There is no time wasted with this one. Right out of the gate it hurls you into the action, engaging and shocking you right off the bat. It holds fast to that engagement throughout the experience and every time it felt like the pacing was starting to slow down they picked it right back up with a bang.

It is few and far between now a days to come across something that feels original and fresh, especially in the vein of possession. Talk to Me managed to do just that. The concept was truly intriguing and the execution was captivating. Something about the way they manifested the possession in this was so gnarly and frightening... it was very effective and well done.

What was also well done was the makeup and sfx. With the visceral nature of what was represented, the film would not have been as successful if it wasn't for the artists so masterfully exemplifying their craft in this (talk about gnarly...).

The spook factor is real in this one and did not come to play. The way they made this so relatable and accessible to their audience in this down to earth way makes it even creepier. There is a fun and creepy montage I enjoyed with a very intense, awesome scene following it that is still taking up space in my mind.

The acting was also excellent across the board and a big attribute of this movie's success. The main girl did and excellent job and I hope to see more from her. The dad wasn't great for me and the moms character was a little jarring and odd to me in vernacular and behavior but I'm going to chalk it up to a cultural disconnect.

I do feel like the story was missing a little background and eventually a bit of closure. I wish we had gotten more on the hand, where it came from and its purpose. More about the other realm, the spirits it holds and whatever entity they so casually mentioned can essentially impersonate other people? It wasn't terribly lacking, I would've just enjoyed more. I also would have liked just a little more closure as far as the storyline went. I certainly don't need everything wrapped up in a pretty black bow, but it almost gave that feeling of setting itself up for a sequel. Which I would love to see but it should also be solid as a stand alone. Regardless, I still enjoyed the ending which is where so many horror movies fall short. It was foreseeable yet I was not expecting it and appreciated that.

All in all Talk to Me is a classic possession/communing with spirits story with a fresh, innovative twist to it and a masterful execution from all involved that will satiate the deep dark thralls of horror and thrills we so enjoy. Would recommend.

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