Is there a better time of year to dive into horror than fall? (Besides, you know… any time, if you’re a horror fan.) Well, Lionsgate and Oscar winner Halle Berry are ready to get you in the spirit with the new feature Never Let Go.
The psychological horror/thriller follows a mother (Berry) and her two sons, who tether themselves to their remote home to avoid an ominous evil force. But when questions about the nature of that evil arise, the ties that bind are severed, leading to an intense fight for survival.
The film premieres this Friday, September 20, and early reactions to this one look pretty promising! Check out some social media reactions to Never Let Go ahead of the premiere below.
Halle Berry Introduces ‘Never Let Go’
Late last week, Halle Berry herself showed up to help present the film to critics at an early screening.
A “Horror Classic”
Early praise for Never Let Go referenced the film’s impressive performances and cinematography. Reactions called the feature genuinely scary, a “horror classic,” and even one of the best horror flicks of the year.
A Dark Fairy Tale
Though the trailer and promotional material don’t delve too deeply into the evil facing the protagonists, several reactions indicate the story has a sort of dark fairy tale vibe.
Never Let Go: One To Watch!
Social reactions praised Never Let Go as a compelling watch that keeps you guessing until the end. They also recommended you just dive right into this one; avoid spoilers to make the most of it!
About Never Let Go
From visionary director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Crawl) and the creative minds behind Stranger Things and Arrival comes NEVER LET GO. In this new psychological thriller/horror, as an Evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother, played by Academy Award winner Halle Berry (Actress in a Leading Role, 2001 –Monster’s Ball), and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond. Needing to stay connected at all times – even tethering themselves with ropes – they cling to one another, urging each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival.
Never Let Go premieres in theaters September 20.
