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I love how direct the metaphor for drug use was in the movie. The belt symbolizing a tourniquet, the lighting of the candle being the lighting of a drug, and the eyes dilating so much. I also like how the movie makes the addiction demonic and not the one addicted. A+ movie
The fact that Mia has lost her mother is what enables the spirit to lure her in and possess Riley... I wonder what the metaphor is there. Do you suppose it could be referring to how substances like alcohol and drugs can be addictive for people who've suffered some tragedy and/or are just generally depressed, because it can put a Band-Aid on the pain they're feeling?
@@colinbaldwin313probably a fusion of that and the ideas of generational drug abuse and how even relatives dying from drug use doesn’t always keep kids away
@@colinbaldwin313likely what you and Kaden said, mixed with the idea that there can be a hereditary component when it comes to addiction and being susceptible to it, thus there being a chance of the cycle repeating itself in future generations
I like that it made the possessions like a drug addiction rather than the conventional supernatural approach, including the aftermath of overdosing. While I imagine the upcoming sequel will probably delve deeper into the origins of the hand's power, I appreciated that this film keeps it fairly vague.
@@pussydestroyer-wm2tnif you knew about rackaracka’s struggle on youtube and getting this movie off the ground you’d know its hella indie, they had to work with pretty much nothing
For those of you who can’t access the explicit version or the movie: Mia’s mom overdosed on sleeping pills and locked herself in the bedroom. Mia thinks it was an accident, and the ghost possessing Riley tells her it wasn’t suicide. Mia’s dad reads her the suicide note that he’d kept hidden.
So is it implied that he killed her then? Obviously he didn't actually (all the spirits seem to do in the movie is lie) but the combo of "it wasn't suicide" and him reading the note...
Yeah he looked in bad shape. Also Riley and co. exited via the exit on the side of the hall. If that was the exit, why would he go up in an elevator and take the light in her afterlife with him?
He could have... I personally believe him surviving was more of a mirror to the original victim of the hand... Someone who has to live after a loved one falls into drug addiction
I'd like to point out how cold all the partygoers were to mia's perspective until she volunteered for the hand shake, and then everyone seemingly came to life.
I think it was a good way to show how everyone was down for her to humiliate herself and also they probably felt the same as Haley and didn’t like her.
@@Cat-uo4vwnot rlly. Seeing as the movie starts off with that exact same thing with it being cold with her dad and making her dad seem like a unloving parent and then warming up when she gets to her friends house, and how the movie ends. It’s safe to assume the movie is mostly from Mia’s POV and that she’s the “main character”. That being said everyone looking cold is most likely how Mia feels herself especially with her seemingly still having feelings for her ex boyfriend her best friend is dating. After she grabs the hand and everyone comes to life that’s most likely her achieving that “high” and starting to have a good time with everyone. It most likely isn’t about her making a fool of herself as everyone else seemed to also do it as well at some point in the movie meaning they genuinely were having a good time with it. It also doesn’t rlly work with all the parallels with possession being equal to drugs either. All in all it was probably just Mia feeling out of place, especially since we know it’s not how the others are feeling as the dad who is also shown as cold is proven to be extremely loving and just doesn’t know how to move forward after the death of Mia’s mom.
The water sounds as the "mom" talks is my favorite thing about the whole film. I originally didn't notice it wasn't her mom until the lady was starting to deteriorate.
I found my dad passed away in his chair a few years ago. This movie really does a good job showing what it’s like living with that traumatizing memory of not only losing a loved one but actually finding their body.
My sister Mother passed away from OD, and I can see how hard it is on someone and I never wish that anyone. It really took a toll whose mother that was.
The entire movie is already a clever metaphor for drug addiction but what really adds to the punch is that EVERYONE was fine doing the drug recreationally at first until suddenly one of them wasn't. And folks were so worried about one character that they completely missed the fact that Mia was ALSO spiraling until it was too late. There are so many people out there dealing with addiction without them or even people they know realizing. You drink with them. You smoke with them. You think they have quirks but for the most part everything is fine. And then it's not...
It's amazing how a couple of RUclipsrs made this movie on a $4 million dollar budget and it made $90 million at the box office. I love it when smaller passion projects like this get the love they deserve and make it big. This movie is a better drug PSA than most actual PSA's. Mia is grieving, finds a drug that takes away the pain however briefly and she gets addicted to it. It starts to ruin her life and hurt her friends and instead of abandoning the drug she starts relying on it more and more until it takes her life. Her lying to the moms face " i know you wouldnt do anything to hurt him" when she is planning to stab Riley in the next few minutes is clear as fucking day parallel to how drug addicts treat the people who love them.
I 100% agree. Dealing with addicts is so much like this. They tell you whatever you want to hear in the moment, I think they believe it themselves at some point. But then they go back to the drug and hurt everyone around them. It's sad. Sometimes they do get and stay clean though. I just don't trust them until I know they're clean for an extended amount of time.
That’s why “RUclipsr” doesn’t mean “hacky video maker”. They were bonafide artists before the film so it’s no surprise at all they were capable of a financially successful debut. Who better to make a film than someone who does it habitually on a much smaller scale. This won’t be so weird going forward and this notion of a “RUclipsr” directing something lucrative on screen will seem more logical as this generation is the first when RUclips came about right when those skills could be honed. You’ll see a lot more of this as this era of younger content creator (compared to prototypical ages of directorial debuts) shifts slowly into bigger budgets cross platform. Plenty of unicorns serve as proof of concept like Bo burnham Or even a more traditional Hollywood studio backed approach like Trachtenberg.
When Riley started smashing his face and almost gouging his eyes out the movie really got my attention definitely a really good film can't wait to see their prequel
24:03 I always viewed her dad as dead in that moment. Mainly because the inside of the elevator was still in light, it’s arrow was going up and the father didn’t interact with anyone or even the elevator itself
I think that was more to symbolise him visiting Riley in the hospital after her death (as he and Mia were close) and also him leaving Mia behind in the after life as he survived
I think it going up very obviously represents heaven and the fact that he would not be able to leave at the same time as Riley with that injury. She's likely stuck in purgatory and her dad went to heaven.
