This movie doesn't muck around, stabbing you in the eyes from the get go, then proceeding to hold a relentless, vice-like grip until the closing scene.

Benefiting from unheralded film makers and actors, Talk to Me feels fresh, notwithstanding liberal doses of the tried and true horror touchpoints of gore, gross-out humour, jump scares, creepiness and suspense in varying measures. But this is more than a horror movie, there are layers and depth to themes of peer pressure, addiction, grief, loneliness and spirituality.

Fans of the Philippou brothers' Youtube work will leave the cinema ecstatic to see them make a seamless transition to the big screen with a brilliantly conceived and executed movie to match the hype. Those unfamiliar with their RackaRacka channel might be similarly blown away.

The atmospheric influence of The Babadook producers Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton is also worth noting

Other warranted commendations include the casting (Sophie Wilde outstanding), the at-times vomit inducing sound effects, the authenticity of the dialogue and teen interactions, smart pacing and most importantly the haunting storyline which underpins it all. Not to mention a care factor for the characters absent from too many horror / thriller films these days.

An obligatory bigger budget prequel or sequel to Talk to Me has a hard act to follow. Hopefully the Philippous are able to maintain the down-to-Earth elements that made their debut feature so special, demonstrating the unique style and quality of Australian movies.

Let it in.