What Is ‘Bring Her Back’ About?
Directed by Aussie siblings Danny and Michael Philippou (creators of Talk to Me), Bring Her Back is a chilling supernatural horror/thriller exploring grief, identity, and ritualistic terror. The story opens with Andy (Billy Barratt), a 17‑year‑old, and his visually impaired half‑sister Piper (Sora Wong) becoming orphans after their father’s death. Awaiting legal custody eligibility, they’re placed in the care of Laura (Sally Hawkins), a former counselor grieving her own daughter. Living in Laura’s remote Adelaide home, they meet her mute foster child Oliver and soon discover that Laura’s intentions are anything but maternal. Sinister VHS tapes, occult symbolism, and horrifying body‑horror converge as the siblings uncover a life‑hopping ritual tied to a malevolent cult — all aiming to bring her back.
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Meet the Cast of ‘Bring Her Back’
The cast of Bring Her Back includes:
- Sally Hawkins as Laura: A former therapist turned foster mom, oscillating from empathetic caregiver to chilling cult leader. Critics singled out Hawkins’ haunting performance as the film’s centerpiece.
- Billy Barratt as Andy: Protective older brother, trying to shield Piper and take custody but trapped within Laura’s scheme.
- Sora Wong as Piper: Young, visually impaired sister who becomes emotionally and psychologically tethered to Laura’s late daughter.
- Jonah Wren Phillips as Oliver: Laura’s disturbing foster son — silent, violent, and integral to the film’s ritualistic underpinnings.
The movie is directed by Danny & Michael Philippou, written by Danny Philippou & Bill Hinzman, and produced by Samantha Jennings & Kristina Ceyton, with backing from Causeway Films, RackaRacka, and A24.
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Release Date and How to Watch ‘Bring Her Back’
Initially available in cinemas only on May 30, 2025, Bring Her Back is now available to rent on VOD. Traditionally, A24 titles migrate to Max later in the year.