@@kilzfordays Yup. Almost like a gateway. With Her Friend and her brother being there….because either well….its purgatory, they can’t see Mia if she’s in a purgatory……or it represents how it’s not there time yet. And by being there, I mean in the hospital room her friend’s brother is residing at.
I did not expect to see that much in theaters. My dad snuck in my underage sibling because he would be left alone, but I had to cover his eyes for the dog, the toes, and the self harm. 🙃✌️ 10/10 horror film tho
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Yup. And considering that Mia also passes the room her friend and her friends brother is at, I’m assuming it also implies like you said, Limbo which means they Can’t see Mia because she’s in Limbo or it represents how it’s not there Time yet. After all, The Room number for that hospital room was 111.
People might not care, but there's a Tom Scott video filmed on the Finnish border with Russia that was filmed near the where I live and at one point just had a picture from a highway that's very familiar to me, it's near where my dad works. When I saw that I was kind of spooked, because I live in a fairly small and unnotable city.
I regret that I assumed this would be another stereotypical and boring possession story. I ended up watching it, and it was fantastic!! It could’ve easily been like the other thousands of “kids mess with stuff they shouldn’t have and suffer consequences” stories, but it felt so fresh and genuinely good. The ending in particular was chilling, and I respect that they went there
@@AMonitorDarkly a possession movie that DOESNT EVEN MENTION religion or demons, we need more movies like this. the whole "demon possesses someone and they need a priest to exorcise the spirit out of them" formula is so boring and overdone. but a hand that lets you voluntarily get possessed by the ghosts of dead people with their own agendas and motives that gives a high of sorts leading to someone overstepping it and nearly dying because of it? now THATS fucking fresh.
@heter0flexual623 And it makes sense. What are all these demons but our ancestors' way to name these things they didn't fully understand? All these pains and sufferings that they couldn't control? The malevolent spirits were but our ancestors' obsession and regret. We have no need to fantasize the horrors in our life. By themselves they're plenty terrifying.
I loved the little detail that the first time we really get to clearly see her father is the scene where he tells her the truth about what happened to her mom. Any scene before that he was either blurry or just not focused on in the scene
“These videos aren’t substitutes for the actual movies” is a pretty bold thing to say to me, whom doesn’t really watch horror movies but enjoys watching your videos 😂
i think the point is you cant get the same experience as watching the films and also because its a good idea to support creators, especially smaller, lower- budger, indie movies etc
It really is amazing how far Rackaracka has gone from home movies to actual movie! I’ve been a fan of them for years and it just warms my heart to see how successful they’ve been with their first ever movie!
The montage scene is probably my favorite part of the film The way the music seems to change everytime one of the characters use the hand and the shot of them bending backwards are incredible
Just watched Talk To Me. May be one of the most emotionally draining horror films I've seen. It's an alarmingly accurate representation of drug abuse in teenagers in Australia, peer pressure, and grief. Coming from RackaRacka, I was expecting something a little more humorous mixed in with their trademark gore. Instead, I got a beautifully crafted, devastating film that resonated with me deeply. Phenomenal film. I hope they get the opportunity to direct more.
I found my dad passed away in his chair a few years ago. This movie really does a good job showing what it’s like living with that traumatizing memory of not only losing a loved one but actually finding their body.
I do think that Mia’s dad walking into the elevator symbolizes his passing and him being able to leave and go somewhere else where as Mia can’t leave and is trapped in the spirit world
Absolutely! I mean the light is literally flickering UP, if he really was alive and leaving the hospital the light would be going DOWN to the exit 💁🏻♂️, the light is definitely flickering UP to symbolise him going to heaven
At 22:50, she sees the dad bleeding on the floor but doesn't get him into the car and doesn't drive him to the hospital she was going to anyways. Does she even dial 911 😂
Agreed as the product of addicts and having been around them for so long as a kid oh my god they did such a good job in this film conveying how addicts act and the causes for it
I loved this movie, how it focused on characters, narrative and atmosphere rather than purely the gore, effects and jumpscares though it also has effective visuals. It gets us really invested in the characters, make them sympathetic, and immediately introduces a strong narrative with Mia and her relationships with others. The way it also speaks to really emotional themes like drug abuse and grief, yet also manages to be very relatable and funny, and actually portrays Gen-Z not as stereotype assholes but as these awkward teens who are realistically flawed. Leaving the movie theatre I just felt invigorated, and really stunned honestly, was not expecting this film to be this good, at least for me personally. How the hell a movie can do a fresh twist on an Exorcism is insane.
This film is horrifying. It is so well made and so terrifying. I love that the creators found success in this project and A24 bought the film. Good for them!
A24 has been absolutely killing it with these movies! First Everything Everywhere All At Once, then The Whale, Bodies Bodies Bodies and now this? God damn, they’re just putting out one banger after another!
