TALK TO ME MOVIE REACTION - THAT WAS DISTURBING! - First Time Watching - Review

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hey guys! Thank you for watching this with us! "Talk To Me" blew us away. The way they kept the tension to the cinematography and the performances this film hit every single one of our expectations. This is without a doubt the best horror film we've seen this year. If you enjoyed the reaction do us a solid and hit the like button! It helps us out a ton! And if you're feeling extra generous subscribe so you don't miss out on our next reactions ❤ If you'd like to support the channel and gain access to the full length reaction become a member of our patreon bit.ly/3ICVrJ6

[@BeRadMH]

I found it interesting that they said the spirits weaken over time, and near the end, Jade says on the phone that Riley seemed to be getting better and was more himself. At the same time, the spirit escalates things with Mia very quickly to trick her into killing Riley to "save" him. According to the movie, if you die while it's inside you, then it has you forever. That's what it wanted. I think if she had left it alone, the spirit may have eventually lost its grip.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Unfortunately that looks like it would’ve been the case. The spirit manipulated the hell out of Mia and it ended up with her trading spots with Riley. Such a powerful ending!

[@UMewMew]

​@@OfficialMediaKnightsa prequel and sequel are in the works

[@arminarlert1953]

Yeah thats what i thought as well, but Mia was so deep into this rabbit hole that shes so messed up. So sad for her. The spirits tricked and took advantage of her grief

[@arminarlert1953]

@@UMewMewfr?! Omg

[@UMewMew]

@@arminarlert1953 yes

[@danwilliams2551]

One crazy detail about this film is there's hints about which spirits are haunting them. That waterlogged woman is who possesses Mia, and we hear the "water" sound effects during her possession, also when she's talking to her "Mom", and the Mom looks more and more waterlogged as time passes. The old man Mia sees in the bed is who is seen holding Riley in that hospital vision, and is likely the man possessed Mia was pointing out ("There he is/He's behind you. He'll split ya!"). And when you look close, you can see Jade pushed Mia into the road; she didn't jump, which is even more tragic. And the demons do not like the BF because we hear it mentioned he is a Christian...so many details

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely love those details! The spirits in this film were creepy as hell. The anxiety we had as to whether or not they had closed the door etc It was all done perfectly to give you a constant sense of unease!

[@casscumerford5886]

yep---old burned man had riley

[@wayomono5507]

what? Jade psuhed Mia? wow her love for her brother is o top of everything

[@RobocopReturns]

Love the drug analogies… the spirits/drugs pushed people into doing harmful things, including Mia’s mom presumably.

[@cccsssish]

​@@wayomono5507It's a trolley problem really

[@alexbuker7450]

I’m pretty sure at 22:00, the spirit was stalling for time by pretending to be her mom, so it could get a stronger grip on the kid, it’s super freaky how much detail and love was put into this movie

[@zoo-wee-mama1689]

i feel like it was her mum because she basically said the same thing as she did in her note but then she was kicked off the hand and another spirit took over

[@zoo-wee-mama1689]

actually nvm because the spirit could've heard Riley and Mia's conversation about how her mum died, there's so many things open to interpretation in this film

[@dontread12]

​@zoo-wee-mama1689 it was never her mom the spirits can see ur inner most secrets and ur mind when u let them in. Once she let the drowned lady in the drowned lady knew everything. Think of it like addiction if she just left the hand alone the spirts lose connection just like addiction if you just quit eventually you will get batter you may withdrawal and takes time to get better but if you keep taking the hand you just get deeper and deeper and eventually Mia just was so lost she was being manipulated just like drugs slowly manipulate you as well. If you notice the fake mom slowly starts taking imagine of the drowned lady cause that's who it was since the beginning the old man in wheelchair that she saw in place of Riley was the spirit taking him manipulating her as well she was so deep all the spirits could talk to her manipulate her just like how they got her to stab her dad because her dad gave the spirit away as a fake and the spirit tricks her with more manipulation because she is so addicted basically she can't see pasted the clouds. Its a great substitute for addiction without actual drugs as a former addict its so relatable it's scary.

[@RobocopReturns]

“They get weaker the longer they’re in you…”. Love the drug and addiction analogies. Great film.

[@rojobroko5979]

The Rackracka boys have grown so much and now directing a full movie. Proud of them.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right?! It's absolutely amazing and inspiring to see how far they've come!! What an incredible movie and what an inspiration!

