Talk to Me

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Movie Details

Based onConcept by Daley Pearson
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
GenresSupernatural, Horror
Release date30 October 2022 (Adelaide), 27 July 2023 (Australia)
Running time1hr 35min
Age ratingR
StarringSophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen
Directed byDanny Philippou, Michael Philippou
Written byDanny Philippou, Bill Hinzman
Produced bySamantha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton
Cinematography byAaron McLisky
Edited byGeoff Lamb
Music byCornel Wilczek
Casting byNikki Barrett, Kelly Graham
Production Design byBethany Ryan
Art Direction byGareth Wilkes
Set Decoration byJennifer Drake
Costume Design byAnna Cahill
Production CompanyScreen Australia, South Australian Film Corporation, Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, Bankside Films, Causeway Films
DistributorMaslow Entertainment, Umbrella Entertainment, Ahi Films

Cast & Characters

  • Sophie Wilde as Mia
  • Alexandra Jensen as Jade, Mia’s friend
  • Joe Bird as Riley, Jade’s brother
  • Otis Dhanji as Daniel, Jade’s boyfriend
  • Miranda Otto as Sue, Jade’s and Riley’s mother
  • Zoe Terakes as Hayley, a party host
  • Chris Alosio as Joss, a party host
  • Marcus Johnson as Max, Mia’s father
  • Alexandria Steffensen as Rhea, Mia’s mother
  • Sunny Johnson as Duckett
  • Ari McCarthy as Cole, Duckett’s brother
  • Jacek Koman as Burke Spirit
  • Hamish Phillips as Tyson
  • Kit Erhart-Bruce as Peck
  • Sarah Brokensha as Fiona
  • Jayden Davison as Jayden
  • James Oliver as James
  • Jett Gazley as Alex Varolli

Storyline

When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.

About Talk to Me Movie

Talk to Me is an Australian supernatural horror film directed by Danny and Michael Philippou in their feature directorial debuts and written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman. Based on a concept by Daley Pearson, the film stars Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson, and Alexandria Steffensen.

This film marks Sophie Wilde’s first lead starring role in a theatrical feature film.

Six hands were made for the movie should any of them happen to get damaged or broken. Director Danny Philippou kept one of the hands.

The directors only had a few days of the shoot where they had access to a two-camera setup, so they saved it for scenes like the emotional scene between Mia and her father as he reads her mother’s suicide note. They felt some pressure to save it for more action-oriented sequences, but the dual performances, each feeding off the other, was more important to them.

The film is set in Adelaide, Australia, the hometown of directors Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou. This project was financed with support from the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC). The film received major production investment from Screen Australia, in association with the SAFC, and was financed with support from the Adelaide Film Festival, Gold Standard, and KOJO Studios.

The film was banned in Kuwait due to the appearance of trans actor Zoe Terakes, who is non-binary and transmasculine. Their character’s gender identity is not mentioned in the film, although it is made pretty clear by the consistent usage of the singular “they” for their character.

Talk to Me premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival on October 30, 2022, and was later released in Australia on July 27, 2023, by Maslow Entertainment, Umbrella Entertainment, and Ahi Films. The film had its North American release the next day, through A24. It received positive reviews and achieved significant success, grossing $92.2 million worldwide, making it A24’s highest-grossing horror film to date.

Talk to Me was released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United States on 3 October 2023 and in Australia on 25 October 2023.

AwardDate of CeremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Awards10 December 2023Best Youth PerformanceJoe BirdNominated
Las Vegas Film Critics Society13 December 2023Best Horror/Sci-FI MovieTalk to MeNominated
St. Louis Film Critics Association17 December 2023Best Horror FilmTalk to MeWon
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards19 December 2023Best First FeatureDanny Philippou and Michael PhilippouNominated
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards19 December 2023Best Youth PerformanceJoe BirdNominated
Phoenix Critics Circle Awards23 December 2023Best Horror FilmTalk to MeWon
Astra Film and Creative Arts Awards6 January 2024Best Horror FeatureTalk to MeNominated
Austin Film Critics Association Awards10 January 2024Best First FilmDanny Philippou and Michael PhilippouNominated
Denver Film Critics Society12 January 2024Best Sci-Fi/HorrorTalk to MeNominated
Black Reel Awards16 January 2024Outstanding Lead PerformanceSophie WildeNominated
Saturn Awards4 February 2024Best Horror FilmTalk to MeWon
Saturn Awards4 February 2024Best Film DirectionDanny and Michael PhilippouNominated
Saturn Awards4 February 2024Best Supporting Actress in a FilmSophie WildeNominated
AACTA Awards10 February 2024Best FilmSamantha Jennings, Kristina CeytonWon
AACTA Awards10 February 2024Best DirectionDanny Philippou and Michael PhilippouWon
AACTA Awards10 February 2024Best Screenplay in FilmDanny Philippou and Bill HinzmanWon
AACTA Awards10 February 2024Best Lead ActressSophie WildeWon
AACTA Awards10 February 2024Best Supporting ActorZoe TerakesNominated
AACTA Awards10 February 2024Best Supporting ActressAlex JensenNominated
AACTA Awards10 February 2024Best CinematographyAaron McLiskyNominated
AACTA Awards10 February 2024Best EditingGeoff LambWon
AACTA Awards10 February 2024Best Original Music ScoreCornel WilczekWon
AACTA Awards10 February 2024Best SoundEmma Bortignon, Pete Smith, Nick SteeleWon
AACTA Awards10 February 2024Best Hair and MakeupRebecca Buratto, Paul Katte, Nick NicolaouWon
Australian Film Critics Association Awards26 March 2024Best FilmSamantha Jennings, Kristina CeytonNominated
Australian Film Critics Association Awards26 March 2024Best DirectorDanny and Michael PhilippouNominated
Australian Film Critics Association Awards26 March 2024Best ActressSophie WildeWon
Australian Film Critics Association Awards26 March 2024Best Supporting ActorJoe BirdNominated
Australian Film Critics Association Awards26 March 2024Best Supporting ActressMiranda OttoNominated
Australian Film Critics Association Awards26 March 2024Best ScreenplayDanny Philippou & Bill HinzmanNominated
Australian Film Critics Association Awards26 March 2024Best CinematographyAaron McLiskyNominated
Critics’ Choice Super Awards4 April 2024Best Horror MovieTalk to MeWon
Critics’ Choice Super Awards4 April 2024Best Actress in a Horror MovieSophie WildeWon

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Budget & Box Office Collection

Budget$4,500,000
Opening Day$4,200,000
Domestic Collection$48,299,436
International Collection$43,659,752
Worldwide Collection$91,959,188

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