888 Films International, a major film distribution company in the Philippines, is thrilled to announce the Philippine premiere of the critically acclaimed Australian supernatural horror flick, Talk to Me. The film will be shown in theaters across the country starting July 26, 2023.
Talk to Me is a chilling tale helmed by the Philippou brothers, Danny and Michael, in their feature directorial debut. It’s based on a concept by Daley Pearson, while Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman wrote the screenplay. Talk to Me stars Alexandra Jensen, Alexandria Steffensen, Chris Alosio, Joe Bird, Marcus Johnson, Miranda Otto, Otis Dhanji, Sophie Wilde, and Zoe Terakes.
The story revolves around a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. Their thrill-seeking experiment quickly spirals into a terrifying ordeal when one of them goes too far, unleashing sinister and supernatural forces.
Talk to Me has been praised by critics and fans alike for its tightly woven narrative, dry wit, and raw, gritty cinematography. The film received positive reviews, a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and a score of 72 out of 100 on Metacritic. It has even been described as one of the most exciting horror movies to emerge from Australia in recent years.
The film had its preview screening at the 2022 Adelaide Film Festival and its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. It is scheduled for theatrical release in Australia on July 27, 2023.
888 Films International is a film distribution company that brings high-quality international films to the Philippines. They brought in the Korean sports drama Rebound, which was released in Philippine theaters on May 3, 2023.
Directed by Chang Hang-jun and written by Kwon Sung-hui and Kim Eun-hee, Rebound is based on a true story—the journey of the Busan Jungang High School Basketball Team. Young actor Ahn Ji-ho from Netflix’s zombie series All of Us Are Dead starred in it. It’s a heartwarming and entertaining film that was well-received by Filipino audiences.
With a track record of successful film distribution, 888 Films International is excited to bring this thrilling and terrifying horror film to Philippine audiences. Sit through the chills and thrills of Talk to Me in theaters starting July 26, 2023—if you dare!
