Imagine a drink of water after wandering the desert. Now consider momentarily returning to the world of the living after wandering the empty darkness of death. Those spirits are euphoric in their borrowed bodies. And that euphoria is the high those teens get. The high of contact after loneliness, isolation and touch starvation. The spirits are lonely and starved for contact. They'll say and do anything to stay.
Nah. This take ain't it. The spirits just want you to go over the 90 seconds so they can kill you and make you join them forever. They don't just get to keep living in your body.
Intresting theory but then why not just be nice? Why try to kill people to make them join you ? Surely if you are nice people are more likely to let you stay, like how she slept with her fake spirit mum
@@ImpeachedCorgi but of course the spirits want people to go over and then die - then they get more company. Which is fun for a while, but eventually... it starts all over again.
The thing I really liked about the film and its horror is that it both were consistent with rules that were established, and if you view the film's plot against the framework of the rules of the game they explained, then everything makes sense. Both Riley and Mia exceeded the 90 second time limit, so both already had the ghosts attached to them. They also were not sure whether or not they blew out Riley's candle when he was acting out while possessed, which can explain why the ghosts that latched on to him had stronger influence. But the resolution to their problem was given by Duckett's brother when he told them that the body will reject the ghosts eventually given time... Which also explains why the ghosts were bent on having Mia kill Riley so much, because that rejection was already happening, as hinted at when Jade told Mia Riley woke up briefly as himself. They wanted to Riley dead ASAP because as stated in the rules "if you die while they are in you, they'll have you forever".... Well guess who died at the end and is now stuck as a spirit on the other end of the handshake game? They didn't get Riley but they got Mia. And her fate makes sense within the logic and rules established by the movie. Which is fucking great because I feel like not enough horror movies bother being consistent with rules they establish.
i think its also fair to notice that both of them were supposed to die at the end, but mia let herself be taken instead of her and riley. so she did technically save him at the end. she would have no reason to let him live if she was full possessed. i think the talk sue gave to mia actually mattered in the end, she was open and honest to her immediately instead of her dad who wasnt. which is left mia in such a vulnerable state. her forgiveness and telling mia that shes family was got through to her
duckett is talking to his dead "pop" as mia is talking to her dead "mum". The mum is telling mia that her dad is not real and that is going to hurt her; "pop" is telling duckett that his brother is not real and is going to hurt a lot of people and has to stab him. the spirt is not her mum's because the spirits you meet via the hand are those of the people who died while possessed and mia's mother wasnt possessed.
I actually thought the dad died from the injuries and the elevator being a bright white light symbolized him taking the elevator up to heaven while she was in her own empty afterlife filled with darkness. That was just my interpretation though.
The dad survived his injuries, jade found him after Mia stabbed him and he leaves the hospital like normal like jade, Riley and Sue but I like that imagery if he did indeed die that would be a great way to show it 💯
I love when horror movies takes risks like this especially the ones with no happy ending, Barbarian was a great horror movie but man oh man this took the spot
Just about every horror film nowadays have the protagonist die. Like what are you even saying? This trope is old at this point tbh. But despite that, “Talk to Me” was decent.
The reason why Mia wasn’t talking to her mom, was her mom killed herself from depression, she wasn’t possessed then killedherself so she wouldn’t have gone to the afterlife of the game. She would’ve gone to where everyone else dies. The people that played the game got to talk to people who died also playing the game. And you might say, we’ll how did it start, who was the first person to die from the hand game? And that’s all lore for the sequel to explain if there ever will be one.
The person that was embodied (wrapped and severed like a mummy) was the first spirit to get trapped/pull someone in when they say “talk to me/let me in”
It was only after the third time watching that I recognized there's just as much a story between the ghost couple elements and the actual plot. There's a lot more there that I'm sure will be theorized overtime.
