This week, we take a dip in the pool with Bring Her Back, the 2025 horror shocker from Australia’s RackaRacka twins Danny & Michael Philippou, starring Sally Hawkins as a foster mom whose grief turns into nightmare‑fuel for stepkids Andy and Piper. Is Bring Her Back a satisfying bite — or do we think they should have just Left Her There? You don't have to say grapefruit to get the truth out of us, we'll share our thoughts right now on Flick Flops.
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🎬 Release Details
• Title: Bring Her Back
• Year: 2025
• Directors: Danny Philippou & Michael Philippou
• Writers: Danny Philippou & Bill Hinzman
• Top Billed Stars: Sally Hawkins (Laura), Billy Barratt (Andy), Sora Wong (Piper), Jonah Wren Phillips (Oliver)
• Running Time: 104 minutes (approx. 1h 44m)
• Country of Origin: Australia
• Official Release Dates:
○ Australia: May 29, 2025
○ United States: May 30, 2025 via A24
🧪 Rotten Tomatoes Score
• Critic Score: ~89–90% positive (e.g. 90% on RT; 96% reported via Reddit thread)
• Metacritic: ~75/100 (“generally favorable”)
• Audience Score: ~79% (PopcornMeter), CinemaScore “B+”, PostTrak 80% positive
📜 Plot Summary
Andy, 17, and his partially sighted stepsister Piper lose their father and are placed with Laura, a warm yet unnerving foster mom, along with a mute boy, Oliver. As Laura’s grief-fueled behavior intensifies, the house grows more sinister.
🎥 Background & Interesting Details
• Directed by the Philippou twins of viral horror fame (“RackaRacka”), this is their sophomore feature after Talk to Me (2023).
• Filming took place over 41 days in June–July 2024 in Adelaide, notably at Lightsview in South Australia.
• The film embraces psycho‑biddy horror tropes while exploring body horror and grief, positioning the Philippous at the forefront of this genre wave.
• Sora Wong, who plays Piper, is partially sighted in real life—a choice applauded for authenticity and sensitivity.
• Includes striking visuals: a triangular rain‑filled pool, taxidermied dog party hat, VHS grief rituals—amplifying the psychological horror over gore.
• Scored by Cornel Wilczek; shot by Aaron McLisky, continuing their collaboration from Talk to Me.
🎭 Other Projects (Writer/Director/Main Leads)
• Danny & Michael Philippou:
○ Talk to Me (2023) – their breakout horror feature
○ Viral @Therackaracka YouTube shorts combining horror & comedy
• Sally Hawkins:
○ The Shape of Water (2017)
○ Paddington (2014–17)
○ Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
• Billy Barratt:
○ Known for acclaimed performance in Responsible Child (TV drama, 2019)
• Sora Wong:
○ Debut role; excellent newcomer praised for authentic and grounded performance
• Jonah Wren Phillips:
○ Appears in Bring Her Back and other indie/RackaRacka productions
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