Overview
- After its July 26 debut in the UK, Bring Her Back is earning praise from British critics for its blend of psychological terror and emotional resonance.
- Sally Hawkins delivers a chilling turn as Laura, the foster mother to Sora Wong’s visually impaired Piper and Billy Barratt’s protective brother Andy.
- Reviewers highlight the filmmakers’ use of practical-effects-driven, Ozploitation-inspired techniques to create visceral scares rooted in themes of grief and distorted family loyalty.
- The film’s unsettling occult-infused VHS tape and rain-soaked visuals underscore its exploration of mourning rituals and unresolved trauma.
- With Bring Her Back’s success under their belt, Danny and Michael Philippou are already working on a Talk To Me sequel and a documentary about deathmatch wrestling.