The Unrelenting Terror of A24’s Record-Breaking Horror Masterpiece Hits Theatres This Week

Summary

Immersed in the realm of supernatural horror, Talk to Me revolves around a tight-knit circle of friends who accidentally unleash sinister demonic entities when stumbling upon a preserved hand.

Rotten Tomatoes scores confirm that Talk to Me, released by A24 this week, is the company's top-rated horror film to date. While last year's acclaimed Everything Everywhere All At Once brought A24 to new heights, the production house had already made a name for itself in the indie film world. In recent years, A24 has become synonymous with the horror genre, with critically acclaimed films such as The Witch, Hereditary, Midsommar, and X.

A24 Has A Rich History Of Horror Releases

Indeed, the roster of A24 horror films is quite impressive. However, Talk To Me, the latest release from the company, surpasses them all according to Rotten Tomatoes. This Australian supernatural horror film, set to open wide on July 28, currently holds a stellar 97% rating on the review aggregator. It ranks higher than titles such as X, Saint Maud, and Pearl. Surprisingly, it even outshines the non-horror film Everything Everywhere All At Once, which currently sits at 94%.

Within the realm of supernatural horror, Talk To Me has received high acclaim. The film revolves around a circle of friends who stumble upon a preserved hand, unknowingly releasing diabolical forces. Another highly praised horror film from A24 is X, released in 2022 and starring Mia Goth, boasting a remarkable 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Its 2022 follow-up, Pearl, also falls under the slasher category, receiving an impressive 92% rating. A24 has also established itself as an expert in psychological horror, evident in the critically acclaimed Saint Maud from 2019, which garnered a 92% rating, and the original A24 horror sensation, The Witch from 2015, holding a solid 90% rating.

In 2018, A24 released the highly important and well-received horror film Hereditary (90%), directed by Ari Aster. This movie represents the controversial concept of "elevated horror." Another A24 film that received a high score on Rotten Tomatoes is It Comes at Night (88%), a mystery-thriller from 2017. A24 has demonstrated its versatility in the horror genre with films like the surreal Lamb (86%) from 2021, the satirical horror-comedy Bodies Bodies Bodies (85%) from 2022, and the haunting sci-fi/horror film Under the Skin (84%) from 2013, featuring Scarlett Johansson as a predatory alien. Adding to A24's impressive catalog of horror films is Talk To Me, set to be released this week. According to Rotten Tomatoes scores, Talk To Me not only continues A24's strong legacy in the genre but surpasses all of the company's previous efforts.