The spirit that possessed Mia wasn't "cheryl" who was crawling around. The spirit who possessed Mia was the drowned woman she saw when she first held the hand and said, "i let you in" to. She went over the 90 seconds, and this spirit stayed with Mia, imitating her mum and manipulating her throughout.
I agree with all your points... but there is something that has been stuck on my mind ever since my 3rd rewatch, if the hand has people who played with it.. who in their right mind let that little girl play? The one that let's Mia in.... unless that was just another form of manipulation..
I also thought of the possibility of the hand that appears in the ending being a different one, but in both cases the ghost's hand is the left one. it could also be that there was more than one person who had cursed hands though, who knows lol
Yeah, it was definitely the left hand in both the movie proper, as well as in the closing scene. I went back and checked immediately after the credits rolled.
I hope in the sequel the other kids get fucked with more. I hated the main 2 ala the too cool for school lesbian and the college age creep hanging with high-school kids. Legit wished for something bad to hapoen to them the whole movie. Solid tho was thoroughly impressed the whole time
You know what i think your “cheryl/bob” theory has some teeth…maybe not lovers but spirits trapped or maybe they were together. when daniel was looking at mia it did seem odd bc he’s obviously conflicted about his sexuality whereas “bob” was likely some type of sexual deviant irl
Fully agree with you on the performance from Joe Bird. The standout show from any of them. Such a switch. I honestly wondered if he was 'tweaked' by CGI, or sound, or something, to give that performance...
The theory about Mia holding the other hand at the end, is mind blowing. Never thought of that. If there would be the case of a sequel, they SHOULD explore the other one, also. Also, when Daniel is possessed, my theory is that he looks actually at JADE, telling her, that he does not like it when she touches him.
Great take on the film, just saw it for the first time 2 days ago. What a great horror movie and that cast blew me away. Will be watching again real soon
Love your commentary will be back for more! Your theory was interesting, love the connection between “he likes you” and the possession made later. I just have to add I love that they did not stereotype the Black characters. They were fully developed beings.
I don’t think the old man spirit was fighting with other spirits to keep Riley. I thought it was quite clear that the spirits in that limbo scene are just predators, possibly loosely working together - esp because if you slow that limbo scene down, you can see the spirits abusing other people, not just Riley. It’s just a completely chaotic pit of suffering. This is also supported by the drowned spirit grouping that old man in with all the other spirits - ‘they’ll split ya!’. Why would she do that if they were a couple? Idk, I think you have to ignore a lot of evidence that’s actually in the film to reframe those spirits as a couple.
How dare you assume what I’ve heard or havent heard! That’s as insufferable as Mia is towards her father who only wanted to connect with the only other person that understands his grief, Mia does the very thing she thinks is being done to her which is ignoring someone else’s pain and only focusing on her own, all while trying to connect with the one person that willingly abandoned her. Her father was likely right in knowing she couldnt handle the truth of the letter. But I must agree, The actress certainly plays a good empty headed and self centered character!
It was so sad watching Mia brush off her dad. I get everyone deals with grief differently but her dad was trying to connect and she just wasn't having it. Maybe it was an age/maturity thing?
@@JakeOkoa precisely, I agree that everyone handles it differently but grief doesn’t excuse self destructive, rude, and selfish behavior. The story could have just as likely been told through the fathers pov as well, then folks would see how reckless, selfish and disrespectful Mia is. He wanted connection as well, and he was likely right in withholding the letter thinking she couldn’t handle the truth, because understanding that the person who is missed willingly made the choice that led to abandonment is painful.
Talk to Me surprisingly has more active parents than a dumb character in the background trope. Miranda Otto’s Sue was a BAMF while Marcus Johnson’s Max was relagated to being the distant father to a grieving daughter actually have a pivatol role in her spraling downfall. He survived Mia’s attack and will live to regret his decision of not telling her the truth about her mother’s suicide sooner.
