Michael Philippou
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Michael Philippou

Nov 13, 1992 - Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou (born 13 November 1992), known together online as RackaRacka, are Australian twin filmmakers, YouTubers, and stunt performers. They are known for their horror comedy YouTube videos and for the career as horror filmmakers which those videos spawned. They have won numerous awards for their work, including the Best International Channel Streamy Award, Best Overall at the Online Video Awards, and the AACTA Award for the Best Web Show.

Originally from Adelaide with Greek heritage, the brothers moved to Los Angeles in January 2019 but continue to make films in Australia. They made their feature directorial debut when they wrote and directed the supernatural horror film Talk to Me, which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and was released internationally on 27 July 2023. Their second film, Bring Her Back, was released in 2025. Both received positive reviews.

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Credits

Cast

Media
Movie2020blockheaDs in BritainSelf
Movie2023In the Grip of Terror: Making Talk To MeSelf
MovieN/ADeathmatchSelf
TV Show2019The Strange ChoresCharlie (voice)78
TV Show2018DeadlockJed5

Crew

Media
Movie2023Talk to MeDirectorDirecting
Movie2011NeoplasmProducerProduction
Movie2014The BabadookProduction RunnerProduction
Movie2025Bring Her BackDirectorDirecting
Movie2014DelugeDirectorDirecting
MovieN/AUntitled Talk to Me PrequelDirectorDirecting
MovieN/ATalk 2 MeDirectorDirecting
Movie2023Talk to MeExecutive ProducerProduction
MovieN/AUntitled Philippou Brothers FilmDirectorDirecting
MovieN/ADeathmatchDirectorDirecting
Movie2025Bring Her BackExecutive ProducerProduction
TV ShowN/ATalk to MeExecutive ProducerProduction