Talk To Me – REVIEW

Australian horror flicks have been few and far in between with varying degrees of quality and success, but Talk To Meis a genuinely ferocious horror breakout flick that will send shivers down your spine!

A bunch of teenage school friends learn how to conjure spirits during a séance through an embalmed hand of someone who was allegedly connected with the devil. They hold the hand and utter “talk to me” followed by “let me in” entering a world of supernatural forces. It’s a new thrill, none of them realizing the hidden dangers – It’s all laughable fun and games for them until one of them goes too far…

They have opened the gates and embarked on a horrifying rollercoaster ride to hell and back. But can they ultimately slam the gates shut to the spiritual world once and for all?

The terror commences before the opening credits have rolled and the terror and unease continues to accelerate until the shocking finale.

Australian actress Miranda Otto is the only adult performer in this movie which stars an ensemble of predominantly teenage actors who are very impressive and carry the entire project.

Young actress Sophie Wilde in her pivotal role steals the show delivering possibly the eeriest and most hair-raising performance of devilish possession since 12 year old Linda Blair won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in The Exorcist in 1974.

Danny and Michael Philippou have effectively created a dark and unsettling atmosphere through their astute direction, also accelerated by effective sound effects and editing.

Talk To Me may be looked upon as a cautionary tale – play with the unknown realms of the supernatural and be prepared to suffer the consequences….

The multiple horrific and violent blood soaked scenes are critical to the story and effectively gripping, owing to the ingenuity of the makeup artists involved.

This story of supernatural possession deserves much accolade and should stay with audiences long after they leave the cinema.

★★★1/2

In Cinemas July 28