I'll probably say this a thousand more times, but any chance that I have to see a new film released by A24, I'll be there. Talk to Me is their latest theatrical release and while it's not one of their best, it's a very solid horror/thriller. Horror isn't my favourite genre, but I'll admit when one impresses me. This film plays it safe in terms of the story, but definitely not when it comes to the surprises/kills. Here are my thoughts on Talk to Me.

This is a premise many filmgoers have experiences hundreds of times. A Group of teenagers have a party and the popular new trend sets a series of events in motion that will have some of the characters possessed, if not killed. This time around, it's a sculpture of a hand that reacts when you say the words "Talk to Me." Once a character grabs the hand and utters those words, they are shown a creepy image of a human who has passed on. Without ruining anything, this film gets a little deeper than I was expecting. The main character in Mia (Sophie Wilde) was easily the best part of this film.

Mia's backstory and constant involvement in the game itself is what made this film sing for me. The loneliness and grief her character feels added a layer to this film that I wasn't expecting. Although certain storylines play out as you would expect them to and the final scene is just like many other films, the overall story and uniqueness of the object itself is what had me liking it so much. It also didn't hurt that Sophie Wilde is a great actress. I haven't seen her in anything aside from this simply due to the fact that she is a newer actress with only a couple of credits so far. I can't wait to see what she does next.

On top of her incredible talent showcased in this film, she also had a hand in writing the story and directors Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou have also never directed a feature film before this. For newcomers being found online, this is a pretty terrific first little film. At just over 90 minutes, Talk to Me never overstays its welcome. It can feel predictable, but the shock value throughout the movie and genuinely creepy imagery kept me engaged. A Very solid flick that I can recommend to horror/thriller fans.