Michael Philippou
Birthdate: November 13, 1992 (33 Years Old)
Birthplace: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Michael Philippou (birthname: Michael Alexander Philippou) was first known as co-creator (with twin brother Danny 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 Danny) and executive producer 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 continued as co-director with brother Danny as well as executive producer 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 Danny of the Australian-made sequel, Talk 2 Me (2025), produced by A24/Bankside Films/Causeway Films and released in the U.S. by A24.
Personal life
Michael 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, Danny, who is also his filmmaking partner.
Michael Philippou Movies
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- 2025 |
Bring Her Back
A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.
- 2023 |
Talk to Me
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.
Facts About Michael Philippou
Stuntman on the Side: Michael Philippou has various credits on his and brother Danny’s hit YouTube series, RackaRacka, but a unique one that Michael can claim is as a stuntman, including performing as Superman on one episode.
