Talk to me (2022)

If you’re in for a wild, supernatural rollercoaster that expertly blends "The Craft" with an episode of "Ghost Adventures" while dialing the absurdity up to eleven, then "Talk to Me" is your next movie night pick. In what starts as a seemingly typical teenage rebellion flick set in Adelaide, quickly morphs into a haunted house party with a hand – yes, an actual disembodied hand – as the guest of honor. The film cleverly navigates through the perils of inviting spirits for a quick chat, which unsurprisingly, spirals out of control faster than you can say "I let you in." It’s a riveting tale that teaches us all a valuable lesson: maybe, just maybe, conversing with the dead via a severed hand isn’t such a great idea after all.

Our heroine Mia, amidst battling her own demons – and I mean this quite literally – decides that talking to her late mother through a possessed tween is a solid plan. This decision-making process might leave some questioning her judgment, but it’s the kind of "hold my beer" attitude that propels this story into the realms of the delightfully bizarre. One of the movie's shining moments is a spirit with a peculiar penchant for podiatry, showcasing a scene where feet sucking becomes a terrifying, yet somehow hysterical, manifestation of the paranormal. It’s this blend of horror and humor that gives "Talk to Me" its unique charm, ensuring you're as likely to laugh out loud as you are to jump from your seat.

In the grand tradition of horror-comedies, "Talk to Me" doesn’t shy away from pushing boundaries, both of the supernatural and of good taste. The finale, a twisted fusion of teenage angst and ghostly vengeance, leaves audiences pondering the real dangers of peer pressure – especially when that pressure involves supernatural entities. With a narrative as unpredictable as its spectral antagonists, the film serves as a metaphor for the ghosts of our pasts, and the lengths we’ll go to for closure... or just a good scare. Clocking in at a spirited 4.5 stars, this movie proves that sometimes, the best way to deal with the hand you’re dealt is to simply talk to it – just make sure you’ve got a candle handy.

So... do watch it and lemme know mate!

Peace!!