Bring Her Back
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Bring Her Back is a 2025 Australian supernatural folk horror film directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, the former of whom co-wrote the screenplay with Bill Hinzman. It stars Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips, and Sally Hawkins. The film follows two step-siblings who find themselves orphaned and placed in the middle of an occult ritual by their new foster mother. Bring Her Back was theatrically released by Sony Pictures Releasing International in Australia on 29 May 2025. The film received positive reviews, with Hawkins's performance being highlighted for praise, and grossed $39 million on a budget of $15 million.
Infobox
Directed by
Danny Philippou Michael Philippou
Written by
Danny Philippou Bill Hinzman
Produced by
Samantha Jennings Kristina Ceyton
Starring
Billy Barratt Sora Wong Jonah Wren Phillips Sally Hawkins
Cinematography
Aaron McLisky
Edited by
Geoff Lamb
Music by
Cornel Wilczek
Production company
Causeway Films
Distributed by
Stage 6 Films (through Sony Pictures Releasing International)
Release date
29 May 2025 (2025-05-29)
Running time
104 minutes
Country
Australia
Language
English
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$39 million
Tables
· Accolades
Golden Trailer Awards
Golden Trailer Awards
Award
Golden Trailer Awards
Date of ceremony
29 May 2025
Category
Best Sound Editing
Recipient(s)
A24 / AV Squad (for "Trust No One")
Result
Nominated
Astra Midseason Movie Awards
Astra Midseason Movie Awards
Award
Astra Midseason Movie Awards
Date of ceremony
3 July 2025
Category
Best Actress
Recipient(s)
Sally Hawkins
Result
Nominated
Best Horror
Best Horror
Award
Best Horror
Date of ceremony
Bring Her Back
Category
Won
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Date of ceremony
7 August 2025
Category
Best Horror Movie
Recipient(s)
Nominated
Best Actress in a Horror Movie
Best Actress in a Horror Movie
Award
Best Actress in a Horror Movie
Date of ceremony
Sally Hawkins
Category
Nominated
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Award
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Date of ceremony
19 October 2025
Category
Best Wide Release
Recipient(s)
Bring Her Back
Result
Nominated
Best Lead Performance
Best Lead Performance
Award
Best Lead Performance
Date of ceremony
Sally Hawkins
Category
Nominated
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay
Award
Best Screenplay
Date of ceremony
Bill Hinzman & Danny Philippou
Category
Nominated
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Award
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Date of ceremony
19 November 2025
Category
Original Score – Horror/Thriller Film
Recipient(s)
Cornel Wilczek
Result
Nominated
Astra Film Awards
Astra Film Awards
Award
Astra Film Awards
Date of ceremony
9 January 2026
Category
Best Horror or Thriller Feature
Recipient(s)
Bring Her Back
Result
Nominated
Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller
Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller
Award
Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller
Date of ceremony
Sally Hawkins
Category
Nominated
AACTA Awards
AACTA Awards
Award
AACTA Awards
Date of ceremony
6 February 2026
Category
Best Film
Recipient(s)
Bring Her Back
Result
Won
Best Direction
Best Direction
Award
Best Direction
Date of ceremony
Danny and Michael Philippou
Category
Won
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay
Award
Best Screenplay
Date of ceremony
Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman
Category
Nominated
Best Lead Actress
Best Lead Actress
Award
Best Lead Actress
Date of ceremony
Sally Hawkins
Category
Won
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Award
Best Supporting Actor
Date of ceremony
Jonah Wren Phillips
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actress
Award
Best Supporting Actress
Date of ceremony
Sally-Anne Upton
Category
Nominated
Sora Wong
Sora Wong
Award
Sora Wong
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Best Cinematography
Best Cinematography
Award
Best Cinematography
Date of ceremony
Aaron McLisky
Category
Won
Best Editing
Best Editing
Award
Best Editing
Date of ceremony
Geoff Lamb
Category
Won
Best Original Music Score
Best Original Music Score
Award
Best Original Music Score
Date of ceremony
Cornel Wilczek
Category
Won
Best Sound
Best Sound
Award
Best Sound
Date of ceremony
Emma Bortignon, Nick Steele, Hamish Keen, Cameron Grant, Lachlan Harris, Pete Smith
Category
Won
Best Costume Design
Best Costume Design
Award
Best Costume Design
Date of ceremony
Anna Cahill
Category
Won
Best Casting
