Bring Her Back
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| Directed by | Danny Philippou Michael Philippou |
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| Cinematography | Aaron McLisky[1] |
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| Distributed by | Stage 6 Films (through Sony Pictures Releasing International)[2] |
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Running time | 104 minutes[3] |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Bring Her Back is an upcoming Australian horror film directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, and written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman. Produced by Causeway Films and RackaRacka, in association with Salmira Productions and South Australia Film Corporation,[4] the film stars Sally Hawkins and Billy Barratt.
It is scheduled to be theatrically released by Sony Pictures Releasing International's Stage 6 Films in Australia on 29 May 2025.
Premise
[edit]Following the death of their father, a brother and sister are introduced to their new sibling by their foster mother, only to learn that she has a terrifying secret.
Cast
[edit]- Sally Hawkins as Laura
- Billy Barratt as Andy
- Sora Wong as Piper
- Jonah Wren Phillips as Oliver
- Sally-Anne Upton
- Stephen Phillips
- Liam Damons as Isaiah
- Mischa Heywood as Catherine
- Olga Miller as Macia
Production
[edit]In April 2024, it was announced that Danny and Michael Philippou were developing an original horror film follow-up to Talk to Me, with producers Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton at Causeway Films. The film had Sally Hawkins attached to star, and A24 was handling sales for distribution worldwide.[5] The script was written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman,[6] and it was also produced by RackaRacka with financing from the South Australian Film Corporation and Salmira Productions.[7] In late May, Billy Barratt, Jonah Wren Phillips, Sally-Anne Upton, Stephen Phillips, Sora Wong and Liam Damons joined the cast of the film.[8]
Principal photography began in June 2024.[6] The Philippous returned to their home state of South Australia to film in Adelaide and its surrounding areas, like Lightsview.[9][10] Filming concluded after 41 days.[11]
Release
[edit]In February 2025, Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions acquired the international distribution rights to the film excluding China, Russia and Japan.[12] Bring Her Back is scheduled to be released in Australia on 29 May 2025 by Sony Pictures Releasing International's Stage 6 Films, before releasing on the following day in the United States by A24.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Aaron Mclisky and Anna Cahill reunite on the A24 and Causeway Horror Film Bring Her Back". Cameron's Management. 1 May 2024. Archived from the original on 13 October 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "BRING HER BACK | Stage6". Stage 6 Films. Sony Pictures Digital Productions. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ "Bring Her Back [MA 15+]". Australian Classification Board. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (2 July 2024). "'Talk to Me' Directors Danny and Michael Philippou to Shoot 'Bring Her Back' in Australia". Variety. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (30 April 2024). "A24 Re-Teams With Talk to Me Directors Danny & Michael Philippou on New Horror Bring Her Back With Sally Hawkins Set to Star". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ a b DeVore, Britta (13 June 2024). "Talk to Me Directors' Horror Follow Up Bring Her Back Just Got a Huge Update". Collider. Valnet Inc. Archived from the original on 2 December 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (2 July 2024). "Talk to Me Directors Danny and Michael Philippou to Shoot Bring Her Back in Australia". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (29 May 2024). "A24's Bring Her Back Adds Billy Barratt, Jonah Wren Phillips, Sally-Anne Upton, Stephen Phillips and Sora Wong. (Exclusive)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 29 May 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Film set spotted at Lightsview | South Australia's Phillipou brothers have returned to Adelaide to begin filming their latest movie at Lightsview. Download the 7NEWS app:... | By 7NEWS Adelaide". Seven News Adelaide. 3 July 2024. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024 – via Facebook.
SA's Philippou brothers have returned to Adelaide to begin filming their latest movie. The cast and crew of Bring Her Back were spotted shooting in Lightsview this morning. The plot is a secret, but the film's being supported by the Film Corporation and will be distributed worldwide.
- ^ Sudario, Erielle (3 July 2024). "Here's Where the Talk to Me Directors Are Filming Their Next Horror Movie". Collider. Valnet Inc. Archived from the original on 3 July 2024.
- ^ @michael_philippou (3 August 2024). "THAT'S A WRAP on Bring Her Back!!! 41 day shoot. What an incredible experience 🙏 Cannot wait to show you guys this 🎬❤️". Retrieved 29 December 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (3 February 2025). "Sony Lands International Rights To A24 Horror Bring Her Back, The Next Film From Talk To Me Directors Danny & Michael Philippou". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 3 February 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (19 February 2025). "Bring Her Back Trailer: First Look At Talk To Me Duo's A24 Follow-Up Dated For May Launch". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
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