Before YouTubers Danny and Michael Philippou’s (aka RackaRacka) feature directorial debut, Talk to Me, blew up at Sundance, this writer was an early detractor. Our review called it “very solidly-crafted… [but] simply boring.” However, we argued it had mainstream breakout potential, and we were right, as it was a massive financial success for indie studio A24. We also ended the review on a very particular note:

“The strong concept and polished execution are good enough to make whatever the Philippou brothers make next into an exciting prospect, even if their debut isn’t all there.”

Reader, we were absolutely right about that too, as their sophomore feature, Bring Her Back, is the most unsettling thing we have seen this year.

Bring Her Back Review

The Philippous’ latest follows two siblings who are forced into foster care after the untimely passing of their father, only for them to discover a disturbing...