Release Date: May 30, 2025 (US)
Australia Release: May 29, 2025
Director(s): Danny and Michael Philippou
Starring: Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips, Sally-Anne Upton, Stephen Phillips
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Rating: R
Studio: A24
Distributor: Sony Pictures Releasing International’s Stage 6 Films (Australia)
1. Context – A24’s Consistent Horror Excellence
When it comes to chilling, atmospheric, and cerebral horror, A24 Studios has long set the gold standard. From Hereditary to Midsommar, A24 has a track record of redefining the genre with every release. Their upcoming project, “Bring Her Back,” promises to uphold that legacy. The trailer, already generating buzz, delivers the signature eerie visuals and psychological edge we’ve come to expect from the studio. The film is set to hit theaters in the US on May 30, 2025, and a day earlier in Australia. Expected to release on 4 Jul, 2025 in India.
2. From YouTubers to Horror direction – Meet the Philippou Brothers
Danny and Michael Philippou, the dynamic Australian twin brothers behind the wildly popular YouTube channel RackaRacka, are once again stepping behind the camera for A24. Known for their horror-comedy content and jaw-dropping stunts, the Philippous have come a long way since their online video days. Their breakout film, Talk to Me (2023), premiered at Sundance and became one of the year’s biggest horror hits.
Having already won accolades like the Streamy Award for Best International Channel, the AACTA Award, and more, the Philippou brothers are among the most exciting young directors in horror today.
3. “Bring Her Back” – A Terrifying New Family Secret
“Bring Her Back” follows a chilling story: after the tragic death of their father, a brother and sister are taken in by their new foster mother—played by Sally Hawkins in a haunting lead role. Soon, they are introduced to a new sibling. But this seemingly kind foster family harbors a disturbing and supernatural secret that threatens to unravel everything.
The film’s ensemble cast also includes Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips, Sally-Anne Upton, and Stephen Phillips, each adding depth and tension to the eerie storyline. Rated R, the movie doesn’t shy away from mature themes and terrifying imagery, aligning perfectly with A24’s brand of elevated horror.
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