So, Talk to Me just came on Netflix, and I'm pleasantly surprised by the impressive quality of the directing, cinematography, and acting in this low-budget horror movie. Like, this is some top-notch horror from co-directors making their directorial debut.

I absolutely loved the dialogue in this movie. Every line feels authentic, like it could genuinely come from a teenager's mouth. Unlike many horror movies with cringe-worthy dialogue attempting to appeal to a younger demographic, Talk to Me gets it right. Sure, the dialogue can be cringy, but as a counterargument, teenagers themselves can be insanely cringy. I've seen people exactly like this, and it's impressive how the directors captured authentic teenage talk without it feeling forced in any way unlike most horror movies.

Sophie Wilde's performance as Mia is very good; I enjoyed her in pretty much every scene. Her acting not only surpassed expectations for a horror movie but also carried the entire film for me. I particularly loved her interactions with Jade at the beginning of the movie and the relationship she had with her mother-insanely good acting from her.

The cinematography, while not groundbreaking, is shockingly good for a low-budget horror movie. Some of the shots are insanely creative. Every single shot in this movie feels intentional, which may seem basic, but I've watched many low-budget horror movies where the cinematography is the blandest thing imaginable. So, I really appreciate that this movie took some creative liberties with its cinematography. I really like the use of the long take at the beginning. It is a perfect tension builder and sets the stage for what the movie is about.

The makeup in this movie is also a highlight for me; it's insanely well done. I love how grotesque the spirits looked, especially in the scene where Riley is in the bathtub. The makeup looked perfect, and I couldn't tell it was fake at all. Kudos to the makeup crew for a job well done.

One aspect I didn't quite like was the plot-it's a bit basic with some half-baked ideas, but that's somewhat expected from horror movies. The plot involving Mia and her mother is somewhat compelling, but I feel like it falls flat towards the end. I also didn't like the moment where Mia watches a video with her mother on her phone and tries to evoke something heartwarming and wholesome; it comes off as emotional manipulation to propel the plot forward to me. It's a small nitpick, though. I don't expect a horror movie to have an amazing plot, so it doesn't detract too much from the overall experience.

The plot of this movie would have definitely benefited from a longer runtime, which I know is an unpopular opinion since generally, people like to watch shorter movies, but I would've loved it if they had expanded on a few things. Even an extra 30 minutes would've been enough for me.

Overall, a very good horror movie from A24, would highly recommend it to anyone who likes good horror movies and not cheesy bad ones.