Billy Barratt Stars In 'Bring Her Back' Arriving On HBO Max October 3rd

The Philippou twins are back with their sophomore horror project, and it’s heading to streaming sooner than you might think. Bring Her Back, the latest chilling thriller from filmmakers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, will make its HBO Max debut on October 3rd, followed by a cable premiere on HBO on October 4th at 8 p.m. ET. The film features an ensemble cast including Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips, Sally-Anne Upton, Stephen Phillips, Mischa Heywood, and Sally Hawkins.

What ‘Bring Her Back’ Is About

The horror film centers on a brother and sister who stumble upon a disturbing ritual taking place within their foster mother’s isolated residence. Released theatrically on May 30th before transitioning to digital platforms through premium video on demand in early July, Bring Her Back has already proven its theatrical viability. The A24 production earned $19.3 million domestically and $19.8 million from international markets, accumulating a worldwide total of $39.1 million—a strong return on its $17 million production budget (excluding marketing costs).

The Weight Of Expectation After ‘Talk To Me’

The brothers’ remarkable first feature, 2023’s Talk to Me, fundamentally altered their trajectory. That debut phenomenon generated nearly $48.3 million domestically and $43.6 million internationally, totaling $91.4 million worldwide from just a $4.2 million investment. Such explosive success inevitably creates pressure for what comes next.

Danny Philippou opened up about navigating this sophomore challenge in conversation with Esquire. “The anxiety was palpable,” he reflected. “Fear crept in—the fear of being paralyzed creatively. The worry about the sophomore slump, about becoming a one-hit wonder.” Rather than surrendering to these doubts, Philippou found clarity: pushing forward without hesitation. “I realized I had to confront it head-on. Overthinking would have derailed everything. Sometimes you just have to trust your instincts and execute the way you always have.”

Streaming Details

For those eager to catch Bring Her Back, HBO Max offers flexible subscription options. The ad-supported tier runs $9.99 monthly, the ad-free standard experience costs $16.99 per month, and the premium ad-free tier with 4K Ultra HD programming is available at $20.99 monthly. Prior to Bring Her Back’s HBO cable debut on October 4th, the network will broadcast the Philippou brothers’ Talk to Me for viewers to experience their impressive trajectory firsthand.