[@xyuvilol]

​@@rachaelhogan7850let's see u do better

[@zeeksy6276]

this movie was insanely good. ending was one of the best for horror movies. cope harder they made a shit ton of money.@@rachaelhogan7850

[@andieolson5693]

​@rachaelhogan7850 Who pissed in your Cheerios??😂

[@anarchygod8691]

​@@rachaelhogan7850no wonder why you thinking of taking yourself out all the time

[@julianmorning]

I usually hate reaction videos but y’all earned my subscription. Not a bunch of annoying commentary during crucial scenes. Actually thoughtful points made. Not a bunch of overreacting. Kudos.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you for showing some love! It means a lot to us ❤️

[@redandrit2105]

What about Yaboyroshi?

[@demiGodHFL]

if I think about it in a realistic manner, me myself, I would grab the hand and say “talk to me” but I would NOT say “let me in” I think that’s where it goes wrong. talking to spirits is WAY different than letting them inside.

[@jinxysaberk]

yes but they’re dumb teenagers and it’s treated like a drug. mia describes feeling like she’s glowing it’s a direct parallel to how drugs make a person feel even though they know the danger in taking it. you may personally not be influenced but addiction is not a choice so this movies more relatable to people who have had those struggles

[@redandrit2105]

​@@jinxysaberknot me, i may be a teenager, but im a teenager with a brain and survival instincts! The moment i know they can talk to spirits is when I'm finally sus, and let them in? Thats where i book it and leave!

[@BlackWolf728]

​@@redandrit2105 Same here and the fact that most people say "That's some white people shit." Is truly false In my opinion I'm white and I'm definitely not going to do that shit hell no!

[@Sona1srle]

Another detail that shows that the story has come full circle is the graffiti on the asphalt - the movie wants us to know that the place where Mia dies is the same place where she and Riley found the kangaroo. Also, the moment where the ghost of the little girl lets Mia in and plays the game in reverse... WOW. For what it's worth, I do believe that Riley was letting Mia's mom in, but she was forced out by a stronger, older ghost.

[@courtkendell]

i don’t think it was mia’s mom at all when riley let it in. the first spirit of the bloated drown victim woman that inhabited mia past the 90 seconds seemed to be the ghost manipulating her. we know that the spirits, once inside, know every little thing about a person, and can manipulate that. at the very beginning of the movie, duckett’s brother breaks down the door, duckett says something (like “mom says you hurt a lot of people”), and his brother responds with “mom’s dead, duckett”. i didn’t realize it at first until rewatching, but this was a huge sign that this is what’s happening to mia. we also hear the bloated dripping sounds throughout the film when mia’s “mom” visits her. i think it’s really just the bloated drown victim woman pretending to be mia’s mom.

[@Swipey900]

dam u missed the whole plot, it was never her mother.....

[@tyrbrelk8444]

I would agree that it was her mother at first. Riley's hesitance starts with him looking towards Mia as if for permission/recognition. Then when possessed riley starts stuttering got...got... he begins choking which has been a consistent sign of a spirit taking over the whole film. At least to me that implies another spirit forcefully took over in the middle, not to mention the foreshadowing that a spirit had been actively interested and following Riley since Mia's first turn. A ghost who'd "split ya" i.e. crackin his skull immediately.

[@vhscopyofseinfeld]

@@tyrbrelk8444I mean what’s the probability it would be her? The first time Mia lights a candle and her mom comes to it? I don’t think so

[@alexstanton83]

SPOILER She lasted more than 90 seconds so the spirit was with her and with Riley they never blew out the candle out so it manipulated both and she did died and it went months since we see Riley leaving and that would take a long time to recover completely, time is different on the other side I guess. We don't know if she was pushed or she killed herself, I mean she was letting go of the wheelchair. This film was brillant and a sequel got greenlight so I can't wait!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

They really messed up not following the rules that were established. The kids were messing around too much and when things got serious they just took too long to solve the issue at hand. Felt super bad for Mia and how she was pretty much alone in all of this with her grief.

[@ScribStat]

Watching back, if you look at the scene right before the car crash, you see "green" rush up behind them, and "white" hit the windshield. I'm pretty sure Jade shoved Mia to save her brother, because I don't see any real reason why Mia would kill herself at that point.

