Australian horror movie Bring Her Back scores 95% on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of release

Bring Her Back, the new Australian horror movie from Danny and Michael Philippou, is creating a lot of excitement before it hits theaters. The Philippou brothers, who made a splash with Talk to Me, seem to keep their hot streak going with this fresh psychological thriller that's already striking a chord with reviewers. The film just showed up on Rotten Tomatoes with a whopping 95% score, which is pretty rare for a horror flick.

With about two dozen early write-ups in the books many critics are giving thumbs up to the movie's vibe emotional punch, and non-stop sense of fear. This fresh offering signals a comeback to known ground for the Philippou siblings—, down-to-earth scary stories with a ghostly twist. Yet, Bring Her Back also appears to broaden their subject matter zeroing in on family ties and mental scars in a horror setting.

Bring Her Back delivers a gripping mix of raw emotion and spine-chilling horror

The plot tracks a brother-sister duo as they face a creepy ritual in their latest foster home presenting a setup that mixes deep feelings with nail-biting tension. Sally Hawkins and Billy Barratt take the lead roles, while Jonah Wren Phillips, Sally-Anne Upton, Stephen Phillips, Sora Wong, and Liam Damons round out the supporting cast.

Hawkins, known for her emotionally rich performances, appears to add a dramatic weight to the eerie narrative, potentially deepening the emotional resonance of the story. Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman wrote the movie. Causeway Films and RackaRacka backed its production. They worked with the South Australian Film Corporation and Salmira Productions. Stage 6 Films part of Sony Pictures

Releasing International, handles Australian distribution. A24 takes care of global sales. The crew filmed in and near Adelaide, South Australia. The movie got local production help and wrapped up shooting in 41 days. The Philippous came back to their home state for this project. They seem to have used the setting well making the film feel more isolated and immersive. The film has gotten thumbs up from critics for keeping viewers on edge and stirring up raw feelings.

The cast of film include Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips, Sally-Anne Upton, Stephen Phillips, Liam Damons, Mischa Heywood, and Olga Miller.

Writers from big names like Variety, AV Club, and Bloody Disgusting have pointed out the movie's non-stop vibe and emotional heart. They think it might click not just with scary movie buffs but also with regular folks looking for a powerful big-screen ride. Bring Her Back is set to hit Australian theaters on 29 May 2025. It's shaping up to be a big deal in the horror world this year—another strong move forward for the Philippou brothers as they grow in their craft.

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