Bring Her Back – REVIEW

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In 2022, ‘Talk To Me’ by Australian brothers Danny and Michael Philippou left a strong impression, and their horror film debut garnered an impressive $91 million. Their next project, ‘Bring her back‘, is expected to delight fans as well and takes the unsettling factor to a new level from the get-go with some distressing home video footage hinting at ritualistic abuse.

However, the mistreatment of Piper (Sora Wong), a blind schoolgirl eager to connect with her peers, persists as she encounters the cruel popular girls who mock her impairment. Matters take a turn for the worse when Piper and her brother Andy (Billy Barratt) discover their father deceased in the bathroom, forcing them into the care of Laura (Sally Hawkins), a former social worker with a foster child, Oliver (Jonah Wren Phillips). This child is unstable, bald, and mute, often gazing vacantly into the distance like Brooklyn Beckham when asked about his occupation. From the outset, it’s evident that Laura has her own issues, though the nature of these problems remains a secret for much of the film. As the story unfolds, hints are dropped that Piper and Billy may be in grave danger in the near future.

In this production, all four actors deliver impressive performances, yet Hawkins stands out particularly in a maternal role that contrasts significantly with her character from the Paddington films. As the narrative unfolds, viewers may find themselves wincing or averting their gaze during certain scenes, as these moments are equally distressing as ‘Cookery with Meghan Markle’. This film, titled ‘Bring her Back’, is a challenging watch due to its uncomfortable nature, but it showcases the Philippou brothers as promising talents in the horror genre.

Here’s the Bring Her Back trailer…..

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2025-07-29 02:23