Talk to Me is the latest hit horror movie to hit theaters, and it already has fans clamoring for A24 to make a sequel. The film is seemingly scaring audiences to bits, with many saying it’s one of the most terrifying genre entries in recent memory. The filmmakers behind the movie worked on horror shorts for years before making their big-screen feature debut. Now, amid their frightening flick's success, they're opening up about what inspired it. You may be surprised to hear this, but a horrible teenage car accident and a crazy drug trip were major influences.
Danny and Michael Philippou are the newest directing duo to make a splash in the world of independent horror cinema. Talk to Me is getting great reviews, and the buzzy reception seems to indicate that people are going to be talking about it for a while. Despite going up against Oppenheimer and Barbie, the flick had a strong box office debut. The bizarre premise is a major draw, and many may have been wondering how the brothers came up with such a kooky story involving a mysterious, embalmed hand. Apparently, the notion partially came from a car accident Danny Philippou experienced as a teenager, and it sounds like it was a scary ordeal. While speaking to the LA Times, he said of the incident:
