Talk to Me
Runtime
95 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
Australia
Type
Movie
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Talk to Me (2023)

Australian Movie2023Rating 7.1
📌 Available on Netflix and Prime Video🛡️ Adults 18+
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A porcelain hand becomes the gateway to terror when a group of friends discover its ability to summon the dead. Talk to Me chronicles their descent from thrilling supernatural contact into absolute horror, as one girl's reckless ambition shatters the fragile boundary between worlds. What began as a game of harmless curiosity transforms into a haunting exploration of guilt, loss, and the consequences of playing with forces beyond understanding. This visceral experience reminds us that some doors, once opened, can never truly be closed.

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Supernatural mystery

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Strong recommendation
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weight
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
18+Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
95 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
Australia
Type
Movie
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⭐ 72.8/100📊 3 sources🕒 2026-05-16
IMDb7.1/10209.6K votes71
Metacritic76/10076
TMDB7.1/103.7K votes71.4
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DirectorDanny Philippou
WritingDanny PhilippouBill Hinzman
CastSophie WildeAlexandra JensenJoe BirdOtis DhanjiMiranda Otto
ProductionKristina CeytonPhil HuntCompton RossDaniel Negret
MusicOliver McLoughlinNick SteeleAndrew Kotatko
CinematographyJonathan BakerSian BatesAaron McLisky

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Talk to Me is currently listed across official watch options including Netflix and Prime Video.

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Audio: English
Subtitles: Multiple
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Audio: English, French
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🏆Historic outlier20.4x
💱Analysis currency: USD
🏆 Historic outlier

Revenue became exceptional against a very small cost base

The return multiple is extremely high because the reported production budget is unusually small compared with the recorded box office revenue.
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Historic commercial outlier
The release delivered $92M against a reported budget of $4.5M to become an exceptional return case against its production cost.
💹 Return multiple: 20.4x📈 ROI: +1,944%🧾 Historic outlier
💰Budget
$4.5M4.5 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$92M92 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🏆Commercial gap
+$87.5M+87.5 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🏆Return multiple
20.4x20.4x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Relative map for a low-budget outlier
Relative scale — outlier figures
Budget
$4.5M
Revenue
$92M
Commercial gap
+$87.5M
Budget: $4.5M • Revenue: $92M • Commercial gap: +$87.5M ROI +1,944%
This commercial analysis treats the title as an exceptional low-budget/high-return case, so the return multiple should be read as an outlier rather than a normal blockbuster comparison. — Return multiple is far above normal blockbuster ranges.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.

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Director: Danny Philippou

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1Where can I watch Talk to Me?
The film is available on both Netflix and Prime Video platforms. You can choose whichever service you're subscribed to and start watching immediately.
2Is Talk to Me suitable for children and teenagers?
Talk to Me is a horror film directed at teenagers and adults, containing scary and violent scenes that may not be suitable for young children. We recommend checking the age rating on the streaming platform before watching.
3What is the plot of Talk to Me?
The film follows a group of teenagers who discover a mummified hand with mysterious power to open doors to the supernatural world. Their curiosity leads them into terrifying experiences as they begin using the hand to summon spirits and otherworldly entities.
4How long is the film and is it boring?
The film is only 95 minutes long, which is a reasonable duration. As a horror film packed with suspense and terrifying events, it maintains viewer interest throughout without being tedious.
5Who is the director of Talk to Me?
The film is directed by Danny Philippou, a renowned filmmaker in the industry. The film demonstrates high production quality and professional direction reflecting the director's expertise in horror filmmaking.
6What are the horror and violence levels in the film?
Talk to Me is classified as intense horror, containing frightening and violent scenes that may be disturbing to sensitive viewers. If you prefer mild horror films, this one might be quite intense.

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