[@arminarlert1953]

I dont think she was pushed bec she was holding the wheelchair on her front, so if you push Mia you push the wheelchair as well. I think she jumped cos like what the kangaroo scene before, she just couldnt do mercy killing

[@reyvynnightveil1706]

She was totally pushed, but the tragedy is that at the last moment, when the "mom" spirit says, "we'll have him forever," is when she realized she was being manipulated and let go of Riley's chair...

[@jinxysaberk]

jade shoves mia it’s not suicide

[@the_nikster1]

to answer your question: no, I would never in a million years try it or be anywhere near it. I've seen too many horror movies like this to not know better, lol amazing reaction guys! I appreciate your nuanced take on Mia. so many people give her a hard time, forgetting that she is a grieving teenager who had just lost her mother. sure, she made mistakes but she just needed help and unfortunately, she turned to addiction which just drove everyone further and further away. absolutely tragic. ❤

[@cecollins68]

I agree never in a million years, if they pull something out like this at a party im at, thats my sign that the partys over and its time to leave, to add onto your comment I follow a lot of spiritual and paranormal channels and there's this concept of "the treshold" that the paranormal and other high strangeness seems to have to obey. these things can't start messing with you unless you give them permission to and what constitutes as permission is up to very vauge and up to loose interpretation which makes it very insidious (examples are dont answer knocks on doors in dreams or in the middle of the night) the running consensus seems to be if you want nothing to do with the paranormal then stay the f#$k away from the paranormal, dont even play around with it as a joke. the closest parallel to the movie are ouija boards, some of the most dangerous things you can mess around in this sense, you might get lucky and nothing happens or the spirit is harmless, but if your unlucky....well congratulations now your house is haunted, or worse you got demons running about ☹️

[@nite_rixt4763]

This movie was absolutely crazy! Glad you guys got to react to it! 😁

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Holy cow it really was!! We LOVED reacting to it and hope you enjoy our reaction! 😊

[@xsayyidx3260]

I’ve never clicked so fast. Love the reaction you guys! I was pleasantly surprised by how good this was!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

This was fantastic! We’re so happy for these guys. They did such an excellent job with this film. We hope you enjoy 😃

[@JohnBogna]

Saw this opening weekend and left the theater with an uneasiness that lingered for hours. A cool take on the extremely well-trodden possession trope. I enjoyed it. The spirits are interesting. We know some (if not all) of them are ghosts trapped the same way Mia was. But there are hints of something demonic. Others have already said it, but I'm almost positive that wasn't Mia's real mom. She took on the appearance of the waterlogged (foot-sucking) ghost after a while, and in that last close-up shot outside the hospital, when the ghost puts her hands on Mia's shoulders, you can see what looks like the tips of claws poking out from under her fingernails. I think that each time someone messes with the hand, the ghosts/demons/whatever try to add to their number by having someone die while possessed. This time it could've been Mia or Riley, it didn't seem like they cared which. What's a gut punch is that if Mia had just waited, everything might've resolved itself. Duckett's brother said the ghosts work themselves out of your system like a drug after a while, and during Mia's death montage, we see Riley get better and leave the hospital. The spirits tried to convince Mia that killing him was the only way to free him, but it would've condemned him forever - which is where Mia ended up instead.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

I love the way the spirits manipulated not only Mia but the audience as well! You really don't know until the end when all the pieces click together and you realize she's not herself anymore and they are definitely up to no good. After the commentary we literally just sat and talked a little bit more about the film. And we both had the same feeling you were describing. This film is not overly gory or super dramatic but something about it is just gut wrenching and leaves you with a nauseating feeling. That's how you do horror!

[@JohnBogna]

@@OfficialMediaKnights exactly! They really kept us guessing until the end and left us messed up.

[@アキコ2003]

Man I just watched it again and that montage scene is actually incredible..the drug allegory, the feel of teenage fun and stupidity, the song..

[@KeeganRusz]

First time I watched it it felt so dark, heavy and suffocating. Mia at some point already checked out. Reminded me of those datura delerium trip reports. And who tf thinks that getting possessed will end well? Especially with an inscribed embalmed hand who has been who know where, with who knows what intentions. Great movie. Also, notice how the "mom" looked more and more soggy, just like the first ghost she let in. The water/rain effect was def a sign of it being around her still.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

By the end she was DONE! It goes to show what grief can do to people. We loved the allegories for the embalmed hand. It was such a rollercoaster trying to figure out whether or not she was the actual mom. It was a great story that had us engaged beginning to end 😀

[@craigchalloner153]

So glad you saw the quality and even the beauty of this great film. All the components fit together brilliantly: acting, shot-choices, editing and emotion. Hopefully this is the benchmark for a new wave of innovative horror.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely agreed!! It's amazing to see how various elements that went into this took a frequently told story and turned it into something incredibly unique! What an incredible experience for sure!

