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Sally Hawkins Shines in Tense Aussie Horror 'Bring Her Back'
28 Feb
Summary
- Foster mother Laura, played by Sally Hawkins, adopts a sinister tone.
- The film explores themes of grief, desperation, and repressed anger.
- Hawkins delivers an award-worthy performance at the film's core.
Sally Hawkins delivers an award-worthy performance as Laura, a grieving foster mother, in the new Australian horror film "Bring Her Back." Initially appearing eccentric, Laura’s demeanor shifts to reveal a duplicitous and manipulative nature as she cares for two traumatized teenagers.
The film is set within a home, heightening its unsettling atmosphere. Elements like a stuffed pet dog and a stressed reaction to a cat escaping hint at Laura's troubled relationship with death and control.
"Bring Her Back" is described as visually more horrifying than "The Babadook" and maintains a sinister tone throughout its 104-minute runtime. It offers a searing exploration of grief, desperation, and repressed anger, with brief moments of relief.
The movie is available to watch on NOW and Sky.