They didn'ft produce this one, they just bought the distribution rights after the festival season! Great movie still, though every time I see it, I still get mad with Mia
@@icp7201kinda like how they got the distribution rights to Vivziepop's Hazbin Hotel, which means they could and should release the series on Blu-ray a few months after it's finished it's first season on Prime Video
I honestly love this movie. And after seeing it, I got to thinking about the hand itself. I can't help but wonder if it's an alternate version of The Hand of Glory. For those of you who don't know, The Hand of Glory is a cursed object made by drying/pickling the hand of a murderer who was hung at the gallows. Another version of it is the hand is made into a candle, using the fat of a man who was also convicted of murder and hung from the gallows. Much like The Black Flame candle from Hocus Pocus. Unlike in the movie, The Hand of Glory is said to do three different things. In its candle form, it will only light up for the person who's holding it as well as make people who see it go completely motionless. While in its dried/pickled form, it's said to unlock any door the holder comes across. There are other stories, one being about the hand being used for a robbery in Spital Inn in North Stainmore in 1797. After asking a friend of mine about the idea of using a hand to talk to the dead, I was told that yes it is very possible. It's a form of Nercomancy and during the olden days, the Norse would use the skulls of loved ones to speak to them. So that might be where the idea of the hand in the movie came from.
seeing the brothers so happy that a24 bought their film really brings me joy. it’s so sweet to see people who started from the bottom build their way up
As a current Adelaidean, but lifelong South Australian, super proud to see how far they've come. Watching their videos it's fascinating to work out all the areas of the city they've filmed in
As a Yank I was bummed that they specifically brought up Zoe T but didnt mention Wentworth. Hands down one of the best dramas of the 2000s and should get more international love lol.
honestly, october being the month for indie films is way cooler than to me than just doing horror hits, since that’s what you guys do throughout the rest of the year anyway
I am a long term fan of Danny and Michael Philippou and it’s insane to me that this masterpiece was their first film! There is stuff you can criticize about the movie but everyone can be proud of this accomplishment. First time movie and you get picked up by A24 ❤
The "you! My daughter Vag , prohibited " at 12:15 is actually longer in the deleted scene In the deleted scene Daniel will reply Sue's with "What about yours?" And the kids are maniacally laughing 😂😂😂
At 21:20, you can see the word आशो written. It is a Bangla word written in Hindi which means 'come here'. In Hindi, it would be आओ. Cool easter egg and shoutout to my mother tounge. Appreciate the representation.
I won't lie, this is probably my favorite kill count as of late. The way this movie and the kill count made me feel after watching it was a feeling I can't describe and it's amazing. This weird era is going amazing
Saw this movie in the cinema, it was brilliant. It did feel like a sort of student film, but in the best way. Really really well made. I don’t usually turn away because of gore because I love learning about BTS and how gore is made, but when the brother was hurting himself I honestly felt bad for watching.
Yeah, I can watch a lot of nasty stuff too, but I draw the line at a young kid attempting to pull out his own eyeball. I have to avert my own eyeballs.
While I've never been a regular viewer of Rackaracka, I was excited when I heard they had a feature film out and it did not disappoint. Its great to see homegrown RUclipsrs break out into film industry with a project that's well made and stands on its own merits; while also remaining deeply personal to said RUclipsrs. Can't wait for the sequel and whatever else comes next :)
I just want to say I really appreciate how Dead Meat manages to put out both quantity and quality - it's not necessary to upload videos like this within such a short span of one another, but they do it anyway without letting the content deteriorate. It's extremely impressive!
these videos are absolutely substitutes for watching the movie. i'm not a big horror fan but i'm a film buff, so i like the review without having to sit through a lot of horror movies
This movie was so good and honestly there were moments in the theater me and others were gasping and covering our eyes I genuinely felt for the characters and the atmosphere was well done
As a year-long subscriber and fan of RackaRacka, I am proud of the two and their team. They did an awesome job with this movie and I look forward to what they will do next.
As someone from Adelaide, I love the twins and their content since 2014, when I heard they were making a movie, I was more than confident that they would make something that was out of this world. And boy was I right, they are still toying around with their signature but they are heading in the right direction
I never would have expected it was made by a couple of RUclipsrs on such a small budget, it all looks so professional! Beautifully done and the way the cast is so comfortable around the twins shows what lovely people they are! ❤❤
@@punklover99 Some of them, maybe! Though I believe almost everything they've covered since the strike began has been video games (voice acting is not being struck currently), non-USA films (featuring actors of other unions and with studios not being struck, like how Talk to Me is an indie project from Aus.), and covering USA films produced by studios which are not currently being struck (any not belonging to the AMPTP). I just appreciate how they're taking a stand with the strikers in a meaningful way, since they can't cover any huge franchises likely to draw in viewers -- and during Halloween, no less! I'm a union actor in the UK, and its so rare to see people actually do anything at all to support us past composing a tweet. It's just cool to see, I think :)
@@punklover99 oh yeah, that’s true! Good point. As for if non-union’s better, I think we might need to agree to disagree. As someone who’s worked in both union and non-union theatres/sets, I felt like I made the same quality work, no matter what. But I felt wayyy safer and more respected when I had the union behind me. Besides- even if it did affect the quality- every worker deserves to work in a fair, safe, equitably paid environment, regardless of field. :)
I haven't even watched the video yet and I've gotta say the title and the idea are absolutely genius. The characters literally "talk to the hand" which is cursed and makes them talk to/interact with ghosts. I love this play on words and take on a paranormal type movie.
That shot of the chair falling over and rocking from side to side was amazing. Reminded me so much of the old racka racka videos and it really feels like their own style. I can’t wait to see where they go from here
Honestly, I kind of love the less known and non-sag stuff as its letting non traditional horror get a chance to shine and has shown me some stuff I never would have heard of or checked out.
Ngl I was really nervous about how good Talk to Me would be, but it is definitely one of my favorites now! and Joe Bird really impressed me with all of Riley’s scenes-idk how he was able to handle some of them😬
This movie actually holds a special place in my heart because it was one of the last few movies I got to enjoy with my sister and brother-in-law before everything went to shit.
I like the metaphor for drug addiction. The characters don't see the danger of what they're dealing with until it's too late, and from then on it becomes incredibly difficult to get rid of. The idea that if you spend too much time possessed, the spirits will "want to stay" is like how it becomes more difficult to quit using drugs the longer you're on them. And when Cole says that the spirits get weaker the longer they're in your body, you could say that's a parallel to the way your body detoxes once you quit - it gradually flushes the drugs out of your system. Even the scene where Jade talks to Haley outside of school wanting to try the possession "game" again comes across like a drug deal. Awesome film!
