The #1 Horror Film on Netflix Today Is A Gruesome Supernatural Chiller
I love it when a horror movie surprises me. There’s something intoxicating about a horror film that subverts expectations and goes to unexpected places. When filmmakers defy convention, their output becomes exponentially more immersive, making the viewing experience much more dynamic for the audience. Netflix just added a movie like that. A film that really caught me off guard and grabbed me by the throat. I’m talking about Michael and Danny Philippou’s breakout hit, Talk to Me.
The streamer just added the film to their catalog on March 28, 2025, and it’s already cracked the top ten, landing at #5 overall. It’s also currently the most-watched horror film on Netflix.
Danny and Michael Philippou came to prominence with their YouTube channel RackaRacka. The twin brothers gained notoriety and built their follower count by posting catchy, funny horror shorts. The success of their channel paved the way for their eventual collaboration with A24 on their breakout hit Talk to Me.
Here’s how this groundbreaking Aussie horror film plays out:
When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits with an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill and high-stakes party game—until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
Talk to Me defied expectations, becoming A24’s highest-grossing horror film and lingering in the top 10 at the domestic box office for six weeks.
The flick is steeped in atmospheric tension and features a dynamic, smartly written lead character in Sophie Wilde. Her tragic backstory gives her depth and makes her a highly relatable lead. Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson, and Alexandria Steffensen round out the cast.
The Philippou brothers co-wrote the screenplay for Talk to Me, in addition to directing. Daley Pearson takes a ‘based on a concept by’ credit. Outside of Talk to Me, Pearson is best known for his involvement as a producer and voice actor on the wildly successful Australian children’s series Bluey.
If you think you are ready to experience Talk to Me, navigate your way over to Netflix where you can do just that.
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