@@RizztrainingOrder maybe it doesn't excuse, but it explains. I wouldn't call Mia's behavior selfish though. and sure her dad wants connection but he also withholds the letter and the truth from her which is in fact disconnecting the two. and you could easily call that behavior of the dad selfish too, because maybe he doesn't tell her the truth so he doesn't have to deal with an accusation that he couldn't save his wife from ending her life. probably something that he already blames himself for anyway (even if it's not his fault). and keeping the truth from someone because you think this person couldn't handle the truth might be done with good intentions, but that doesn't mean it's really the best option. know the saying 'the road to hell is paved with good intentions'...
@@JakeOkoa I wouldn't blame age or maturity. withholding the truth and the goodbye letter from her mom from Mia is also distancing behavior. how to trust and connect with someone when this person lies to you about something this important?!
Me too, it's so awesome to happen upon a TH-camr like you, you've got a great personality which works super well in these types of videos. Can't wait to see what else you produce & how you deliver it with your unique style :)
Um this video did nothing but state the most obvious things about the movie😂 but mia's visions were not accurate her visions were literally tricking her to do fked up things lying to her about Riley so she would put him out his misery but he was already healing in the hospital and she was seeing something different.... imo she wanted to die and she was kinda addicted to the hand finding any excuse to keep using it
@@joeytmandudebecause his girlfriends brother was in the hospital from bashing his brains in because of something Mia did. He woulda been horrible person.
Imagine a drink of water after wandering the desert. Now consider momentarily returning to the world of the living after wandering the empty darkness of death. Those spirits are euphoric in their borrowed bodies. And that euphoria is the high those teens get. The high of contact after loneliness, isolation and touch starvation. The spirits are lonely and starved for contact. They'll say and do anything to stay.
Very well put
Wow I didn’t even think about this
Nah. This take ain't it. The spirits just want you to go over the 90 seconds so they can kill you and make you join them forever. They don't just get to keep living in your body.
Intresting theory but then why not just be nice? Why try to kill people to make them join you ?
Surely if you are nice people are more likely to let you stay, like how she slept with her fake spirit mum
@@ImpeachedCorgi but of course the spirits want people to go over and then die - then they get more company. Which is fun for a while, but eventually... it starts all over again.
The thing I really liked about the film and its horror is that it both were consistent with rules that were established, and if you view the film's plot against the framework of the rules of the game they explained, then everything makes sense. Both Riley and Mia exceeded the 90 second time limit, so both already had the ghosts attached to them. They also were not sure whether or not they blew out Riley's candle when he was acting out while possessed, which can explain why the ghosts that latched on to him had stronger influence. But the resolution to their problem was given by Duckett's brother when he told them that the body will reject the ghosts eventually given time... Which also explains why the ghosts were bent on having Mia kill Riley so much, because that rejection was already happening, as hinted at when Jade told Mia Riley woke up briefly as himself. They wanted to Riley dead ASAP because as stated in the rules "if you die while they are in you, they'll have you forever".... Well guess who died at the end and is now stuck as a spirit on the other end of the handshake game? They didn't get Riley but they got Mia. And her fate makes sense within the logic and rules established by the movie. Which is fucking great because I feel like not enough horror movies bother being consistent with rules they establish.
I agree well said! I’m also curious to know if the other ppl who are contacted through the “game” played the game and that’s how they died?!
i think its also fair to notice that both of them were supposed to die at the end, but mia let herself be taken instead of her and riley. so she did technically save him at the end. she would have no reason to let him live if she was full possessed.
i think the talk sue gave to mia actually mattered in the end, she was open and honest to her immediately instead of her dad who wasnt. which is left mia in such a vulnerable state. her forgiveness and telling mia that shes family was got through to her
duckett is talking to his dead "pop" as mia is talking to her dead "mum". The mum is telling mia that her dad is not real and that is going to hurt her; "pop" is telling duckett that his brother is not real and is going to hurt a lot of people and has to stab him. the spirt is not her mum's because the spirits you meet via the hand are those of the people who died while possessed and mia's mother wasnt possessed.
explain the little girl in the hospital then?