I've always been a fan of racka racka for years. Playhouse slaughter might be my first taste of true gore. I think this movie was great and dead meat made it very entertaining. Also the sponsorship segments are really funny
dude i love love love that one look creators do. it’s at 2:14. Where they just stare with this half smile of oh my god i think i did it. Tyler joseph makes the same face in a lot of his interviews where he’s being praised. UGH.
This has gotta be one of the best horror films I’ve seen this year and the fact it was made by rackaracka is mind blowing. Could you please do a kill count of the resident evil games
Danny and Michael are my inspiration!! They're the reason why I'm currently working on a horror film myself!! Good on them! Talk To Me was one of the best horror movies I've seen in Years!
I squealed with delight when I saw this kill count episode! 🎉 I absolutely loved this movie! I left the theater so deeply sad because to me it spoke to what can happen when someone doesn’t process grief well and how self-destructive it can be. At the same time people process grief differently so it’s such a complicated topic. I can’t wait for the sequel! Keep up the awesome work! 👏🏼
I really wish the horror genre was more respected in the film and award industry. It really pisses me off that actresses like Sophie Wilde, Mia Goth, Rebecca Hall, Lupita N’yongo, and Toni Collette are not recognized by the awards industry just because the films that they thrived in were horror films. But no matter what happens this awards season the Philippou brothers and the film’s cast should be very proud of their work in this heartbreaking horror movie.
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where is the Saw X kill count?
Let's get to the kills
They also they can't do a saw x kill count because of copyright
Do the fnaf movie
I love how direct the metaphor for drug use was in the movie. The belt symbolizing a tourniquet, the lighting of the candle being the lighting of a drug, and the eyes dilating so much. I also like how the movie makes the addiction demonic and not the one addicted. A+ movie
The fact that Mia has lost her mother is what enables the spirit to lure her in and possess Riley... I wonder what the metaphor is there. Do you suppose it could be referring to how substances like alcohol and drugs can be addictive for people who've suffered some tragedy and/or are just generally depressed, because it can put a Band-Aid on the pain they're feeling?
@@colinbaldwin313probably a fusion of that and the ideas of generational drug abuse and how even relatives dying from drug use doesn’t always keep kids away
@@colinbaldwin313likely what you and Kaden said, mixed with the idea that there can be a hereditary component when it comes to addiction and being susceptible to it, thus there being a chance of the cycle repeating itself in future generations
Def
The addicted should be the demon
I like that it made the possessions like a drug addiction rather than the conventional supernatural approach, including the aftermath of overdosing.
While I imagine the upcoming sequel will probably delve deeper into the origins of the hand's power, I appreciated that this film keeps it fairly vague.
Maybe a prequel would explore that but I think they want to keep it that way and make more sequels that add lore
yeah, it's like Ouija but on CRACK.
The hand is such a smart addition to the script. It adds an iconic visual that everyone will remember when discussing this film for years to come.
To me, this is the purest example of what indie and quality horror is.
Totally agree. Such a nice middle ground between the A24 “elevated horror” type stuff and the grungier popcorn horror of the 2000s
A24 was valued at 2.5 billion dollars and this movie had a 4.5 million dollar budget. No hate but thats not really indie
@@pussydestroyer-wm2tnIn this day and age, $4.5M isn't indie. O-K...
@@pussydestroyer-wm2tnif you knew about rackaracka’s struggle on youtube and getting this movie off the ground you’d know its hella indie, they had to work with pretty much nothing
@@pussydestroyer-wm2tn2.5 million not a lot compared to big budget movies
For those of you who can’t access the explicit version or the movie: Mia’s mom overdosed on sleeping pills and locked herself in the bedroom. Mia thinks it was an accident, and the ghost possessing Riley tells her it wasn’t suicide. Mia’s dad reads her the suicide note that he’d kept hidden.
Was the contents of the note ever revealed?
@@tazkannon7403 yeah he reads it to her
@@tazkannon7403best to watch the film to hear it
So is it implied that he killed her then? Obviously he didn't actually (all the spirits seem to do in the movie is lie) but the combo of "it wasn't suicide" and him reading the note...
@@kitnal4143 the ghost demon thing implies that mia's dad killed her mom, but the truth is most likely that her mom was mentally ill and* overdosed
I think Mia's dad died and him taking the elevator up signified him going to Heaven while Mia was stuck in Limbo.
Yeah he looked in bad shape. Also Riley and co. exited via the exit on the side of the hall. If that was the exit, why would he go up in an elevator and take the light in her afterlife with him?
@@StarfayeArt I was expecting her dad to be counted as dead...
He could have... I personally believe him surviving was more of a mirror to the original victim of the hand... Someone who has to live after a loved one falls into drug addiction
I'd like to point out how cold all the partygoers were to mia's perspective until she volunteered for the hand shake, and then everyone seemingly came to life.
omg yes
I think it was a good way to show how everyone was down for her to humiliate herself and also they probably felt the same as Haley and didn’t like her.
@@Cat-uo4vwnot rlly. Seeing as the movie starts off with that exact same thing with it being cold with her dad and making her dad seem like a unloving parent and then warming up when she gets to her friends house, and how the movie ends. It’s safe to assume the movie is mostly from Mia’s POV and that she’s the “main character”. That being said everyone looking cold is most likely how Mia feels herself especially with her seemingly still having feelings for her ex boyfriend her best friend is dating. After she grabs the hand and everyone comes to life that’s most likely her achieving that “high” and starting to have a good time with everyone. It most likely isn’t about her making a fool of herself as everyone else seemed to also do it as well at some point in the movie meaning they genuinely were having a good time with it. It also doesn’t rlly work with all the parallels with possession being equal to drugs either. All in all it was probably just Mia feeling out of place, especially since we know it’s not how the others are feeling as the dad who is also shown as cold is proven to be extremely loving and just doesn’t know how to move forward after the death of Mia’s mom.
