What age is Talk to Me appropriate for?

Talk to Me is rated R and PopcornCheck recommends it for ages 17+, based on reading the actual screenplay. Contains extremely disturbing violence including graphic self-harm, intense supernatural horror with possession scenes, and strong language throughout.

Does Talk to Me have swearing or bad language?

Talk to Me has Extreme language. The f-word is used extensively throughout the film

Is Talk to Me violent?

Talk to Me has Extreme violence. Opening scene shows a teen stabbing his brother then killing himself with graphic blood

Is Talk to Me scary for children?

Talk to Me has Extreme scary scenes. Intense possession scenes where spirits take control of teenagers' bodies

What is the parents guide for Talk to Me?

Talk to Me (2023) is rated R. PopcornCheck recommends it for ages 17+. Violence: Extreme. Language: Extreme. Scary scenes: Extreme. Romance: Mild. Substances: Moderate. Watch recommendation: Required viewing with parent — Extreme violence and disturbing content requires adult discussion and processing

Is Talk to Me OK for Kids?

Name: Talk to Me
Director: Michael Philippou
Genre: Horror
Released: 2023
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto

Horror

17+

R⭐ IMDb 7.1 / 102023 · 1h 35m

Michael Philippou● Script verifiedBased on a partial script

Where to Watch

United States

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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay

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We're re-reading this screenplay with our upgraded analysis. Scene-by-scene moment counts aren't available for Talk to Me yet — the summaries below are from our earlier read-through. Check back soon.

🗡️Violence

Extreme▼

Opening scene shows a teen stabbing his brother then killing himself with graphic blood
Possessed characters engage in severe self-harm including hitting walls and injuring themselves
Graphic eyeball gouging scene that is particularly disturbing
Multiple deaths are shown on screen with blood and gore

💬Language

Extreme▼

The f-word is used extensively throughout the film
Multiple uses of s**t, including sexual references
Characters use vulgar sexual language and crude references
Strong profanity is used casually by teenage characters

👻Scary Scenes

Extreme▼

Intense possession scenes where spirits take control of teenagers' bodies
Multiple jump scares throughout involving sudden appearances of ghosts
Disturbing supernatural imagery and grotesque spirit manifestations
Extended sequences of psychological horror that could cause nightmares

💕Romance

Mild▼

Brief romantic tension and kissing between teen characters
Some sexual innuendo and crude references to intimate relationships
No nudity or explicit sexual content shown

🍺Substances

Moderate▼

Teens are shown drinking alcohol at house parties
References to drug use and characters appearing intoxicated
Addiction metaphor runs throughout film regarding spirit contact
Mother's death involves accidental sleeping pill overdose

⚡Stimulation

Extreme▼

Rapid-fire editing during intense possession sequences creates sensory overload
Sudden loud sounds and jump scares cause jarring audio spikes
Chaotic party scenes with flashing lights and overwhelming visual elements
Final act sequences are extremely frenetic and overwhelming

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Talk to Me — Heads Up for Parents

Despite being rated R for horror violence, the film contains extremely graphic self-harm sequences that are more disturbing than typical horror gore.

About Talk to Me

Talk to Me follows 17-year-old Mia and her group of friends who discover they can communicate with spirits using a mysterious embalmed hand. The supernatural horror film explores themes of grief, addiction, and the dangerous consequences of seeking thrills through contact with the dead.

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Watch with your child

Extreme violence and disturbing content requires adult discussion and processing

Family Takeaways from Talk to Me

What it gets right

✓Portrays grief as a complex process that affects teenagers deeply and realistically
✓Shows how peer pressure and thrill-seeking can lead to dangerous consequences
✓Demonstrates the importance of family support during difficult times

Talk to Me Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes

●Traditional family values

The entire horror unfolds because Mia desperately wants to reconnect with her deceased mother, and the film's emotional core centers on family bonds and the lengths we go to for those we love. Riley's protective instincts toward his sister and the family's struggle to heal from loss drive the narrative throughout.

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