The RackaRacka boys have delivered again with another twisted take on the horror genre.

Where most modern horrors have become predictable, Bring Her Back keeps you guessing—delivering tense scenes, cover-your-eyes moments, and genuine shocks rather than cheap jump scares.

You feel every bone crack and every piece of skin tear, thanks to ingenious stunt work and makeup effects, bolstered by incredibly savage sound design. It’s easy to see why some of the body horror may be too much for the faint of heart—featuring one of the most brutal moments I think I’ve ever seen on screen.

The Philippou brothers, Danny and Michael (Talk To Me), excel at finding great young talent, and this is no exception. The cast includes a group of up-and-coming stars alongside Sally Hawkins, who delivers an unsettling performance (and a flawless Aussie accent). For a pair of lads who come across as nutters in every interview they do, the brothers show surprising maturity—especially in their camerawork and originality.

Like most horror films, it’s a very clear allegory, but it’s still entertaining. There were moments that could’ve been a bit clearer without needing to spell everything out—but then again, I suppose we’d have had nothing to discuss in the car park afterwards.

The Prognosis:

You may need an exorcist to remove this movie from your brain—not just because of the body horror, but because you’ll probably be trying to piece the puzzle together the whole ride home.

• Nick Allford – Watch It Wombat