if a metaphor.
Drugs are very dangerous but people do them anyways for the “high” just like the embalmed hand stuff 11:40
I just finished watching this movie and was very blown away. It was unique and different. What I found most terrifying was how chilled those teenagers were with being possessed by evil spirits like its normal! Lol. That freaked me out the MOST!
the soundtrack was also good lol... saw this movie tonight, & I really enjoyed it. I DID cover my eyes like 3X haha it was too gory at some scenes. I also, wish they extended the end!!
I thought that was you on your t-shirt. 😂 But that’s a Saint Maud shirt right?
I watched Talk to Me a couple of days ago and I liked it! Completely agree with your take on the intensity of the movie. It was Hereditary-like but not on the same level. I’ve seen Hereditary several times.
I just want to say thank you for letting us know the dog is okay! I haven't watched the movie, but I'm interested in it after watching a few reviews. I definitely would have been more concerned with the dog surviving instead of actually watching the movie
loved your review!! since you loved some of the horror frames from the film, have you looked at the collection A24 put out? they are really great!
The headbanging and the eye scene will stick with me
SARAH !! Where did you get your shirt from ? Is that the love witch ? Also hereditary is my favorite horror movie of all time and I’ve seen it a had full of times and it kinda makes me curious that talk to me is getting compared to that film but I’m not getting my hopes up for that level of horror.
it’s Saint Maud! it’s from Studiohouse Designs :)
So my thoughts…I first would like to state I’m older & I grew up in late 80s and 90s. I grew up watching horror movies & movies in general; I’ve watched so many I lost count years ago. Movies to me, are an escape. They don’t have to mimic real life; in fact, I’d prefer that they don’t. I want to escape, if I want real I can watch the news or listen to podcasts. So that being said, I feel this movie was different in a good way, it held my attention. It wasn’t scary but the suspense was awesome & the lead actress did an AMAZING job. I thought it ended perfectly, I wasn’t confused or left wondering. I actually hope they do a part two of the movie. Best movie of the year….well some movies I’m anticipating including saw 10, but Evil Dead Rise is the top for me. I give this movie 8/10.
The Saint Maud shirt!😍
The directors also said that the kids have a wrong sense of security because they have these rules 90 seconds and blow out the candle. But this is only what they believe to be true not what actually limits ghosts.
Sorry to hear about your loss :( I hope you are getting through it ok.
did i miss something?
@@vickyc2573 She mentioned briefly that she is going through the loss of a parent when she discussed how the movie tackles grief.
@@meganchambers8108 ah i see, very brief mention and sometimes she talks fast, i didn't quite catch it the first time
I so love your shirt and wish i knew where you got it❤
I enjoyed it but as the best horror film this year? To me the best one goes to the little known Cobweb, that one seriously had me scared throughout the film.
I loooooove that we are gonna see more indie movies in the spotlight
To me, I thought the peer pressure was a caricature of teen parties and the lack of empathy felt so removed from reality. I thought the acting was weak for nearly every character. Jade wasn’t nearly upset enough in the times that she really should’ve been. Most of it was just really contrived and frustrating to sit through. That being said, the best moments were definitely top tier and belong in horror hall of fame. Riley’s actor was unbelievably good. Best part of the film. Second best part was when the boyfriend got possessed. The actor did a fantastic job. Props to where it’s due
Good review and cool video Sarah!👉😃👈