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thanks man
The water sounds as the "mom" talks is my favorite thing about the whole film. I originally didn't notice it wasn't her mom until the lady was starting to deteriorate.
@@rodrigoogaz3860…They know buddy…That’s what the comment says 😭
I found my dad passed away in his chair a few years ago. This movie really does a good job showing what it’s like living with that traumatizing memory of not only losing a loved one but actually finding their body.
I hope and pray you’re doing okay
My sister Mother passed away from OD, and I can see how hard it is on someone and I never wish that anyone. It really took a toll whose mother that was.
The entire movie is already a clever metaphor for drug addiction but what really adds to the punch is that EVERYONE was fine doing the drug recreationally at first until suddenly one of them wasn't. And folks were so worried about one character that they completely missed the fact that Mia was ALSO spiraling until it was too late.
There are so many people out there dealing with addiction without them or even people they know realizing. You drink with them. You smoke with them. You think they have quirks but for the most part everything is fine. And then it's not...
It's amazing how a couple of RUclipsrs made this movie on a $4 million dollar budget and it made $90 million at the box office. I love it when smaller passion projects like this get the love they deserve and make it big.
This movie is a better drug PSA than most actual PSA's. Mia is grieving, finds a drug that takes away the pain however briefly and she gets addicted to it. It starts to ruin her life and hurt her friends and instead of abandoning the drug she starts relying on it more and more until it takes her life. Her lying to the moms face " i know you wouldnt do anything to hurt him" when she is planning to stab Riley in the next few minutes is clear as fucking day parallel to how drug addicts treat the people who love them.
I never thought of it like that before. Good catch.
as a oxy half addict i’ve never lied to anyone like that, or done any of this but idk
I 100% agree. Dealing with addicts is so much like this. They tell you whatever you want to hear in the moment, I think they believe it themselves at some point. But then they go back to the drug and hurt everyone around them. It's sad. Sometimes they do get and stay clean though. I just don't trust them until I know they're clean for an extended amount of time.
That’s why “RUclipsr” doesn’t mean “hacky video maker”. They were bonafide artists before the film so it’s no surprise at all they were capable of a financially successful debut. Who better to make a film than someone who does it habitually on a much smaller scale. This won’t be so weird going forward and this notion of a “RUclipsr” directing something lucrative on screen will seem more logical as this generation is the first when RUclips came about right when those skills could be honed. You’ll see a lot more of this as this era of younger content creator (compared to prototypical ages of directorial debuts) shifts slowly into bigger budgets cross platform. Plenty of unicorns serve as proof of concept like Bo burnham Or even a more traditional Hollywood studio backed approach like Trachtenberg.
@@roguewrld5878everyone experiences are different.
When Riley started smashing his face and almost gouging his eyes out the movie really got my attention definitely a really good film can't wait to see their prequel
24:03 I always viewed her dad as dead in that moment. Mainly because the inside of the elevator was still in light, it’s arrow was going up and the father didn’t interact with anyone or even the elevator itself
I think that was more to symbolise him visiting Riley in the hospital after her death (as he and Mia were close) and also him leaving Mia behind in the after life as he survived
I think it going up very obviously represents heaven and the fact that he would not be able to leave at the same time as Riley with that injury.
She's likely stuck in purgatory and her dad went to heaven.
@@kilzfordays
Yup. Almost like a gateway.
With Her Friend and her brother being there….because either well….its purgatory, they can’t see Mia if she’s in a purgatory……or it represents how it’s not there time yet.
And by being there, I mean in the hospital room her friend’s brother is residing at.
@@adammartinez8061 Indeed
@@lili_yaps then why is he going up when the exit is below?
That eye scene was sick af. The movie was tame until that point made it even disturbing.
I did not expect to see that much in theaters. My dad snuck in my underage sibling because he would be left alone, but I had to cover his eyes for the dog, the toes, and the self harm. 🙃✌️ 10/10 horror film tho
This movie sucked.
@@haiz768your mom sucks, this movie was cool.
@@haiz768🤓🤓
Brought to you by “5 nights at freddy’s” featuring 2 end credit scenes in theaters & on peacock on demand now & in memory of friends star Matthew Perry who sadly pass away at age 54 he’ll be missed now let’s get to the kills!
I'm fairly sure Mia's dad died, but the elevator going up signifies he went to heaven while Mia is stuck in limbo
Yup.
And considering that Mia also passes the room her friend and her friends brother is at, I’m assuming it also implies like you said, Limbo which means they Can’t see Mia because she’s in Limbo or it represents how it’s not there Time yet.
After all, The Room number for that hospital room was 111.
why did you copy and paste the other guys comment
@@ronaldtimoty ?
@@officerwaifu6408 theres another comment thats extremely similar to yours lol
@@sh4llowsz Oh damm, I didn't even realize. Great minds think alike👍
Hearing my hometown dropped in the middle of a kill count is a surreal experience it's actually awesome to see you guys do more indie movies
Fellow Adelaidian here, 100% agree. Because of how overlooked we are, just hearing "Adelaide" from his mouth is like "wait, woah that was weird." 😂
i mean adelaide aint a small town lol
real, when i heard adelaide i felt so proud for some reason
People might not care, but there's a Tom Scott video filmed on the Finnish border with Russia that was filmed near the where I live and at one point just had a picture from a highway that's very familiar to me, it's near where my dad works. When I saw that I was kind of spooked, because I live in a fairly small and unnotable city.
As an Aussie as well I am sm proud, it's proof we exist
I regret that I assumed this would be another stereotypical and boring possession story. I ended up watching it, and it was fantastic!! It could’ve easily been like the other thousands of “kids mess with stuff they shouldn’t have and suffer consequences” stories, but it felt so fresh and genuinely good. The ending in particular was chilling, and I respect that they went there
I’m pretty sure this is the only possession movie I’ve seen that wasn’t somehow derivative of The Exorcist.