[@craigchalloner153]

Cheers@@OfficialMediaKnights . Thanks for the reply

[@Bnpearce76]

Love your watch along Media Knights !❤ Australian horror/thriller has been brilliant over the years , The Babadook, Wolf Creek, .. Snowtown ( true story and confronting!) Picnic at Hanging Rock, Razorback and we can’t forget Saw ! Proud Australian here !

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We haven't seen a few of the ones you mentioned but definitely adding them to our list! Thank you for watching this with us!

[@nammis77]

No f-ing way. I would not touch that hand at all. Don't even mess with Ouija boards either. Why mess with that stuff. You never know what could happen.

[@ericaj.5180]

Omg I love that you referenced Project X. It's one of my favorite movies to show people as an example of how things can slowly escalate into being out of hand, without really realizing when that line hits.

[@IsanG08]

That ending was so fucking good omg whaaaat I need sequel bruh I need to see the origin of the hand

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Riiiight?! The ending is what really sealed the deal for us!!

[@EightHellGates]

I really like the pace in this movie. Best horror of the year so far.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

I liked that they didn’t go too deep with the lore in this one so they could focus more on the characters. Once it gets going it really is a rollercoaster!

[@guywood4955]

Maaaaaan as an obsessed horror person this movie was like a breath of fresh air, after 'Smile' this is the best I've seen when talking about new horror movies in the past years. So excentric but so familiar at the same time, one hour and a half of perfection, not one minute more or less. The ending, beuautiful! Glad you guys watched it!! If anyone wants to leave recommendations of horror movies in this comment, be my guest!!! please xD

[@screamsivann]

For me it's also the horror movie of the year! I was just in shock and by the end i was entirely speechless like woah??? Talk To Me truly left me horrorized and wow it was a lot. Everything about this movie was outstanding I loved it.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yesss!! The ending was absolutely bonkers, we were so glad they committed to such a strong ending, no matter how much it disturbed us and broke our hearts!

[@TheKpopMailman]

The best reaction I’ve seen so far. A perfect mix of reacting, commentary, and honestly. Love it. This film has hands down (no pun intended) become one of my favorite horror films, especially from A24. The filmmaking perspective is just top tier from the boys. I can’t wait to see some BTS from the disc version when it releases in October

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for the massive compliment ! That means a lot to us. This film is most likely our favorite horror movie of the year thus far! Filmmaking wise there’s so much to unpack too! The cinematography especially during the “possessions” is incredible. Their use of the crane to lock us onto Mia’s perspective is genius. Those BTS are gonna be wild!

[@JulianP311]

Oh snap! I didn't expect this so soon! Loved this movie and can't wait to see what you guys think!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hope you enjoy the reaction and commentary! This film was outstanding and truly inspiring!

[@thisisgoodfruit1618]

I saw this at the theater and a few times I thought about leaving because I was so overwhelmed throughout the film 😂 The scene when Mia saw Riley being terrorized by all the spirits was so insanely loud and disturbing in the theater that it genuinely had me fighting back a panic attack.

[@PDC1987]

@@danieltodd9038 there’s a difference between being scared and actually having a physical reaction. You old people continuing to deny that panic and anxiety are real is disgusting.

[@alternative_ASMR]

This movie blew my mind! And my experience was similar to both of your’s as far as the emotion and dread that I felt while watching. Mia’s story is just tragic, all the way to the very end when we realize her eternity is being stuck in limbo/purgatory or wherever it is. She never was able to let go of her mother or move on from her passing away and that was what ultimately drove her to losing her sanity which ended with her losing her life. I truly think this film has surpassed Hereditary because I felt so deeply for almost all of the characters and it felt much more original/creative.

[@vhscopyofseinfeld]

I feel like Hereditary was more mature

[@aaliyahterry1821]

The montage was literally soooo good and they made it look like so much fun it’s scary😭

[@joshuacoldwater]

I’m so glad to sit and watch this with you guys, again congrats to the Rackaracka boys- So proud of you guys.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right?! They did a phenomenal job with this, it's honestly so inspiring!! They did amazing! Thanks so much for joining us again for our reaction, it always cheers us up to see your name in the comments!

