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Bring Her Back

Bring Her Back · A24 Horror Collection

2025 104 min R
Critic7.9
Horror Mystery Thriller
A24 Apple TV FindEdition
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Overview

A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.
Story 7.8
Acting 8.7
Direction 8.2
Cinematography 8.1
Music 7.9
Pacing 7.7
Originality 8.0
Emotional Impact 8.1
Overall 7.9

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

7.9 /10

Chilling Lead Performance

Sally Hawkins delivers a hauntingly complex performance as a grieving foster mother harboring dark occult obsessions.

Masterclass Folk Horror Atmosphere

The Philippou brothers expertly build creeping dread and claustrophobic tension throughout the remote rural setting.

Pros

  • Riveting and deeply unsettling lead performance by Sally Hawkins
  • Masterful slow-burn tension and dread crafted by the Philippou brothers
  • Strong box office performance, grossing over $39 million on a modest budget

Cons

  • Disturbing folk horror themes and grief-driven terror can feel intensely grim
  • Pacing leans heavily into slow-burn psychological buildup before major reveals
Verdict A deeply unsettling, slow-burn psychological folk horror film anchored by a chilling, phenomenal lead performance from Sally Hawkins.

AI Review

A chilling and atmospheric supernatural folk horror film directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, starring Sally Hawkins and Billy Barratt as foster children uncover dark occult rituals.

A deeply unsettling, slow-burn psychological folk horror film anchored by a chilling, phenomenal lead performance from Sally Hawkins.

Essential viewing in theaters or home streaming for all fans of A24 horror, supernatural thrillers, and Talk to Me.

Awards

AACTA Awards

Best Sound and Visual Design · Won

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Development

Announced in April 2024 as the Philippou brothers' follow-up project with A24 and Causeway Films.

Principal photography

Shot in Adelaide, South Australia starting in July 2024.

Post-production

Completed in early 2025 ahead of its late May theatrical release.

AACTA Awards

Best Sound and Visual Design Won

Production

Development

Announced in April 2024 as the Philippou brothers' follow-up project with A24 and Causeway Films.

Principal photography

Shot in Adelaide, South Australia starting in July 2024.

Post-production

Completed in early 2025 ahead of its late May theatrical release.

Streaming

A24 Apple TV FindEdition

Cast

Sally Hawkins Laura
Billy Barratt Andy
Sora Wong Piper
Jonah Wren Phillips Oliver
Sally-Anne Upton Supporting Foster Role
Stephen Phillips Phil
Mischa Heywood Supporting Role

Characters

Laura Sally Hawkins
Andy Billy Barratt
Piper Sora Wong
Oliver Jonah Wren Phillips
Supporting Foster Role Sally-Anne Upton
Phil Stephen Phillips
Supporting Role Mischa Heywood

Crew

Danny Philippou Director
Michael Philippou Director
Danny Philippou Screenwriter
Bill Hinzman Screenwriter
Samantha Jennings Producer
Kristina Ceyton Producer
Cornel Wilczek Composer
Aaron McLisky Cinematographer
Geoff Lamb Editor

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Bring Her Back Main Theme — Cornel Wilczek
  2. The Secluded Ritual — Cornel Wilczek

Trivia

  • Marked the second feature film collaboration between directors Danny and Michael Philippou and A24 following Talk to Me.
  • Filmed entirely in Adelaide, South Australia, utilizing local production crews and talent.
  • Sora Wong secured her breakout role as Piper with zero prior professional acting experience.

Quotes

"When grief becomes obsession, the line between life and death shatters."

"Some doors, once opened, cannot be closed."

Goofs

  • During the backyard pool flashback scene, water ripple patterns shift slightly between reverse angles.

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider Talk to Me (8.2/10). A similarly themed alternative is A Mosquito in the Ear.

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