Bring Her Back (2025) Movie Review

Bring Her Back (2025) Movie Review Haunting and Heartbreaking 

Two years after their acclaimed debut Talk to Me, Danny and Michael Philippou return with Bring Her Back, a chilling follow-up that proves their success was no fluke. Darker, more emotionally charged, and deeply unsettling, this is not your typical supernatural horror - it’s a slow-burn tale that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll.

The story follows siblings Andy (Billy Barratt) and Piper (Sora Wong), who are forced into the care of a new foster mother, Laura (Sally Hawkins), after the sudden death of their father. Andy is immediately disturbed by Laura’s strange and unnerving behavior, while his visually impaired sister remains unaware of the horrors that Andy begins to witness.

Much like their debut, the Philippou brothers craft horror that’s as psychological as it is supernatural. Bring Her Back is less about jump scares and more about the emotional terror of loss, manipulation, and trauma. Beneath its ghostly dread lies a commentary on real-world horrors that some unfortunate people encounter daily such as grief, victim-blaming, and gaslighting that makes the experience all the more disturbing. It’s the kind of film you admire but hesitate to revisit, knowing the emotional and psychological weight it carries. For those expecting body horror, this film won't disappoint as it ramps up the gore even further. Finally, the performances are exceptional across the board. Sally Hawkins delivers an unsettling yet layered portrayal of Laura. But the real revelation here is Sora Wong, whose big-screen debut as Piper is nuanced, heartbreaking, and unforgettable. Though it takes its time, the slow-burn dread pays off as Bring Her Back offers a horror experience that’s as emotionally devastating as it is terrifying.

Rating: 4 and a half reels