Best Casting
Award
Best Casting
Date of ceremony
Nikki Barrett
Category
Won
Best Hair and Makeup
Best Hair and Makeup
Award
Best Hair and Makeup
Date of ceremony
Rebecca Buratto, Larry Van Duynhoven, Paul Katte, Nick Nicolaou, Karen Gower, Mariel McClorey
Category
Won
Best Soundtrack
Best Soundtrack
Award
Best Soundtrack
Date of ceremony
Andrew Koťátko
Category
Nominated
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Golden Trailer Awards | 29 May 2025 | Best Sound Editing | A24 / AV Squad (for "Trust No One") | Nominated | |
| Astra Midseason Movie Awards | 3 July 2025 | Best Actress | Sally Hawkins | Nominated | |
| Best Horror | Bring Her Back | Won | |||
| Critics' Choice Super Awards | 7 August 2025 | Best Horror Movie | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress in a Horror Movie | Sally Hawkins | Nominated | |||
| Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | 19 October 2025 | Best Wide Release | Bring Her Back | Nominated | |
| Best Lead Performance | Sally Hawkins | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Bill Hinzman & Danny Philippou | Nominated | |||
| Hollywood Music in Media Awards | 19 November 2025 | Original Score – Horror/Thriller Film | Cornel Wilczek | Nominated | |
| Astra Film Awards | 9 January 2026 | Best Horror or Thriller Feature | Bring Her Back | Nominated | |
| Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller | Sally Hawkins | Nominated | |||
| AACTA Awards | 6 February 2026 | Best Film | Bring Her Back | Won | |
| Best Direction | Danny and Michael Philippou | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman | Nominated | |||
| Best Lead Actress | Sally Hawkins | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Jonah Wren Phillips | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Sally-Anne Upton | Nominated | |||
| Sora Wong | Nominated | ||||
| Best Cinematography | Aaron McLisky | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Geoff Lamb | Won | |||
| Best Original Music Score | Cornel Wilczek | Won | |||
| Best Sound | Emma Bortignon, Nick Steele, Hamish Keen, Cameron Grant, Lachlan Harris, Pete Smith | Won | |||
| Best Costume Design | Anna Cahill | Won | |||
| Best Casting | Nikki Barrett | Won | |||
| Best Hair and Makeup | Rebecca Buratto, Larry Van Duynhoven, Paul Katte, Nick Nicolaou, Karen Gower, Mariel McClorey | Won | |||
| Best Soundtrack | Andrew Koťátko | Nominated |
References
- Bring Her Backhttps://www.classification.gov.au/titles/bring-her-back
- Bring Her Backhttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt32246771/
- The Numbershttps://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Bring-Her-Back-(2025)
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/lilo-stitch-box-office-champion-karate-kid-legends-opening-1236415221/
- Talk to Mehttps://deadline.com/2024/04/a24-horror-movie-talk-to-me-directors-sally-hawkins-bring-her-back-1235899378/
- ""I Don't Want to F*ck It Up": Philippou Brothers Explain Why They Dropped 'Street Fighter'"https://collider.com/street-fighter-philipou-brothers-exit-explained-bring-her-back/
- Fangoriahttps://www.fangoria.com/bring-her-back-psychological-horror/
- Talk to Mehttps://collider.com/bring-her-back-filming-start/
- Talk to Mehttps://variety.com/2024/film/news/talk-to-me-danny-and-michael-philippou-bring-her-back-australia-1236058861/
- Bring Her Backhttps://variety.com/2024/film/news/bring-her-back-a24-billy-barratt-jonah-wren-phillips-1236016005/
- "Sora Wong's Journey from School Plays to Bring Her Back with 'Zero Experience' in Professional Acting (Exclusive)"https://people.com/bring-her-back-sora-wong-zero-experience-acting-horror-movie-exclusive-11743395
- Seven News Adelaidehttps://www.facebook.com/7NEWSAdelaide/videos/7922631387805114/
- Talk to Mehttps://collider.com/bring-her-back-philippou-brothers-filming-australia/
- Bring Her Backhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C-MX3KYP74A/
- Bring Her Backhttps://www.cameronsmanagement.com.au/home/2024/5/1/aaron-mclisky-and-anna-cahill-reunite-on-the-a24-and-causeway-horror-film-bring-her-back
- Polygonhttps://www.polygon.com/horror/602597/bring-her-back-goriest-scene-practical-effects-director-interview/
- SAFChttps://www.safilm.com.au/latest-news/bring-her-back-adelaide-premiere/
- The Curbhttps://www.thecurb.com.au/bring-her-back-review-danny-philippou-michael-philippou/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/film/reviews/bring-her-back-review-sally-hawkins-danny-michael-philippou-1236398175/
- Bring Her Backhttps://deadline.com/2025/02/sony-buys-a24-horror-bring-her-back-talk-to-me-directors-danny-michael-philippou-1236276583/