@@AMonitorDarkly a possession movie that DOESNT EVEN MENTION religion or demons, we need more movies like this. the whole "demon possesses someone and they need a priest to exorcise the spirit out of them" formula is so boring and overdone. but a hand that lets you voluntarily get possessed by the ghosts of dead people with their own agendas and motives that gives a high of sorts leading to someone overstepping it and nearly dying because of it? now THATS fucking fresh.
It’s one of the best horror/thriller movies I’ve ever seen
@heter0flexual623 And it makes sense. What are all these demons but our ancestors' way to name these things they didn't fully understand? All these pains and sufferings that they couldn't control? The malevolent spirits were but our ancestors' obsession and regret. We have no need to fantasize the horrors in our life. By themselves they're plenty terrifying.
"Five finger death bunch" is objectively the best one. 10/10
I loved the little detail that the first time we really get to clearly see her father is the scene where he tells her the truth about what happened to her mom. Any scene before that he was either blurry or just not focused on in the scene
Their reaction to A24 buying their film is the most genuine thing! They’re so happy! 😂
“These videos aren’t substitutes for the actual movies” is a pretty bold thing to say to me, whom doesn’t really watch horror movies but enjoys watching your videos 😂
Legit same.
i think the point is you cant get the same experience as watching the films and also because its a good idea to support creators, especially smaller, lower- budger, indie movies etc
It really is amazing how far Rackaracka has gone from home movies to actual movie! I’ve been a fan of them for years and it just warms my heart to see how successful they’ve been with their first ever movie!
the mcdonalds stuff was always super scary imo lol
I really love them doing the Ronald McDonald skit that’s hilarious 😂
@@jonathanryle428lmao "whatcha eatin there billy? Is that hungry jacks billy?"
@@666SAVAGES FOR FUCKING REAL HAHAHHA BUT THOSE ARE MY FAVORITES EVEN THO THE CLOWN VOICE IS GONNA BE HAUNTING ME
I forgot about them but this video reminded me of them good times 😂
The montage scene is probably my favorite part of the film
The way the music seems to change everytime one of the characters use the hand and the shot of them bending backwards are incredible
Especially Mia singing in a different language lol
Quality of this movie is insane for being indie and most of them not being big actors before this movie too. Crazy how well it turned out!
Just watched Talk To Me. May be one of the most emotionally draining horror films I've seen. It's an alarmingly accurate representation of drug abuse in teenagers in Australia, peer pressure, and grief. Coming from RackaRacka, I was expecting something a little more humorous mixed in with their trademark gore. Instead, I got a beautifully crafted, devastating film that resonated with me deeply. Phenomenal film. I hope they get the opportunity to direct more.
I found my dad passed away in his chair a few years ago. This movie really does a good job showing what it’s like living with that traumatizing memory of not only losing a loved one but actually finding their body.
They’re making a sequel.
I do think that Mia’s dad walking into the elevator symbolizes his passing and him being able to leave and go somewhere else where as Mia can’t leave and is trapped in the spirit world
I agree. Canonically, ghosts are dead people who are too invested in their past earthly lives to move on to the afterworld
It also explains that why that old man is just sitting there in his room too
Absolutely! I mean the light is literally flickering UP, if he really was alive and leaving the hospital the light would be going DOWN to the exit 💁🏻♂️, the light is definitely flickering UP to symbolise him going to heaven
Nah I think he just survived and walked home
@@guiltygrain9409 literally impossible with his injuries. Plus, where were his wounds?
At 22:50, she sees the dad bleeding on the floor but doesn't get him into the car and doesn't drive him to the hospital she was going to anyways. Does she even dial 911 😂
She did call her mother and say that he needed an ambulance, we just don't know what happens after that.
the fact that the whole movie could basically be interpreted as a metaphor for the dangers of heavy drug addiction is absolutely ✨BRILLIANT✨
@@John-gl6thwell, to me, it is; but of course, you're allowed to feel how you want about it 😁
Agreed as the product of addicts and having been around them for so long as a kid oh my god they did such a good job in this film conveying how addicts act and the causes for it
@@John-gl6thwomp womp
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As well as every single movie ever made since the 90’s! :)
Incredible how 2 brothers making traumatizing Ronald McDonald skits from our childhoods to a whole-ass fucking horror movie. I'm really impressed.
Plot twist: it was Ronald that possessed Riley🤣🤣
And now a street fighter movie
@@coreycarnegie5990lmao
WAIT THATS THEM?!
@@Mekaza_Mhm.
“Hornier than a triceratops” 🤣🤣 I need to find a way to work this into conversations.
I loved this movie, how it focused on characters, narrative and atmosphere rather than purely the gore, effects and jumpscares though it also has effective visuals. It gets us really invested in the characters, make them sympathetic, and immediately introduces a strong narrative with Mia and her relationships with others. The way it also speaks to really emotional themes like drug abuse and grief, yet also manages to be very relatable and funny, and actually portrays Gen-Z not as stereotype assholes but as these awkward teens who are realistically flawed. Leaving the movie theatre I just felt invigorated, and really stunned honestly, was not expecting this film to be this good, at least for me personally. How the hell a movie can do a fresh twist on an Exorcism is insane.
This film is horrifying. It is so well made and so terrifying. I love that the creators found success in this project and A24 bought the film. Good for them!
this was literally one of the best endings to a movie i’ve ever seen I just love it sm
A24 has been absolutely killing it with these movies! First Everything Everywhere All At Once, then The Whale, Bodies Bodies Bodies and now this? God damn, they’re just putting out one banger after another!
