Coming from one who steers clear of horror films that deal with the supernatural, Talk To Me is a resounding recommend, an ode to the craft of first time filmmakers Danny & Michael Philippou. Here, the brothers known for live action Youtube horrors, step up their offerings by elevating the ever popular ouija board concept, with fresh, exciting tropes & terrific storytelling. And the result, is as breathtaking, as it is terrifying.

While Talk To Me accounts for the familiar premise that sees the usual thrill-seeking teenagers, needlessly making contact with enraged supernaturals, it is Mia's storyline that takes the trope notches more significant. Her grief and trauma as emotional backdrops is genius, as it gives a personal & moving reason for the horrifying madness let loose in its wake. As predatory forces prey on Mia's silent suffering as invitations, our worst fears are then effectively resembled. Apart from Mia's perspective, Talk To Me nails its scare tactics through expertly crafted sound design, that accounts for its atmosphere of dread & out of the shadows peril. The effectiveness is furthered by outstanding camerawork that spooks without the need for annoying jump scares.

Overall, Talk To Me paves its own way for appreciation from both hardcore & fair weather fans of the genre. It is genuinely tense, scary, and boasts of a fresh & exciting adaptation that adds meaning to its well executed tropes. I confirm then, Talk To Me is the first film of its kind that I actually admire.