*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*
“Light the candle to open the door…blow it out to close it…”
Talk to Me released in theaters on July 28th 2023. The supernatural horror film stars Sophie Wilde, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, and Alexandra Jensen. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.
A group of friends discover the thrill of conjuring spirits using an embalmed hand, but they unleash something dangerous in the process.
Here is the trailer:
Talk to Me hooks you from the very start, reminding us that it’s a never a good idea to invite in the dead. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
A disturbing concept executed in a satisfying way.
I’ve seen my fair share of supernatural horror films, but many of them fail to deliver on the sinister premise, relying more on jump scare tactics. Talk to Me stepped away from that and delivered by manifesting real fears. I wouldn’t say that anything was that scary, but the idea behind it was terrifying and I thought that it showcased this in an imaginative way on screen, never letting the audience off the hook.
Sticks the landing!
Everything was building up to the climax of this movie and I was worried that it would take too big of a risk or finish in a safe way, but I was pleasantly surprised by the end result and I thought it brought everything full circle.
The Cons:
Not a huge fan of our main character…
I understand and accept that we don’t always have to fall in love with our main character. Being flawed and misunderstood makes it more of a real portrayal and the exploration of grief was well done. The actress did a great job, but I just didn’t like Mia’s character.
She made really dumb decisions and continued to do so over and over again…
They added in some layers for her and ties to a family, but she was frustrating to watch and I was a little less invested in her fate because of this. I didn’t really care for the supporting characters either. No one stood out for me.
This may come down to preference, however.
So am I in or out?
I’m in!
A satisfying watch that will chill you to the bone.
Talk to Me lives up to the hype and brings the supernatural genre back to life.
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Talk to Me in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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