After helming one of many largest field workplace hits out of the 2024 Sundance Movie Pageant, “Speak to Me” co-directors Danny and Michael Philippou are again with one other Aussie-set horror movie, “Convey Her Again.” And this time, they’re getting a lift from Oscar winner Sally Hawkins.
“Convey Her Again,” which was introduced in 2024, stars Hawkins as a foster mom who undergoes a “terrifying ritual” in entrance of her two foster youngsters. Billy Barratt and Sora Wong play the siblings who could or will not be sacrificed…or possessed. Jonah Wren Phillips, Sally-Anne Upton, Stephen Phillips, and Mischa Heywood additionally star.
The official logline reads: “A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual on the secluded dwelling of their new foster mom.”
The Philippou brothers co-direct the movie, which was co-written by Danny Philippou and Invoice Hinzman. The characteristic is produced by Causeway Movies’ Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton (“The Babadook”).
Adelaide-born twin filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou obtained their begin making stunt and horror-based comedy and motion shorts for his or her YouTube channel, RackaRacka. They amassed over 1.5 billion views with greater than 6.5 million subscribers throughout their social media channels earlier than making their characteristic debut with “Speak to Me,” which A24 acquired out of Sundance. The movie went on to gross $92 million worldwide on a price range of simply $4.5 million, and gained a slew of Australian Academy of Cinema and Tv Arts awards, together with finest image, finest director, and finest actress.
A24 has already ordered a sequel to “Speak to Me,” aptly titled “Speak 2 Me.” The studio is also behind “Convey Her Again.”
The Philippou brothers beforehand informed The Hollywood Reporter {that a} prequel to “Speak to Me” may very well be launched; the duo shot the prequel storyline along with the primary movie, with the plot centered on character Duckett (Sunny Johnson) who was featured within the chilly opening of “Speak to Me.” The prequel, like “Convey Her Again,” consists of discovered footage with scenes being shot by means of cellphone movies and social media.
Along with the “Speak to Me” franchise, the Philippou brothers are additionally slated to direct a brand new adaptation of Capcom online game “Road Fighter,” which is being developed by Legendary Leisure.
“Convey Her Again” premieres in theaters Could 30. Try the teaser beneath.