It wouldn't be a stretch to imagine that Mias moms spirit is stuck in limbo due to her taking her own life.
I actually thought the dad died from the injuries and the elevator being a bright white light symbolized him taking the elevator up to heaven while she was in her own empty afterlife filled with darkness. That was just my interpretation though.
Same!!!!
Yep. The elevator was pointing up ⬆️ when he entered it insinuating he succumbed to his injuries and went to heaven while Mia is stuck in limbo.
The dad survived his injuries, jade found him after Mia stabbed him and he leaves the hospital like normal like jade, Riley and Sue but I like that imagery if he did indeed die that would be a great way to show it 💯
Oh I thought he lived but was close to death and that's why he didn't hear her and why she couldn't get to him.
This seems a bit too on the nose. Why would an elevator be the gateway to heaven? It’s very cliche.
I loved the twist at the end. It was twisted and a perfect horror ending. I’m tired of the “last girl” or the protagonist winning
I love when horror movies takes risks like this especially the ones with no happy ending, Barbarian was a great horror movie but man oh man this took the spot
Yeah, I prefer it that way, tbh. The only thing that confuses me is Riley's fate. We see he's fully healed but can we really trust Mia's POV?
Just about every horror film nowadays have the protagonist die. Like what are you even saying? This trope is old at this point tbh. But despite that, “Talk to Me” was decent.
That’s more a slasher trope than a general horror trope
the protagonist dies in so many horror films lol, including from the same year as talk to me
The reason why Mia wasn’t talking to her mom, was her mom killed herself from depression, she wasn’t possessed then killedherself so she wouldn’t have gone to the afterlife of the game. She would’ve gone to where everyone else dies. The people that played the game got to talk to people who died also playing the game. And you might say, we’ll how did it start, who was the first person to die from the hand game? And that’s all lore for the sequel to explain if there ever will be one.
The person that was embodied (wrapped and severed like a mummy) was the first spirit to get trapped/pull someone in when they say “talk to me/let me in”
They confirmed a sequel
@@NoonMighthow does that make sense.
I mean it doesn't make sense, considering the spirit impersonating her mom looked like she drowned+ there was a child spirit and an old man's spirit
the first one to die was probably the medium who had their hands embalmed.
When Mia walks out of the room after Riley is possessed you can see the candle is still lit on the table ❤️🔥🕯️
It was only after the third time watching that I recognized there's just as much a story between the ghost couple elements and the actual plot. There's a lot more there that I'm sure will be theorized overtime.
The spirit that possessed Mia wasn't "cheryl" who was crawling around. The spirit who possessed Mia was the drowned woman she saw when she first held the hand and said, "i let you in" to. She went over the 90 seconds, and this spirit stayed with Mia, imitating her mum and manipulating her throughout.
I agree with all your points... but there is something that has been stuck on my mind ever since my 3rd rewatch, if the hand has people who played with it.. who in their right mind let that little girl play? The one that let's Mia in.... unless that was just another form of manipulation..
Almost certainly! They can take any form that’s how the drowned lady tricked Mia pretending to be her mama
I also thought of the possibility of the hand that appears in the ending being a different one, but in both cases the ghost's hand is the left one. it could also be that there was more than one person who had cursed hands though, who knows lol
Yeah, it was definitely the left hand in both the movie proper, as well as in the closing scene.
I went back and checked immediately after the credits rolled.
FINALLY i had the same theory and my friends told me i was crazy! glad to know i am not the only one
When I was putting this together, I really thought...am I reaching?? lol
NO SAME I gave my idea under a yt video and was quickly brushed off.
