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Never Let Go (2024 film)

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Never Let Go
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAlexandre Aja
Written by
  • Kevin Coughlin
  • Ryan Grassby
Produced by
Starring
  • Halle Berry
  • Percy Daggs IV
  • Anthony B. Jenkins
  • Matthew Kevin Anderson
  • Christin Park
  • Stephanie Lavigne
CinematographyMaxime Alexandre
Edited byElliot Greenberg
Music byRobin "Rob" Coudert
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
Release dates
  • September 16, 2024 (2024-09-16) (Regal Times Square)
  • September 20, 2024 (2024-09-20) (United States)
Running time
101 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$20 million[2]
Box office$1.6 million[3]

Never Let Go is a 2024 American survival horror thriller film directed by Alexandre Aja and written by Kevin Coughlin and Ryan Grassby. The film stars Halle Berry, Percy Daggs IV, Anthony B. Jenkins, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park, and Stephanie Lavigne.

Never Let Go premiered at the Regal Times Square in New York City on September 16, 2024, and was released in the United States by Lionsgate on September 20, 2024. The film received mixed reviews from critics.

Plot

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Fraternal twins Nolan and Samuel live with their "Momma" in a remote, woodland area somewhere in British Columbia. The three of them have been tormented by an unseen entity that caused an apocalyptic event four years ago. To protect themselves when venturing beyond their house, they use a supply of ropes so that the entity won’t catch them as Momma believes, "one touch without a rope on, is all it takes", even reminding her sons that the rope is their "lifeline".

Cast

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  • Halle Berry as Momma
  • Percy Daggs IV as Nolan
  • Anthony B. Jenkins as Samuel
  • Matthew Kevin Anderson as The Stranger
  • Christin Park as Paramedic
  • Stephanie Lavigne as The Evil

Production

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In August 2020, Kevin Coughlin and Ryan Grassby's horror script Mother Land was acquired by Shawn Levy's company 21 Laps Entertainment with Lionsgate Films set to distribute.[4] In April 2021, Mark Romanek was hired to direct the film.[5] The following month, it was announced that Romanek left the project and Alexandre Aja was set to direct with Halle Berry joining the cast.[6] In June 2022, Lionsgate sold the international rights to multiple companies during the Cannes Film Festival.[7] In April 2023, Percy Daggs IV and Anthony B. Jenkins joined the cast of the film, which had been retitled Never Let Go.[8] In May 2024, it was revealed that Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park, and Stephanie Lavigne were added to the cast.[9] Principal photography took place in Vancouver, British Columbia from April 17 to June 2, 2023.[10][11] Robin "Rob" Coudert composed the film's score.[12]

Release

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The world premiere of Never Let Go was held at the Regal Times Square theater in New York City on September 16, 2024.[13] It was shown as a gala screening on the opening night of Fantastic Fest on September 19, 2024,[14] and was released theatrically in the United States on September 20.[15] It was originally set for September 27, taking over the original release date for Saw XI.[16]

Reception

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Box office

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In the United States and Canada, Never Let Go was released alongside The Substance and Transformers One, and is projected to gross $4–7 million from 2,667 theaters in its opening weekend.[2] The film made $360,000 from Thursday night previews.[17]

Critical response

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 63% of 49 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6/10. The website's consensus reads: "Director Alexandre Aja's latest horror offering boasts anxiety-inducing atmosphere and a committed performance from Halle Berry, although audiences will have to let go of some storytelling expectations to enjoy the ride."[18] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 55 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[19] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "C+" on an A+ to F scale, while those surveyed by PostTrak gave it a 67% overall positive score.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Never Let Go (15)". BBFC. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  2. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 17, 2024). "Paramount & Hasbro's 'Transformers One' Rolling To $30M+ Opening – Box Office Preview". Deadline. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "Never Let Go – Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  4. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 12, 2016). "Lionsgate Acquires Horror Spec 'Mother Land'; 21 Laps' Shawn Levy & Dan Cohen To Produce". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 18, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  5. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 6, 2021). "Director Mark Romanek Returns To Movies With 'Mother Land' At Lionsgate & 21 Laps". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 6, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  6. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 9, 2022). "Halle Berry To Star In Thriller 'Mother Land' For Lionsgate, 'Stranger Things' Outfit 21 Laps & Director Alexandre Aja — Cannes Market Hot Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 5, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  7. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 9, 2022). "Lionsgate Inks Raft Of Multimillion-Dollar Pre-Sales On Movie Slate Including 'Hunger Games' Prequel & 'Dirty Dancing' Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  8. ^ Grobar, Matt (April 19, 2023). "Percy Daggs IV & Anthony B. Jenkins Join Halle Berry Thriller 'Never Let Go' From Lionsgate, 21 Laps". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 25, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  9. ^ Zee, Michaela (May 16, 2024). "'Never Let Go' Trailer: Halle Berry Battles an Evil Spirit to Survive in New Horror Film Directed by Alexandre Aja". Variety. Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  10. ^ "In Production". Creative BC Film Commission. March 30, 2023. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  11. ^ "Never Let Go: Halle Berry / Alexandre Aja horror project is now filming". JoBlo.com. April 20, 2023. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  12. ^ "Rob Scoring Alexandre Aja's Never Let Go'". FilmMusicReporter. September 17, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  13. ^ Longmire, Becca (September 17, 2024). "Halle Berry Glitters from All Angles in Golden Crystal Mesh Halter Gown at Never Let Go World Premiere". People. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  14. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 15, 2024). "Fantastic Fest Unveils 2024 Lineup Featuring 'Terrifier 3,' 'Apartment 7A,' 'Anora,' 'Never Let Go' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  15. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 13, 2024). "Halle Berry Horror Movie Never Let Go Going Earlier In The Fall". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  16. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 9, 2024). "The Crow Flies To August, Halle Berry Pic Never Let Go Sets Fall, Saw XI To Slice 2025, 'Best Christmas Pageant Ever' Earlier – Lionsgate Release Date Changes". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  17. ^ a b D'Alessandro (September 20, 2024). "'Transformers One' Makes More Than 'Bumblebee' In Previews With $3.3M, 'The Substance' Scares Up $512K – Box Officefirst=Anthony". Deadline. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  18. ^ "Never Let Go". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  19. ^ "Never Let Go". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
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