[@PaulHilburger]

This movie ruled. Hope these guys do another horror movie sometime

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It really did!! The Philippou brothers need to do more on this, their talent for filmmaking is so fresh and wonderful to watch!

[@supriyopal6067]

This movie is really awesome! Well executed & unique stylization of story.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Precisely! The way it was filmed and how they kept the tension going was fantastic!

[@pillowvibes]

I really enjoyed the way possession was portrayed in this movie! they almost shot and wrote it similarly to a party drug, which I don’t think I’ve seen before in a horror movie. it makes it a lot more compelling as a story imo

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yeeesss!! Absolutely agreed! More compelling but also more understandable. It was such a fantastic film, and such a joy to watch!

[@Josh86_559]

That's a big F..k no. I wouldn't even be in that room. I don't believe in ghosts, but I definitely believe in demons.

[@gloriatobias6216]

Riley was in Event Horizon during the "Hell" scene.

[@acerob1830]

Thank you for covering this one. Both of your reactions at the end with the candle - is PRICELESS !

[@CleansHaven]

Guessing nobody was the smart adult in the room because they're all kids?

[@アキコ2003]

Very inspiring movie Also, i like the fact that you immediately knew and called that actor by they/them

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

So inspiring! Thank you so much for watching this with us❤️

[@kaifuyu1]

Which actor?

[@BertonMelch]

That ending was so fire… I also clapped after I watched this the other night in my room alone at 2am with my candles lit 😂❤

[@Seshen77]

I absolutely love how you guys react. It's always with a great respect for the craft even if the film is less than great. Not a lot of reactors out there like that. Very refreshing, informative, and appreciate your insight. Love how genuine your reactions are. Peace, One Love, and Music to you both

[@WoodsboroFanatic]

Great video! Really glad you guys enjoyed this movie. Your understanding & appreciation for Horror movies is such a pleasure to see, love how you pay attention to the finer details because in my opinion, that’s what really makes a movie great!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much, this is such a huge compliment!! The finer details honestly are what makes a movie for us, and this one was so masterfully crafted, we were totally fangirling/fanboying!

[@TutesMcGutes]

I just hate the fact that Mia lets Riley go beyond the 50 seconds, knowing the older sister said no, and then no one even tries to help get the hand off of him. Then the audacity to just show up at the hospital. I lost my mom when i was very young. I would love to speak with her, but if I cant see who I'm talking to, I'm not going to trust some "spirit" saying they're my mom.

[@dontread12]

If the spirit called u something only your mom knew only you and her like the "Me" part she calls her is what made her believe 100% how could the ghost know something only her mom knew we later find out why the ghost knew. But at the time she didn't know they knew there inner most secrets. The part I say is ridiculous is how anyone let's anyone go over ever you would think that would be something nobody neglects even stupid teens

[@Hey_Jamie]

You guys know what’s a great, good foreign horror? ‘Gonjiam - Haunted Asylum’. It’s a really well-done found footage type film. There are crazy glitches that everyone always thinks is their Internet or computer but it’s actually just the movie. And oh god is it creepy as hell

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That's a fantastic recommendation, thank you so much for that!! We'll definitely check it out, it sounds like a great watch!

[@Hey_Jamie]

@@OfficialMediaKnights man just be prepared, if you do! Hahaha

[@CandyNecklace6]

If you noticed....the drowned lady she let in....was posing as her mom...that had me tripping

[@ALIENjoy]

That Samoan dude plays a hell of a convincing high schooler even though he’s nearly 40 LOL he is the spitting image of one of my best friends from back then Also there is no way I’m trying that shit if it were real. That hand would be with no exaggeration THE MOST important discovery in the history of the world. We’re bringing that shit to professionals and making sure it stays in safe hands.

[@modernmusic52]

He definitely feels like one of those 20 y olds that still hangs around high school kids

[@cyanrose499]

The part about her mom getting corrupted by the "limbo universe" is also what I thought about. Especially seeing that Mia is herself by the end on the other side. It makes me think that time moves differently and we have no idea how many times a spirit has craved being summoned, so much so that they want to try to pull others into their world just to escape their loneliness. Truly a film with lots of interesting lore and I can't wait for the sequel. Hopefully it will be more of a prequel to help explain the origins a bit more but I'm fine with a direct sequel too!