They didn'ft produce this one, they just bought the distribution rights after the festival season! Great movie still, though every time I see it, I still get mad with Mia
@@icp7201kinda like how they got the distribution rights to Vivziepop's Hazbin Hotel, which means they could and should release the series on Blu-ray a few months after it's finished it's first season on Prime Video
You really tried to sneak The Whale into that list huh 😂
don’t forget about hereditary that’s a good one
Beau is Afraid is fun
It’s pretty crazy how the song from the possession montage became a viral sound, and I love how much attention it’s brought to this great film
talk tuah me
This movie was the first time I ever audibly said "Wow..." in pure disbelief... Talk to me is a straight up Indie masterpiece
As a horror movie fan, I hope these boys continue to give us excellent creative films.
Thank you Rakka for 10 strong years of funny ,intense content and a finger to RUclips for trying to shut them down over the years .
I honestly love this movie. And after seeing it, I got to thinking about the hand itself. I can't help but wonder if it's an alternate version of The Hand of Glory. For those of you who don't know, The Hand of Glory is a cursed object made by drying/pickling the hand of a murderer who was hung at the gallows. Another version of it is the hand is made into a candle, using the fat of a man who was also convicted of murder and hung from the gallows. Much like The Black Flame candle from Hocus Pocus.
Unlike in the movie, The Hand of Glory is said to do three different things. In its candle form, it will only light up for the person who's holding it as well as make people who see it go completely motionless. While in its dried/pickled form, it's said to unlock any door the holder comes across. There are other stories, one being about the hand being used for a robbery in Spital Inn in North Stainmore in 1797.
After asking a friend of mine about the idea of using a hand to talk to the dead, I was told that yes it is very possible. It's a form of Nercomancy and during the olden days, the Norse would use the skulls of loved ones to speak to them. So that might be where the idea of the hand in the movie came from.
I'm already thinking of 3 or 4 different D&D items.
seeing the brothers so happy that a24 bought their film really brings me joy. it’s so sweet to see people who started from the bottom build their way up
Danny and Michael are one of my favorites on RUclips they did a lot of insane videos since a young age
As a current Adelaidean, but lifelong South Australian, super proud to see how far they've come. Watching their videos it's fascinating to work out all the areas of the city they've filmed in
As a Yank I was bummed that they specifically brought up Zoe T but didnt mention Wentworth. Hands down one of the best dramas of the 2000s and should get more international love lol.
port Arthur?
James has to have some of the most wholesome fans even when he's talking about somebody getting murdered
honestly, october being the month for indie films is way cooler than to me than just doing horror hits, since that’s what you guys do throughout the rest of the year anyway
I am a long term fan of Danny and Michael Philippou and it’s insane to me that this masterpiece was their first film! There is stuff you can criticize about the movie but everyone can be proud of this accomplishment. First time movie and you get picked up by A24 ❤
The "you! My daughter Vag , prohibited " at 12:15 is actually longer in the deleted scene
In the deleted scene
Daniel will reply Sue's with
"What about yours?"
And the kids are maniacally laughing 😂😂😂
That seems almost out of character for Daniel.
@@colinbaldwin313 probably why they cut it out. but it is really funny for teens doing improv
Illegal rizz
At 21:20, you can see the word आशो written. It is a Bangla word written in Hindi which means 'come here'. In Hindi, it would be आओ. Cool easter egg and shoutout to my mother tounge. Appreciate the representation.
I won't lie, this is probably my favorite kill count as of late. The way this movie and the kill count made me feel after watching it was a feeling I can't describe and it's amazing. This weird era is going amazing
Saw this movie in the cinema, it was brilliant. It did feel like a sort of student film, but in the best way.
Really really well made. I don’t usually turn away because of gore because I love learning about BTS and how gore is made, but when the brother was hurting himself I honestly felt bad for watching.
Yeah, I can watch a lot of nasty stuff too, but I draw the line at a young kid attempting to pull out his own eyeball. I have to avert my own eyeballs.
My boyfriend and I talked about this movie for days after we saw it. It was such an excellent premise and the ending was incredible!
While I've never been a regular viewer of Rackaracka, I was excited when I heard they had a feature film out and it did not disappoint. Its great to see homegrown RUclipsrs break out into film industry with a project that's well made and stands on its own merits; while also remaining deeply personal to said RUclipsrs. Can't wait for the sequel and whatever else comes next :)
I just want to say I really appreciate how Dead Meat manages to put out both quantity and quality - it's not necessary to upload videos like this within such a short span of one another, but they do it anyway without letting the content deteriorate. It's extremely impressive!
these videos are absolutely substitutes for watching the movie. i'm not a big horror fan but i'm a film buff, so i like the review without having to sit through a lot of horror movies
This movie was so good and honestly there were moments in the theater me and others were gasping and covering our eyes I genuinely felt for the characters and the atmosphere was well done
I saw this film about 3 months after my mom passed and it honestly helped me with my grief.
I just love dead meat. They dont only cover the kills in the movie but they also tells us stuff about who made the movie and how it was made.
I absolutely loved this movie. It really has a unique premise and execution that you barely see that much in horror movies.
Loved to see how far Rackaracka have gone...Now they have a kill count about them! Been watching them since damn 2015, so proud of them! 😂
Master chief/cod and assassins creed to horror movie kill count
As a year-long subscriber and fan of RackaRacka, I am proud of the two and their team. They did an awesome job with this movie and I look forward to what they will do next.
Thanks James for continuing to shine a light on Australian horror movies, makes me proud to be an Aussie.
Talk to me might be my favorite horror movie this year because I loved how unique it is, and the camera work is on point
As someone from Adelaide, I love the twins and their content since 2014, when I heard they were making a movie, I was more than confident that they would make something that was out of this world. And boy was I right, they are still toying around with their signature but they are heading in the right direction
I saw this kill count and immediately clicked onto it! I watched the podcast and now I’m excited that we get the kill count!
Same!
Dead meat is the only channel I actually watch the ads for bc they’re so creative and funny everytime.
