A24's Upcoming Horror Film Bring Her Back Drops a Haunting New Trailer

Apr 2

On April 1, 2025, A24 dropped the full trailer for Bring Her Back, the latest horror offering from Australian directing duo Danny and Michael Philippou, known for their breakout hit Talk to Me. Set to hit theaters on May 30, this chilling follow-up promises to cement the Philippou brothers as masters of visceral, thought-provoking horror.

Starring two-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins, alongside Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, and Jonah Wren Phillips, the film’s trailer delivers a masterclass in tension-building, leaving viewers both intrigued and unsettled about the resurrection events about to unfold.

The trailer opens with Hawkins’ character, a foster mother, recording eerie VHS-style footage, immediately setting a tone of unease. We’re introduced to her secluded home, where a brother and sister—presumably new foster siblings—uncover a terrifying ritual. The logline teases a “horrifying ritual,” and the trailer amplifies this with cryptic, rapid-fire imagery: a startled cat, a prayer circle, blood-smeared hands on glass, and a naked figure approaching a trembling girl. Phrases like “Let me out,” “Let me die,” and “Bring her back” flash across the screen, hinting at a desperate resurrection attempt gone awry. The found-footage aesthetic, paired with polished cinematography, evokes classics like The Blair Witch Project while maintaining A24’s signature atmospheric dread.

Hawkins appears as a grieving, possibly unhinged figure, her performance promising emotional depth amid the terror. The trailer also suggests her foster mother is at the heart of the ritual, with one child displaying “odd” behavior—adding a creepy-kid trope to the mix. Yet, other than that, the Philippous keep the plot shrouded, revealing just enough to hook audiences without spoiling the scares.

Following Talk to Me’s $92 million global haul—A24’s third-highest-grossing film—the stakes are high. Shot in Adelaide, South Australia, over 41 days in mid-2024, Bring Her Back is quickly approaching and A24’s knack for cutting trailers that sell mood over plot particularly shines here, positioning this as a must-see summer horror event.

Watch the official trailer for Bring Her Back below.