A24 is in final talks to acquire the North American rights to “Talk to Me” after the feature’s debut at the Sundance Film Festival, Variety has learned. The film fetched a figure …
has learned. The film fetched a figure in the high seven-figure range, according to sources.
The Australian horror feature enjoyed a buzzy premiere in the festival’s genre-slanted Midnight Selections lineup, drawing strong reviews for its striking performances and gnarly gore. The distributor has set plans to give “Talk to Me” a wide theatrical release over the summer movie season. WME and Bank-Side Films brokered the deal.
The film, which stars Sophia Wilde, Miranda Otto, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Djanji and Zoe Terakes, follows a group of teenage friends that takes up communion with the spirits as a party activity. Mia looks to connect with the supernatural following the death of her mother, but a séance gone wrong carries terrifying consequences for the group.
Directing duo Danny and Michael Philippou helmed and wrote the picture. The pair gained prominence among horror aficionados for the violence and giddy comedy of their YouTube channel RackaRacka. Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton produce, while Christopher Seeto serves as co-producer.as the victor on Oscar nominations morning. The independent studio landed 18 total nods across all categories, marking a record for the banner’s 10-year history as well as the highest total among all studios.
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