Talk to Me (2022) - S17 E131
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We have returned from the ashes for season 17 and to kick off Sarah’s “After Death” theme, we’re covering Danny and Michael Phillippou’s 2022 breakout hit, Talk to Me.
Forget about boring old films with a séance where people quietly hold hands around a candlelit table, this movie flips the genre on its head by turning supernatural contact into a viral party game. We give a massive hand to director brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, who levelled up from RackaRacka Youtubers to masterminds of modern Australian horror. Set against the backdrop of South Australia, it effortlessly stands out among the most haunting Adelaide movies ever made, warning foolish teenagers against conjuring spirits through a ceramic-clad embalmed arm.
Whether you’re a hardcore fan of possession movies or just looking for a genuinely creepy movie that will leave you clutching your sofa, Talk to Me delivers pure visceral horror while redefining what a truly terrifying possession film can accomplish. So let the spirit in, keep it under 50 seconds, and listen in!
What to expect from the episode:
- Sarah reveals why she picked the theme “After Death” for season 17 and how revisiting the film hit differently this time.
- Dan confesses he forgot almost the entire plot since seeing it at the cinema, making this feel like a first-time watch.
- We complain about DVD pricing structure and the baffling decision to put a trailer for Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey on the Blu-ray.
- We shower praise on YouTube creators Danny and Michael Philippou for transitioning from RackaRacka to directing a low-budget modern horror.
- We celebrate the phenomenal performances of Sophie Wilde and Joe Bird alongside stellar supporting turns from Miranda Otto and Zoe Terakes.
- We discuss how immersive the single-shot opening sequence is and the lightning-fast 60-minute filming of the chaotic possession montage.
- Sarah and Dan analyse the tragic symbolism of the yellow jumper, dead kangaroos on dark road and ghost hands.
- We explore whether the hand is a metaphor for peer pressure, grief, teenage isolation, or Mark Zuckerberg’s unwanted grip on society.
This season has eight episodes, concluding December 7th!
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