[@nikrixxx6338]

This movie is the perfect example of what happens when you give real horror fans and artists an opportunity 💯🙏 To answer your question about if I would play the game.. Hell to the f### NO!! 😂

[@hannahizawesomeful]

As someone who would 100% never fuck with the hand IRL and as an older sibling, I really related to Jade in the beginning… she’s better than me though cuz idk how I would ever forgive Mia for going against a judgement I had made to protect my sibling

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yeah that was kinda messed up on Mia's part. Jade could've been a bit nicer to her brother too though. It kinda broke our hearts to see him scared at night looking for his older sister only for her to dismiss him.

[@HelloMellowXVI]

That Thumbnail Is Hilarious! LMAO Why It Look Like She Throwing Up A Peace Sign Or A Gang Sign???

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yo this comment has us wheezing! Love your channel man. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@Wash869]

I have a movie recommendation for you to react to: THE BOOGEYMAN (2023), This film which his based on one of Stephen King's short stories, has good moments of tension, good acting and effective scares, you will enjoy it.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Adding it to our spooky list! Thank you for the suggestion 😀

[@tahirahshabazz50]

Pretty good insight guys. Made me think. Impressed with this Break down.

[@moviesnmoscato]

Love that you guys covered this insane film! It's so gripping and disturbing in the best possible ways. And to answer your question, absolutely tf not 😂. Not messing with any spirits and wouldn't get near that hand!

[@tigerlily1355]

I've watched it about 6 times now and it still creeps me out!

[@nrdalrt15]

The sequel will surely be called "I let you in"

[@Chobitzu]

Talk 2 me!

[@arminarlert1953]

The main character is so good! Omg she nailed it

[@amzieelead]

This film is so impressive, well done to the guys behind it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Also, you couldn’t PAY me to mess with that hand. Screw. That. Another great reaction from you two, always a great time.

[@Gylfie70]

I would never do this because you don't know who it is your letting in and you can be stuck. I hated bur understand why Mia got wrapped up in it and I look forward to the Prequal to tell us more and how it all started. Amazing movie and reaction.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

So true - it was honestly heartbreaking to see how she succumbed to her loneliness and anguish. It's of course hard to watch, but completely understandable... We are so pumped for the prequel and the sequel too, cannot wait to delve more into the lore! Thanks so much for your support, it means the world to us!

[@carolinedoyle7236]

Great reaction as always, I loved this film, it left me with a very uneasy feeling. I love how you both react so similarly to the scares etc even down to saying the same thing at the same time 😁

[@JACKAL98]

How about that ending tho! Perfect! Also did you hear theyre working on a sequel! Imagine!

[@nalalala7584]

The scene with Daniel and that damn dog was SO disturbing and nasty and I never wanna see it again 🤮

[@SLUSH_PUPPYY]

Love this movie so much. It really does show how selfish teenagers are. The other teens in this movie are selfish for no reason other than they get attention from doing these “parties” but Mia on the other hand, I personally think she went there hoping she would see her mother. I think people go in so hard on Mia BUT we must remember she’s just a teenage girl who is grieving extremely hard, terribly depressed probably, and feels so alone. Grief can make you do things you normally would never do. She would do anything to hang on to her mom for even just a second. I’m an adult and I can’t say that I wouldn’t do the same thing if my mom passed away. Imagine someone you love dies and you just found out you have a direct line to see/talk to them, would you not be tempted to hang on to that? It’s just common human selfishness and poor choices resulting from her trauma. I think she’s just a sad character, not unlikeable. That was my character analysis about Mia that absolutely no one asked for! 😂😭 I just feel for the girl dude idk why.

[@Hey_Jamie]

13:22 lmao this should be his new text alert sound for when she texts him 😆

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haahhhah agreed!!

[@userAkilonna]

Love yall reaction Riley’s possession scene was crazy but overall love this movie glad yall enjoyed

[@deadsetondreams1988]

One thing that blew my mind about this film is that the directors fought for Sophie to play Mia. Higher-ups didn't want her to get the role since she was a no-name they figured it would be harder to market the film. Instead, Danny and Michael Philippou took a budget cut of 1 million dollars to make sure she stayed the lead actress for the film. They knew she was Mia when she auditioned! Also, I love how much you all NAILED analyzing this film. Definitely a new subscriber! And I agree Hereditary was my favorite films and when I saw this one it shot right up on my list next to it. If you all haven't already I would LOVE to see you all check out Bones and All it also joined my top films alongside these. Black Phone is another surprisingly good one. I'm going to check if you've reacted to either yet.

