Buzzed about Aussie-horror Talk to Me has scared up $26 million worldwide in little over two-weeks, so it comes as no surprise to learn that writer/director duo Danny And Michael Philippou have already shaken hands with A24 on a sequel titled Talk 2 Me.
Talk to Me was budgeted at around the $4.5 million mark, and the film’s critical and commercial success meant that the YouTube stars had already spoken about their plans for a sequel and prequel to the cult-horror hit. Well, now Deadline has confirmed that a follow-up has been given the green light, which will be written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, and directed by Danny and Michael Philippou.
Following raves out of Sundance (read our ★★★★ review here) A24 acquired Talk to Me for a high-seven figure sum, and it has paid off in their pockets by out-grossing the domestic cume of the indie studio’s Midsommar ($17.3M), Bodies Bodies Bodies ($11.4M), and is well on the way to passing the total of Robert Egger’s The Witch($25.4M). It’s a big severed hand-style thumbs up for A24.
SEE ALSO: Exclusive Interview – Danny and Michael Philippou (a.k.a. YouTube duo RackaRacka) on Talk to Me
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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.
Featuring in the cast of Talk to Me are Sophie Wilde, Miranda Otto, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Zoe Terakes, and Chris Alosio.
Talk to Me is currently scaring audiences in cinemas around the world.
