Talk to Me has a narrative that's a bit overstuffed and has a handful of character and plot threads that aren't developed sufficiently. But this is a complaint that can be easily overlooked in light of the plethora of things this film gets right.

It's familiar theme of grief is given a unique spin (at least for the horror genre) in that what's primarily explored is the tendency we have to believe in lies and succumb to manipulation when we're burdened with grief.

It's really compelling stuff when this is the movie's focus, which is more often than not.

The whole cast is great, but Sophie Wilde as Mia had me hooked from scene one and only continued to impress me afterward. Sold every emotion and reservation and is easily worthy of awards consideration, though it likely won't happen, sadly.

The Philippou brothers directed the hell out of this. It's a darkly atmospheric horror film that, while kind of messy, is a more than satisfying spooky flick.