A24’s New Horror Movie Promises to Outdo Its $91 Million Smash Hit

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The upcoming horror film by A24 appears to hold significant box office promise and serves as an ideal sequel to a blockbuster hit from 2023 that amassed a record-breaking $91 million. Since its establishment in 2012, the American independent studio Bring Her Back has steadily climbed the ranks due to its association with numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies. A24’s portfolio includes hits such as the Oscar-winning “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and Ari Aster’s directorial debut, “Hereditary.

Following the 2023 Sundance Film Festival’s late-night schedule, distribution rights for a chilling horror movie within the U.S. were acquired by A24. Despite being the first directorial venture for two filmmakers, A24’s faith in the project proved rewarding as it turned out to be A24’s highest-earning horror production. Two years post its debut, there appears to be a sequel in the works for 2025, with A24 set to handle distribution once more.

Bring Her Back Is A Spiritual Successor To Talk To Me

Bring Her Back Shares Many Themes With Talk To Me

The story of the movie “Bring Her Back” is largely shrouded in mystery, with its trailers deliberately keeping details scarce. However, judging by the scant information available about its narrative and what we’ve seen in previews, “Bring Her Back” appears to share many similarities with the film “Talk to Me.” Directors Danny and Michael Philippou, who were also at the helm of both films, have revealed in an interview (via Deadline), that they actually wrote “Bring Her Back” simultaneously with “Talk to Me,” and some characters from both movies were exchanged during the production process.

It appears that the themes in “Talk to Me” and “Bring Her Back” share many similarities. For example, like “Talk To Me”, “Bring Her Back” centers on young characters grappling with grief following the loss of their mother. Additionally, both stories seem to incorporate a ritual for reviving people from the dead, which could come at great personal cost. It’s important to note that “Bring Her Back” is not a follow-up to “Talk to Me”. However, it can be considered a thematic continuation of Danny and Michael Philippou’s initial directorial work.

Talk To Me’s Success Makes Bring Her Back One Of The Most Exciting 2025 Horror Films

Bring Her Back Could Be Another Big Win For A24

Despite the fact that “Talk to Me” was their first directorial feature film, Danny and Michael Philippou had previously built a reputation for creating captivating YouTube videos. The movie demonstrated how their YouTube background had equipped them with essential skills in visual storytelling and audience interaction. The exceptional success of “Talk to Me” underscored the fact that, as they embarked on their mainstream filmmaking journey, the Philippou brothers harbored immense talent and promise.

With “Bring Her Back,” the two directors continue to solidify their status as innovative forces within the horror genre. Originally connected to the upcoming “Street Fighter” remake, recent reports indicate that they’ve stepped away from this project. Given that “Talk to Me 2” is already in the pipeline, it appears that the Philippou brothers are set to flourish within the horror realm. Consequently, there’s much anticipation for their future projects in this genre.

Although “Talk To Me 2” appears intriguing, the anticipation surrounding “Bring Her Back” is equally intense. It’s important to note that “Bring Her Back” might not be connected to the “Talk to Me” film series. Nevertheless, its similar themes with the original 2023 movie imply that the Philippou brothers have capitalized on their strengths while creating it. This makes it challenging not to suspect that, like “Talk to Me”, “Bring Her Back” could break new ground for A24 and potentially lay the foundation for a new horror movie franchise.

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2025-05-04 05:37