33. Halloween and SPOILER Review episode: Talk to Me (2023)

Episode 33 - Halloween and SPOILER Review episode : Talk to Me (2023)Audio recorded on October 24, 2023IMPORTANT NOTE: This review episode focuses on a horror film and includes topics and scene descriptions and topics that are serious, dark, graphic and disturbing in nature. To be absolutely clear, the discussion in this episode seeks to only make clear these topics were part of the telling of the story of this film.Additional note: Chris’ movie example was not “The Cave” but rather it was the 2005 movie “The Descent”. Also please disregard the movies I mention as my halloween favorites: 1) “Village of the Damned” from 1995 aged sooooo poorly. Interesting concept but wow going back and looking at it, it’s pretty awful and 2) “Arachnophobia” is an amazing horror movie but (in my opinion alone) it’s not a halloween movie.Strike update: 1)  As of October 29, 2023 we are at 3 and a half months (107 days) into the ongoing strike between SAG-AFTRA (acting union) and the AMPTP (body representing the studios).Looking for that perfect jump-scare-loaded halloween movie? The feature debut film for YouTube personalities Danny and Michael Philippou, “Talk to Me” serves up just that. This indie Australian horror movie pushes the limits for the horror genre and keeps you guessing up until the very end. The story isn’t without some issues and moments of confusion. What helps for the most part carry the movie is the fact that is a very unique indie horror film. Besides being a movie that really makes you squirm (and yes at times a little bit too much), it is also a very interesting commentary. As mentioned before though some issues in the film persist like understanding why certain things are happening. Certainly we don’t need thorough explanations but what is needed is just enough info so we can care about the people in this story. Friend of the podcast, Chris Cheng, returns after joining previously to review “Smile” in episode 28. On this episode, we break down this movie and then we shift to going over some of our favorite horror movies. “Talk to Me” is available to rent and buy on all platforms. Wishing you all a wonderful. Stay spooky and thanks for listening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sohrabsmovieq.substack.com