Michael Philippou gained prominence alongside his twin brother, Danny, through their YouTube channel "RackaRacka" (2013). Transitioning to feature films, the Philippou brothers co-directed "Talk to Me" (2022), a supernatural horror that premiered at Sundance and became A24’s third-highest-grossing release, earning over $92 million worldwide. The film's success led to multiple awards, including Best Film and Best Director at the AACTA Awards. Their latest project, "Bring Her Back" (2025), is a psychological horror film starring Sally Hawkins and Billy Barratt.