Bring Her Back (2025) Trailer, Cast, Release Date & additional info.

Bring Her Back is an upcoming horror film from A24, directed by Australian twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, known for their breakout hit Talk to Me (2023). The film is set to release in theaters on May 30, 2025, and is described as a “soul-shaking possession horror” with a raw, emotional edge. Here are the key details based on available information:

Plot

The story centers on a brother and sister, Andy (Billy Barratt) and Piper (Sora Wong), who are adopted by a seemingly eccentric foster mother, Laura (Sally \Sally Hawkins). The siblings uncover a terrifying ritual at her secluded home, involving supernatural and occult elements. While specific plot details remain cryptic, the film explores themes of grief, loss, and the lengths one might go to bring back a loved one. Trailers hint at found footage, a prayer circle, and disturbing imagery like a bloodied hand on a window, suggesting a possession-based horror with a deeply emotional core. The Philippou brothers have described it as a “spiritual successor” to Talk to Me, with a “rawness” informed by personal loss during production, including the death of a close family friend.

Cast

• Sally Hawkins as Laura, the foster mother, possibly grieving a personal loss and involved in the ritual.
• Billy Barratt as Andy, one of the sibling protagonists.
• Sora Wong as Piper, the other sibling, a visually impaired newcomer.
• Jonah Wren Phillips as Oliver, another foster child.
• Sally-Anne Upton as Wendy.
• Stephen Phillips as Phil.
• Mischa Heywood as Cathy. Additional cast includes Kathryn Adams, Brian Godfrey, Brendan Bacon, Olga Miller, and others in supporting roles.

Production

• Directors: Danny and Michael Philippou, who gained fame with Talk to Me and their YouTube channel RackaRacka.
• Writers: Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman.
• Producers: Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton (Causeway Films), with co-financing from Salmira Productions and South Australian Film Corporation.
• Production Companies: Causeway Films, RackaRacka, and A24.
• Filming: Shot in Adelaide, Australia, from June to July 2024, with post-production nearly complete (95% done as of April 2025, awaiting sound design and music).
• Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes.
• Rating: R for “strong disturbing bloody violent content, some grisly images, graphic nudity, underage drinking, and language.”

Marketing and Release

• Teasers and Trailers: A teaser was released on February 19, 2025, followed by a full trailer on April 1, 2025, and additional promos. A24’s marketing emphasizes mood and atmosphere, avoiding major plot reveals, with eerie visuals like a cat reacting to strange sounds, a funeral, and occult imagery. Mysterious promotional packages were sent out in April 2025, sparking fan speculation.
• Distribution: A24 handles domestic release, while Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions secured most international rights (excluding Canada, China, Japan, and Russia).
• Premiere Buzz: There’s speculation about a possible Midnight screening at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025.

Context and Expectations

Bring Her Back follows the Philippou brothers’ success with Talk to Me, which grossed $92 million worldwide on a $4.5 million budget, becoming A24’s highest-grossing horror film. Developed concurrently with Talk to Me, the film shares thematic DNA but leans into raw grief, shaped by the directors’ personal experiences. Critics and fans anticipate it could match or exceed Talk to Me’s impact, potentially launching another horror franchise. The Philippous are also working on Talk to Me 2 and a documentary, cementing their rising status in horror.