[@edhoncho489]

I think at first it was her mom, cuz when she took control of Riley’s body at first and was talking to Mi. She was saying I’m sorry i miss you, i never meant to hurt you. Kinda like saying sorry shit left them and killed herself. Wanted to say more but got interrupted since Riley went for too long then the drowning lady thats Mi saw when she did and went over 90 took over and made him hurt himself .Then thru out the whole movie it’s the person not the mom. Towards the end she started saying i didn’t kill myself youre dad is lying , contradicting to what she said before. Slowly and slowly it started to look like the mom and becoming more like the lady who drowned. By how she looks and the way she sounds. She was saying “I’ll take care of him” (talking about Riley) then at the end when Mi gonna throw Riley to freeway , her mom finally looked way more like the drowning lady then instead of saying I’ll take care of Riley , she said “we’ll have him forever” that’s when Mi realized that wasn’t her mom and jumped herself.

[@leahdavis1641]

The spirits weaken over time, and you'll note that the drowned (?) spirit that first appeared turned into her mother and couldn't maintain the mask for the duration of the film. This is shown by the slow progression of the gurgling of liquid, the mother seeming more and more wet, and, in the last act, her face contorted and bumpy.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yesss!! When Mia first connects to the spirit you can hear the sound of water in the background, that's why we think it was the same spirit that ended up haunting her. It got a taste and wanted more 😭

[@analiamariarabelocavalcant5499]

Oh my god I’m sim excited. Watched this movie in the theaters and looooved it!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Sooo glad to hear you liked the movie as much as we did!! We still are under its influence, it just stays with you!

[@Sunsp0t_Lu]

I think the initial summoning using the hand reaches out to people in purgatory, but not hell, and going over the time limit thins that veil and lets in hellish occupants. And they depict purgatory as just infinite nothingness until you randomly get called up via the hand game or some other means of seance I imagine. Mia straight up bent neck lady’d herself. This film covers a lot of things; grief, unaliving oneself, addiction, mental health crises. I think it's safe to say that she was only speaking to her mother for the first fifty seconds; and after that, the veil thins and hellish spirits had her. Everyone should also know by now; that you NEVER refuse the animal call to action in an A24 movie. Once she left that kangaroo she sealed her fate.

[@psychokitty71]

Would I take the hand? Um, no. Not only would I not do it, I wouldn't even spectate. Unless there's a medium present, none of those kids could see who or what they were letting in. I've had experiences with spirits who aren't evil and I'm not even a medium. That's unsettling enough. I'm not about to mess around with unknown spirits and possible demons.

[@djjd8520]

Real life situation if it presented its self I would personally not do it nor would I stick around and watch it, the movie is one thing, but in real life, I would walk out the door I don't care how many of my friends tried to bully me or made fun of me, I would not do it.

[@alexstanton83]

Best horror film of the year for sure!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Definitely one of our favorites, it's hiiigh up there!!

[@okapibibi]

Someone recommended you guys to watch Gonjiam Haunted Asylum, and I completely second it! I also would love it if you guys watched The Wailing. It's a very creepy and complex Korean horror film. I would love to hear your thoughts and theories about what happened in it! Thanks for the great videos, as always!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Adding to our list! Thank you for the suggestion! 😃

[@Hey_Jamie]

I can’t tell you how excited I am to see you guys react to this! This is the first reaction to this movie I’ll have watched. I haven’t seen a new movie in years, I get the pieces from reactions lmao then I watch them eventually when I can rent it on KZbin but I’ve been dying to see this one so thank you for being my vessel 😅 it also helps so I don’t have to watch the scary movie alone lol

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha that's definitely a way to watch a movie!! Besides from reactions you get to see if it's worth renting or not 😂😂 Thank you soo much for joining us in the reaction!! Do let us know when you get to watch this, we'd love to hear what you think!

[@andhiewuu]

So excited for the prequel.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Same here!! And Talk To Me 2 as well!!!

[@jac636]

YES

[@matthewwaddington2777]

No, following the first example I would leave.

[@upgradED32]

Finally a movie reaction to this crazy ass movie lol. Nice to see someone react to it.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha we're so glad you found us! It was an incredible movie and such a joy for us to watch!! We loved it!!