I hope in the sequel the other kids get fucked with more. I hated the main 2 ala the too cool for school lesbian and the college age creep hanging with high-school kids. Legit wished for something bad to hapoen to them the whole movie. Solid tho was thoroughly impressed the whole time
You know what i think your “cheryl/bob” theory has some teeth…maybe not lovers but spirits trapped or maybe they were together. when daniel was looking at mia it did seem odd bc he’s obviously conflicted about his sexuality whereas “bob” was likely some type of sexual deviant irl
yesss!!!
I don’t think he was conflicted about his sexuality he was conflicted about the fact that it seemed he had feelings for Mia
@@anakinuzamakihatake5366yea for sure
yes---bob is ( was) kinky for that boy
@@anakinuzamakihatake5366his sexuality in the literal sense, like he’s insecure about his being sexual at all bc of his religion (and past with mia)
The mom was so funny no lie
Lmao she was tripping
“He could just be super religious” 😂😂😂😂
Sam and Dean Winchester can beat TALK TO ME. Team Supernatural.
Oh absolutely. It would be a real short movie lol
Fully agree with you on the performance from Joe Bird. The standout show from any of them. Such a switch. I honestly wondered if he was 'tweaked' by CGI, or sound, or something, to give that performance...
The theory about Mia holding the other hand at the end, is mind blowing. Never thought of that. If there would be the case of a sequel, they SHOULD explore the other one, also. Also, when Daniel is possessed, my theory is that he looks actually at JADE, telling her, that he does not like it when she touches him.
I mean you can clearly see it that innboth shots the hand is a lefty so..
that’s not really a theory, it’s very clear he’s looking at jade
Thanks for a thorough multi faceted take of this film. Loved your insights.
Thank you!! Welcome!
3:57 STOP WHY WAS THERE ACTUALLY AN OLD MAN SITTING NEXT TO ME IN ROW C
This film really GOOPED me!! I love your analysis!
He had just ‘CELEBRATED’ her moms passing of two years 😭😭😭😭 I know it’s a mistake chill bro. Come on now.
Great take on the film, just saw it for the first time 2 days ago. What a great horror movie and that cast blew me away. Will be watching again real soon
I really like your voice, it's so soothing...
your theories are so fucking good. I can't wait until 2 comes out so i can hear what you have to say
Love your commentary will be back for more! Your theory was interesting, love the connection between “he likes you” and the possession made later.
I just have to add I love that they did not stereotype the Black characters. They were fully developed beings.
I don’t think the old man spirit was fighting with other spirits to keep Riley. I thought it was quite clear that the spirits in that limbo scene are just predators, possibly loosely working together - esp because if you slow that limbo scene down, you can see the spirits abusing other people, not just Riley. It’s just a completely chaotic pit of suffering.
This is also supported by the drowned spirit grouping that old man in with all the other spirits - ‘they’ll split ya!’. Why would she do that if they were a couple?
Idk, I think you have to ignore a lot of evidence that’s actually in the film to reframe those spirits as a couple.
Also I do agree that the other hand could be the one shown at the end of the film. Or even just a completely unrelated hand altogether.
i look forward to seeing more from you!
Sweetie I don’t do horror movies, but your review was hilarious 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️
Very interesting takes! Great video! I love your attitude, especially how you reacted after saying Bob looks at Shirley 😂
Ok, ok. This breakdown and theories are good. I'm sitting here like 🤔🤔🤔
I'm about to watch it again in a different mindset!
DO IT!! It just came out on digital!
How dare you assume what I’ve heard or havent heard! That’s as insufferable as Mia is towards her father who only wanted to connect with the only other person that understands his grief, Mia does the very thing she thinks is being done to her which is ignoring someone else’s pain and only focusing on her own, all while trying to connect with the one person that willingly abandoned her. Her father was likely right in knowing she couldnt handle the truth of the letter. But I must agree, The actress certainly plays a good empty headed and self centered character!
It was so sad watching Mia brush off her dad. I get everyone deals with grief differently but her dad was trying to connect and she just wasn't having it. Maybe it was an age/maturity thing?
