Talkback (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film
Released in 2011, Talkback is a horror film directed by Paul Anthony Nelson, running about 4 minutes. “Beware the airwaves.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A housewife (Perri Cummings) who becomes infected with the vitriolic words of a bigoted talk radio host, in this commentary on the culture of fear and distrust spread by the media post-9/11. Created for Drafthouse Films’ THE ABCS OF DEATH ‘26th Director’ competition.
Who’s in it. Talkback stars Perri Cummings as Joan, Katherine Halliday as Lena, Mike Bishop as The Virus and Emilio Sellitto as Wasim, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Talkback page.
If you liked it. Fans of Talkback tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Talkback (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Talkback change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Talkback?
- Talkback stars Perri Cummings, Katherine Halliday, Mike Bishop, Emilio Sellitto and Paul Bugeja.
- When was Talkback released?
- Talkback was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 4 minutes.