Danny Philippou

Actor, Producer, Writer, Director

Birthdate: November 13, 1992 (33 Years Old)

Birthplace: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Danny Philippou (birthname: Daniel Philippou) made his first impact as co-creator (with twin brother Michael Philippou) of the violent, comedic YouTube channel RackaRacka, created in 2013 and with 54 episodes downloaded until 2016.

Philippou made his feature debut as co-director (with brother Michael) and co-writer (with Bill Hinzman) of the Australian-produced supernatural horror movie, Talk to Me (2022), based on a concept by Daley Pearson and co-starring Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen and Miranda Otto, and became distributor A24’s highest-grossing horror movie with a $92 million return on $4.5 million costs.

Philippou stayed in the horror lane with twin brother Michael as co-director and again as co-writer with Bill Hinzman of the Australian-backed Bring Her Back (2025), starring Sally Hawkins and Billy Barratt, with A24 (U.S.)/Stage 6 Films (Australia)/Sony Pictures Releasing International (international) as distributors. Philippou was again co-director with Michael and co-writer with Hinzman of the Australian-made sequel, Talk 2 Me (2025), produced by A24/Bankside Films/Causeway Films and released in the U.S. by A24.

Danny Philippou has also served as an editor on videos and shorts and has appeared as an actor in nearly a dozen short films as well as video and television mini-series, all since 2012.

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Personal life

Danny Philippou was born and raised in Adelaide, Australia by his parents, and grew up in the Adelaide suburb of Pooraka. Philippou has a twin brother, Michael, who is also his filmmaking partner.

Known For

Talk to Me

(2022)

RackaRacka

(2013)

The Babadook

(2014)

Bring Her Back

(1970)

Danny Philippou Movies

Director

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2025 |
Bring Her Back
Bring Her Back
2025
Horror
A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.
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2023 |
Talk to Me
Talk to Me
2023
Horror, Thriller
When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
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Writer

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Previous (1)

2023 |
Talk to Me
Talk to Me
2023
Horror, Thriller
When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
More Info Watch Now

Facts About Danny Philippou

Man of Many Crafts: Danny Philippou has worked in at least ten different capacities on features, short films, videos and YouTube productions, including director, writer, producer, cinematographer, editor, actor, assistant director, visual effects, assistant camera, electrician, and production assistant.

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