The teenager Mia (Sophie Wilde) misses her mother Rhea (Alexandria Steffensen), who died of pill overdose a couple of years ago. Now she is estranged of her father Max (Marcus Johnson), and lives with a family composed by her school mate and best friend Jade (Alexandra Jensen); her fifteen-year-old brother Riley (Joe Bird); and their mother Sue (Miranda Otto). One night, Mia, Jade and Riley go to a party hosted by their friends Hayley (Zoe Terakes) and Joss (Chris Alosio) to meet Jade's boyfriend and former Mia's crush Daniel (Otis Dhanji). Soon they learn that the attraction is a severed and embalmed hand of a clairvoyant that is capable to communicate with the spirits. There is a lit candle to guide the spirit, the person is tied to the chair and shall hold the hand, say "talk to me" and then "I let you in" to enable the spirit to possess his or her body. The most important is that the connection shall be interrupted before ninety seconds. Mia volunteers to the experiment and is excited with the experience and decides to repeat at Sue's home. However, this time the period of ninety seconds is exceeded, with tragic consequences to Riley, and Mia is haunted by the spirit of her mother that guides her. Or is she lured by an evil spirit?

"Talk to Me" (2022) is an effective Australian-British horror low-budget movie, with a simple but great story. The screenplay is well-written and holds the attention of the viewer to the very last scene. There are only a few special effects, only when necessary; therefore, the unknown cast succeeds to make the film work. Miranda Ottis performs only a supporting role and maybe is the most famous name in the cast. The conclusion is excellent and probably a sequel or a prequel or both will be made on the future. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Fale Comigo" ("Talk to Me")