Better than the stamp ads from nostalgia critic
I never would have expected it was made by a couple of RUclipsrs on such a small budget, it all looks so professional! Beautifully done and the way the cast is so comfortable around the twins shows what lovely people they are! ❤❤
Thank you, Dead Meat for your solidarity with the strikers. You rule ❤
By watching a non union movie?
@@punklover99 Some of them, maybe! Though I believe almost everything they've covered since the strike began has been video games (voice acting is not being struck currently), non-USA films (featuring actors of other unions and with studios not being struck, like how Talk to Me is an indie project from Aus.), and covering USA films produced by studios which are not currently being struck (any not belonging to the AMPTP).
I just appreciate how they're taking a stand with the strikers in a meaningful way, since they can't cover any huge franchises likely to draw in viewers -- and during Halloween, no less! I'm a union actor in the UK, and its so rare to see people actually do anything at all to support us past composing a tweet. It's just cool to see, I think :)
@@alexaurorus9767 he literally just covered toxic avenger and Blair witch. Proof that non union movies and Indy studios make better stuff
@@punklover99 oh yeah, that’s true! Good point.
As for if non-union’s better, I think we might need to agree to disagree. As someone who’s worked in both union and non-union theatres/sets, I felt like I made the same quality work, no matter what. But I felt wayyy safer and more respected when I had the union behind me.
Besides- even if it did affect the quality- every worker deserves to work in a fair, safe, equitably paid environment, regardless of field. :)
@@alexaurorus9767 troma is still indy and yet no one seems to complain, same with a24
Im very proud of the Racka brothers. Their funny skits and fight vids made up my childhood and seeing them now make movies is still insane.
I love behind the scenes information, this video has me hyped to see the movie
Another stellar kill count, despite the strike setbacks dead meat still tremendous
I can’t believe I’ve been sitting in room watching dead meat for six years now, truly my favorite channel
I haven't even watched the video yet and I've gotta say the title and the idea are absolutely genius. The characters literally "talk to the hand" which is cursed and makes them talk to/interact with ghosts. I love this play on words and take on a paranormal type movie.
That shot of the chair falling over and rocking from side to side was amazing. Reminded me so much of the old racka racka videos and it really feels like their own style. I can’t wait to see where they go from here
Honestly, I kind of love the less known and non-sag stuff as its letting non traditional horror get a chance to shine and has shown me some stuff I never would have heard of or checked out.
I watched this movie in the theatre and it was SO GOOOD! Absolutely terrifying and amazing story building without ever being boring.
Ngl I was really nervous about how good Talk to Me would be, but it is definitely one of my favorites now! and Joe Bird really impressed me with all of Riley’s scenes-idk how he was able to handle some of them😬
This movie actually holds a special place in my heart because it was one of the last few movies I got to enjoy with my sister and brother-in-law before everything went to shit.
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Yes they are James, yes they are.
Amazing movie. Went to the cinema and as I was out I was filled with excitment. Love when movies leave me like that.
17:56 DOUBLE TEAM TENACIOUS D REFERENCE LETS GOO
I was really hoping Chelsea would say "I let you in" and go do the numbers
This was a super creepy, well made, well acted film. The openning scene made me *gasp* out loud
I remember watching this in theatres and absolutely loving everything about it
I like the metaphor for drug addiction. The characters don't see the danger of what they're dealing with until it's too late, and from then on it becomes incredibly difficult to get rid of. The idea that if you spend too much time possessed, the spirits will "want to stay" is like how it becomes more difficult to quit using drugs the longer you're on them. And when Cole says that the spirits get weaker the longer they're in your body, you could say that's a parallel to the way your body detoxes once you quit - it gradually flushes the drugs out of your system. Even the scene where Jade talks to Haley outside of school wanting to try the possession "game" again comes across like a drug deal. Awesome film!
I've always been a fan of racka racka for years. Playhouse slaughter might be my first taste of true gore. I think this movie was great and dead meat made it very entertaining. Also the sponsorship segments are really funny
As a fellow independent film maker I get the jitters even thinking of making my first monster and alien movies. These guys did really good.
dude i love love love that one look creators do. it’s at 2:14. Where they just stare with this half smile of oh my god i think i did it. Tyler joseph makes the same face in a lot of his interviews where he’s being praised. UGH.
Watched this movie Friday night, so effin scary, can’t wait to see the kill count of it!
There is only one word I could use when asked about this movie: Powerful. It really stayed with me after and still has. Definitely recommmended.
James is proud of people he never met, because James is a gem. Top tier individual.
I love A24! They have such a passion for finding indie films and I'm glad they've shone a little light on what Australia has to offer!
As someone who was lucky enough to be at the premier of this film, it’s so great to see a kill count being made of it
This has gotta be one of the best horror films I’ve seen this year and the fact it was made by rackaracka is mind blowing. Could you please do a kill count of the resident evil games
I saw this on its opening day and everyone loved the movie. I'm very happy the RackaRacka Bros made it and I hope they make more stuff 💛.
“yo, this spirit’s a c*nt” made me laugh way too hard (13:05)
Danny and Michael are my inspiration!! They're the reason why I'm currently working on a horror film myself!! Good on them! Talk To Me was one of the best horror movies I've seen in Years!
I squealed with delight when I saw this kill count episode! 🎉 I absolutely loved this movie! I left the theater so deeply sad because to me it spoke to what can happen when someone doesn’t process grief well and how self-destructive it can be. At the same time people process grief differently so it’s such a complicated topic. I can’t wait for the sequel! Keep up the awesome work! 👏🏼
I really wish the horror genre was more respected in the film and award industry. It really pisses me off that actresses like Sophie Wilde, Mia Goth, Rebecca Hall, Lupita N’yongo, and Toni Collette are not recognized by the awards industry just because the films that they thrived in were horror films. But no matter what happens this awards season the Philippou brothers and the film’s cast should be very proud of their work in this heartbreaking horror movie.
I’ve been watching Danny and Michael for literal years, and I cannot put into words just how happy and proud of them I am for this film.