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Philippou Brothers Deliver Unsettling Gothic Horror in Bring Her Back

Critics commend Sally Hawkins’s chilling portrayal of a grieving foster mother fueling an atmosphere of trauma-driven supernatural terror

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Andy in Bring Her Back
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Overview

  • The Philippou twins expand their horror portfolio with Bring Her Back following their breakout hit Talk to Me
  • The film centers on teenage step-siblings thrust into the care of a foster mother whose personal grief conceals darker motives
  • Reviewers highlight the cinematography and sound design for amplifying the story’s exploration of grief, abuse and supernatural dread
  • Sally Hawkins’s turn as Laura has been lauded for seamlessly blending maternal warmth with unnerving unpredictability
  • Rated R for graphic violence and mature themes, Bring Her Back opens this week via A24