Bring Her Back, one of 2025’s must-see horrors, called a “stressful nightmare” that will leave you “squirming”

Initial responses to the supernatural horror film “Bring Her Back” are in, and they’re praising it as an “outstanding work of horror,” “memorably terrifying,” and “truly unsettling.

Under the guidance of directors Danny and Michael Philippou from “Talk To Me,” the movie produced by A24 focuses on a brother and sister who discover a chilling secret involving an ominous ritual hidden within the isolated residence of their newly assigned foster mother, portrayed by Sally Hawkins.

Before the US premiere of the movie “Bring Her Back” towards the end of this month, some fortunate viewers who’ve already watched it are expressing their initial thoughts on the film through social media platforms.

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CinemaBlend’s Eric Eisenberg was blown away by “Bring Her Back“. The scenes were so intense, they made him squirm. He can’t stop praising Danny and Michael Philippou for their exceptional work in developing the storyline and creating a terrifying horror experience. This is definitely a film you don’t want to miss.

Collider’s Ross Bonaime referred to “Bring Her Back” as a “challenging, harrowing experience” and a “suitable sequel to ‘Talk to Me,'” expressing that it was “genuinely unsettling yet unexpectedly poignant.

As a gamer, let me tell you, that movie isn’t something I’d want to revisit any time soon. The #BringHerBack film is downright unsettling and stays with you long after the credits roll, thanks in large part to Sally Hawkins’ compelling yet venomous portrayal. That’s what Julian Singleton had to say about it.

The Philippians establish themselves as ingeniously creative masters of horror, maintaining a firm hold over their viewers.

Gizmodo‘s Germain Lussier said that Bring Her Back is “way more horrifying” than he could imagine.

He stated that the intensity of the violence in the story sometimes seems unnecessary, and it takes some time before it becomes prominent. However, when it does, it’s impactful and significant.

Chris Lockey praised the film as a “grim household horror triumph,” showcasing all the distinctive traits of the Philippou brothers such as “powerfully poetic cinematography and visuals, captivating characters delivering raw, authentic performances, and a unique form of gritty realism in violence that outshines others.

As a fervent admirer, I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on #BringHerBack – it absolutely delivers! Bill Bria from Discussing Film said the same thing. Danny and Michael Philippou have an uncanny knack for creating a potent blend of raw terror and heart-wrenching sorrow that leaves you on the edge of your seat. This film is not just scary, but deeply impactful – it truly packs a punch!

“Sally Hawkins creates a fully realized, disturbing character. Disturbing & touching equally!”

Bring Her Back hits US cinemas on 30 May. In the UK, the film releases on 1 August.

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2025-05-07 15:01