Peter Jackson Praises Hit New Horror Movie As “Relentlessly scary and disturbing”

Peter Jackson, director Steven Spielberg on set, 2011, Ph: Andrew Cooper, © Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection

We love seeing filmmakers geek out over the work of their colleagues. So, we’re living for Sir Peter Jackson’s statement about a new Australian horror movie we are all a little obsessed with. 

Sir Peter watched Talk To Me and found it “relentlessly scary and disturbing – in the best possible way.” He enjoyed his viewing so much that he sent a statement to Ahi Films, one of the film’s distributors, informing them that it was one of the best movies he’s seen in years.

Read Peter Jackson’s full quote.

“It’s relentlessly scary and disturbing – in the best possible way. Talk To Me isn’t just good – it’s very very good. The best, most intense horror movie I’ve enjoyed in years.” – via Total Film

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This is huge praise coming from the guy who gave us movies like Heavenly Creatures and The Frighteners before helming the hobbit renaissance known as The Lord Of The Rings series.

If you have somehow missed out on one of the best horror movies of 2023, we have got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about Talk To Me before you head to the theater.

A24 Official Synopsis

“When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.”

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Talk To Me was directed by Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou. It was written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman. The movie stars Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Zoe Terakes, and Miranda Otto.

Watch the trailer

I think Peter Jackson is absolutely right about Talk To Me. Let me know if you agree, or disagree, at @misssharai.

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