The Verdict
"A domestic nightmare that draws its most profound scares from Sally Hawkins' deranged performance,Bring Her Backis an exemplary chiller that reaffirms directors Danny and Michael Philippou as modern masters of horror."
"Bring Her Backis a harrowing motion picture that may gut the bravest of horror buffs, reiterating that the Philippou brothers are here to slay."
Movie Review and Other Insights
Bring Her Back is a visionary Horror, Mystery & Thriller film directed by the acclaimed Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou (Samantha Jennings). Released in theaters on May 30, 2025, Wide, this cinematic experience offers a fresh take on the classic narrative. Produced by Causeway Films and distributed by A24, the film features a runtime of 1h 44m.
The story follows a brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother. Leading the cast are star performers Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou, Sally Hawkins, who bring depth and intensity to their roles.
Rated R for Language|Graphic Nudity|Some Grisly Images|Strong Violent Content|Underage Drinking, Bring Her Back delivers a Dolby Digital audio experience presented in a aspect ratio. Critics have praised the film, stating: "A domestic nightmare that draws its most profound scares from Sally Hawkins' deranged performance,Bring Her Backis an exemplary chiller that reaffirms directors Danny and Michael Philippou as modern masters of horror."
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Critic Reviews
"Bring Her Back is a rare horror film that trusts its audience to pick up exposition from asides."
"[Sally Hawkins] strikes a tricky balance between cuddliness and monstrous cruelty. It’s as if somebody hand-knitted a psychopath -- and it’s one of the scariest things I’ve seen this year."
"Bring Her Back contains enough gore to swamp a blood bank. But it also features a performance by Sally Hawkins that may be the best of the year, or even her career,"
"Hakwins’ performance is everything it should be; it’s not her fault that the script’s primary direction appears to have been to drag things out to feature length."
"After the success of their first film, the Australian brothers once again reimagine a horror standard, but this time moviegoers will find themselves more disturbed than scared."
"There’s a mean streak thrumming through “Bring Her Back”, a malevolence that directors Danny and Michael Philippou harness to often distressing ways. This is a world teeming with nastiness, and mostly devoid of catharsis."
Audience Reviews
Starts off intriguing and very interesting … the ending tho 🤦♂️ geez can we just make a horror movie with a good ending already ?!?!?
Shit was disgusting and kept my ass on the edge of my seat
Certainly a hard watch if you can’t deal with body horror. I liked the plot and cinematography. Good young/ child actors.
No words can describe this movie, except maybe, satanic cult ritual and dark plot twists mixed with heavy emotional family dynamics and beautiful cinematography.
slow to start, but picks up half way and doesn't slow down
I was so utterly disgusted with this movie that I can't express my hate as much as I'd like lol. Very suspenseful, eerie, and dark. It's an interesting showing for sure.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bring Her Back released?
Bring Her Back hit theaters on May 30, 2025, Wide. It became available for streaming on Jul 1, 2025.
How long is the movie and what is the genre?
The film has a runtime of 1h 44m. It falls under the Horror, Mystery & Thriller genre, featuring a sound mix in Dolby Digital.
Who is the director of Bring Her Back?
The movie is directed by Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou. The script was penned by Danny Philippou, Bill Hinzman.
Who are the main actors in Bring Her Back?
The top billed cast includes:
- Danny Philippou as Director
- Michael Philippou as Director
- Sally Hawkins as Laura
- Billy Barratt as Andy
- Sora Wong as Piper
Why is Bring Her Back rated R?
It is rated R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Some Grisly Images|Strong Violent Content|Underage Drinking)
Which studio produced the movie?
Bring Her Back was produced by Causeway Films and distributed worldwide by A24.
About the movie
NEWA brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.
- Director
- Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou
- Producers
- Samantha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton
- Screenwriter
- Danny Philippou, Bill Hinzman
- Distributor
- A24
- Production
- Causeway Films
- Genre
- Horror, Mystery & Thriller
- Release Date
- May 30, 2025, Wide
- Run Time
- 1h 44m
- Rating
- R
- Sound Mix
- Dolby Digital