Unveiling the Untold Story: Exclusive Prequel Filming of 'Secret Talk To Me' Revealed by Directors, Unraveling the Intricate Mythology

Summary

Talk to Me directors have already filmed a prequel focusing on the character Duckett and his experiences with the embalmed hand.

Filmed entirely from the perspective of mobile phones and social media, the prequel intensifies the terror of the movie. Its release could provide Talk to Me with a substantial backstory and demonstrate the franchise's readiness to explore innovative filmmaking styles.

Directors Danny and Michael Philippou, known for their film Talk to Me, have recently shared exciting news about a prequel to their successful horror movie. In Talk to Me, we follow the protagonist Mia and her friends as they use an embalmed hand to communicate with spirits. However, the film begins by introducing us to a character named Cole and his brother Duckett. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the Philippou brothers revealed that they have already completed filming the Talk to Me prequel which centers around Duckett and his encounters with the embalmed hand. Additionally, they mentioned that the prequel has a distinct filming style compared to the original movie. Furthermore, they dropped hints about the possibility of a Talk to Me 2 in the future. Keep reading to find out what Danny Philippou had to say.

Why A Talk To Me Prequel Would Be The Perfect Follow-Up

We have already filmed an entire prequel to Duckett. The story is told exclusively through mobile phones and social media, so perhaps in the future, we could release it. Additionally, while writing the first film, it was inevitable to also write scenes for a potential second film. The abundance of scenes resulted from the intricate mythology of the story. If given the opportunity by A24, we would not be able to resist. The mere thought of it excites us.

The opening scene of Talk to Me, with Duckett and Cole, sets the tone for the entire movie. It also emphasizes the intriguing backstory of the embalmed hand featured in the film, which has yet to be fully explored. A potential prequel centered around Duckett could delve deeper into the history of the hand, providing Talk to Me with a more extensive backstory that the initial film could develop on its own.

If the prequel to Talk to Me does come to fruition, Philippou's description appears to draw inspiration from movies like Searching and Missing, which rely solely on electronic communication to tell their stories. This could heighten the terror in the movie, as viewers would be confined to witnessing Duckett's journey through a limited perspective. Additionally, the filming style of the prequel would demonstrate that the Talk to Me franchise is not confined to a single approach and is open to experimentation.

Although Talk to Me may not surpass box office hits like Barbie or Oppenheimer, it has still managed to gross $17.4 million from a $4.5 million budget at the time of writing. This success suggests that the Philippou brothers' prequel project may have a chance of being realized in the future. With numerous intriguing stories and concepts to explore, Talk to Me could potentially mark the beginning of a new horror movie franchise.

Source: THR