[@WhistlingWhiteWolf]

It's hilarious that the 17-year-olds are played by 25-year-olds and the 14-year-old is played by a 16-year-old. Movie teenagers never look like reality 😂

[@LuisGarciaLENt]

Jade was annoying at first but she was the smartest.

[@le_petit_calimero]

Great reaction, thank you! it was like watching the movie for the first time.

[@SirSSau]

I was watching Sicario 2 yesterday, and like the first movie, they have a shocking scene right from the start. It grabs your attention right away, so you want to keep watching to see what happens. This movie also had that shocking start, at the house party.

[@phoenix00717]

With Halloween approaching, I was thinking of this movie. I remember seeing it in theater and was posted as a short film. I never had a ending of a horror movie put me in shock the way this did.

[@abetterlifestyle_24]

That ending was terrifying!

[@pillowvibes]

also, yeah, I would because of the way mia described it lmao I’m already not spiritual so I’d immediately call bullshit and wanna try it myself. plus seeing a dead person sounds pretty cool ngl

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Until the spirits start hijacking your body and you don’t even realize until it’s too late 😭

[@prezzeruk4054]

I loved talk to me, the first horror in many many years, that actually gave me jumpscares and made me feel uneasy!! The whole film was so well done!!

[@Quzga]

I watched it earlier today, it was so good had to go order the hand on A24 shop lol

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha duuuude we gotta do the same!! You inspired us 😂😂😂

[@Quzga]

@@OfficialMediaKnights All I could think was how that hand would be coolest merch to own. Didn't think it would be for sale lol! Coolest Halloween item or what

[@raidersfanallday]

@@Quzgahow much was it?

[@Hey_Jamie]

I mean it would be the easiest thing to just make lol. Just paper maché one

[@Quzga]

@@Hey_Jamie it's ceramic tho

[@LateCambrian]

“This spirit’s a C@nt” is a great line reading…

[@indefenso2124]

idk if you found out about it, but the guy in the end speaks Greek ! The directors have some kind of Australian/Greek roots !

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ahh nice detail! We didn't know they also had Greek roots. Thank you for sharing!

[@justonjenkins1589]

Overall I liked the movie, the horror was amazing. The drama portion lasted a little to long for my liking, but I get it, it was about building the characters

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hmmm, we can see how it could be perceived as too long, but we ate up every single bit of it 😂😂😂 what a movie!!

[@liliebilie]

"Would you do it?" HELL NO! I would straight up go home the minute they pull that shit out. I'm good thanks 😅

[@Natatae_ako]

He keeps talking on the intro while she was just "yeah, yes, yup, true, right, yeah, nodding, yes, yup"😂

[@melbal2]

It wasn’t a deer at the start it was a kangaroo. I was worried about your high expectations going in, good the movie met them!

[@darrylhughes7797]

If you look, the black girl touched and held onto the hand too while the brother was speaking to her as her mother. maybe that helped her ghost come into him or open the door that the hand opens into the otherworld even wider and any number of ghosts came through and got to him.

[@meghanmonroe]

Would I do it? Now, no. 15-20 years ago, college and just after, definitely. Frankly, I feel like I just carry too much darkness because of my mental illness that I might be too vulnerable.

[@cozydrowzy]

idk what it is but love this movie sm, i watched it like 5x alrdy haha. fav scene is def 36 minsin, the shots and song played was just a different feeling. felt like i wanted to be there, overall different take for a movie.

[@Hexcaliblur83]

I just watched this today.. i held off watching your reaction till i did.. such a brilliantly filmed and directed movie.. your reaction did not disappoint, im glad you enjoyed too 😁👍🇦🇺

[@itsoliviarose]

i so agree, absolutely brilliant and great acting 👍🏼

[@MojoDamm]

"Talk to Me" and "When Evil Lurks" were the best horror movies of 2023, for very different reasons. Both are brutal, well written, and such great examples of how the genre can elicit such extreme feelings.

[@Escrima88]

I love the twists ❤ they did so great

[@juliant]

Its not just Mia' fault because she was irresponsiblen in letting Riley take part. She also prevented the hand from being removed at the agreed upon time.

[@dylanmccowen3171]

this was one of the first horror movies in awhile that made me uneasy it was so creepy seeing how the mom just got more gross and decayed throughout the movie