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Philippou Twins’ Bring Her Back Opens at No. 5 With Rave Reviews

Critics have praised its visceral effects, highlighting a raw exploration of grief ahead of its PVOD debut in early July.

Overview

  • Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, the A24 horror follows two siblings who uncover a terrifying ritual at their foster mother’s secluded home.
  • Sally Hawkins stars as a grieving foster mother whose occult leanings drive the film’s intense emotional and supernatural stakes.
  • Bring Her Back earned $7 million from 2,409 North American theatres, placing it fifth at the domestic box office in its opening weekend.
  • The film holds an 89–90% positive rating on review aggregators, with critics lauding its blend of deep character work and practical gore effects.
  • It is expected to hit premium video on demand between July 1 and 8, followed by a Max streaming premiere roughly four months after its theatrical release.