@@JakeOkoa precisely, I agree that everyone handles it differently but grief doesn’t excuse self destructive, rude, and selfish behavior. The story could have just as likely been told through the fathers pov as well, then folks would see how reckless, selfish and disrespectful Mia is. He wanted connection as well, and he was likely right in withholding the letter thinking she couldn’t handle the truth, because understanding that the person who is missed willingly made the choice that led to abandonment is painful.
Talk to Me surprisingly has more active parents than a dumb character in the background trope. Miranda Otto’s Sue was a BAMF while Marcus Johnson’s Max was relagated to being the distant father to a grieving daughter actually have a pivatol role in her spraling downfall. He survived Mia’s attack and will live to regret his decision of not telling her the truth about her mother’s suicide sooner.
@@RizztrainingOrder maybe it doesn't excuse, but it explains. I wouldn't call Mia's behavior selfish though. and sure her dad wants connection but he also withholds the letter and the truth from her which is in fact disconnecting the two. and you could easily call that behavior of the dad selfish too, because maybe he doesn't tell her the truth so he doesn't have to deal with an accusation that he couldn't save his wife from ending her life. probably something that he already blames himself for anyway (even if it's not his fault).
and keeping the truth from someone because you think this person couldn't handle the truth might be done with good intentions, but that doesn't mean it's really the best option. know the saying 'the road to hell is paved with good intentions'...
@@JakeOkoa I wouldn't blame age or maturity. withholding the truth and the goodbye letter from her mom from Mia is also distancing behavior. how to trust and connect with someone when this person lies to you about something this important?!
I want to see sequel! It Wil be very intresting...
This movie was so great. I watched it twice in one sitting.
You gained a follower! Love your review!
So good to have you here!!
Me too, it's so awesome to happen upon a TH-camr like you, you've got a great personality which works super well in these types of videos. Can't wait to see what else you produce & how you deliver it with your unique style :)
So grateful for your support. Thank you.@@aroha9090
Great analysis! I loved your explanation and sense of humor too
Why did the spirits let Riley go? It makes absolutely no sense to me.
He never died for them to take over his body he had to die in order for them to do it
He didn’t die and it gets weaker like they explain
U did great with the research you put into this video gang
Thoughtful analysis. Nice work
Thank you!!
8:45 nobody celebrates a mothers death you could gave said attended the funeral.
This was such a good movie
like + sub earned! great stuff
Hold on now the way more known for the Ronald McDonald videos that they did 0:58
Love this
It’s the same hand. Mia hand is now the table hqnd. It’s the left hand for the possessed hand and in the end she is using the hand
Um this video did nothing but state the most obvious things about the movie😂 but mia's visions were not accurate her visions were literally tricking her to do fked up things lying to her about Riley so she would put him out his misery but he was already healing in the hospital and she was seeing something different.... imo she wanted to die and she was kinda addicted to the hand finding any excuse to keep using it
I don’t think it was confirmed that they can just show illusions. They can imitate people but idk about visions. I think that was real.
❤love ur review also I thought u had long hair at the beginning of the video
Cristiano Ronaldo wearing lipstick
Daniel is not gay, he’s attracted to Mia…
Is he though? They only ever held hands and he didn’t try to cheat on his gf with her
@@joeytmandudebeacuse he doesent want to cheat and she was fucking sucking his feet😂
@@joeytmandudehe never shows any signs of him showing interest in men. So if he doesn’t show interest in a girl, that means he’s gay?
@@joeytmandudejust because he didn’t try to cheat that makes him gay? That’s a very low standard for men plz be fr
@@joeytmandudebecause his girlfriends brother was in the hospital from bashing his brains in because of something Mia did. He woulda been horrible person.
LOVE THIS VID!! BUT WHAT IS THAT FONT
Girl I got you: TAN PEARL
POP and MUM i was thinking the same
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What accent is this?💅
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I HAVE THE ORIGINAL MOVIE
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