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He Never Left

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After hearing strange noises coming from an adjoining motel room, Gabriel, a federal fugitive wanted for murder, and his girlfriend Carly inadvertently become targets of the notorious Pale Face killer, whose legend has consumed and haunted the local community for decades.
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C.H. Newell Father Son Holy Gore Morris’s film really could’ve been a solid addition to the slasher canon had it been tighter and kept its focus in the right(/bloody) places. Rated: 2/5 Dec 8, 2024 Full Review Joey Keogh Wicked Horror [Colin] Cunningham, a jobbing actor for over 30 years, makes absolute mincemeat out of a role that in less capable hands would come off grating, even downright insufferable. Dec 6, 2024 Full Review Norman Gidney HorrorBuzz Writers James Morris, Michael Ballif, and Colin Cunningham have too much fun with the “whodunnit” aspects of the story to deliver a satisfying slasher and they don’t offer not character development to deliver a satisfying mystery. Not all is lost, though. Rated: 7/10 Nov 29, 2024 Full Review Romey Norton Film Focus Online Overall, He Never Left offers its audience a psychological thriller about a man in turmoil. The tension and dilemma are strong enough to captivate audiences for the one-hour and thirty-minute runtime. Rated: 2.5/5 Nov 15, 2024 Full Review Abbie Bernstein Assignment X He Never Left has unusually good production values for a movie that looks like it was made on a tight budget. Rated: B- Nov 5, 2024 Full Review Grant Hermanns Screen Rant James Morris' He Never Left proves to be an interesting twist on the Michael Myers legend, but unfortunately drops the ball in its final act. Rated: 7/10 Nov 2, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Leo S The witching seasons team has done it, yet again. This is a beautifully made film with a story that will keep you on your toes for the entire duration of the film. The acting is top notch, and this is officially a staple for my October binge watching. Do yourself a favor and give this one a go! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/18/24 Full Review Calista M He Never Left grabbed my attention from the very beginning and kept me hooked until the end. The suspense and mystery were perfectly balanced, making it a thrilling watch. The only way it could be better is if Mike was in it more. Overall, it’s a must-watch for fans of psychological thrillers! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/21/24 Full Review Matt D Fantastic slasher. Good acting overall. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/16/24 Full Review michael p This movie is part slasher, part crime thriller, part American gaillo. These micro budget filmmakers made a very clever and fun movie well worth your time Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/15/24 Full Review Liam R This is not a slasher...it is something more. It is a fantastic character study, executed with a stylish sense of filmmaking whilst bathed in Halloweentime ambience. The writing and presentation recall a time when horror films (thrillers, if you prefer) were just as much about mystery and intrigue as they were about shock and schlock. He Never Left has all of this to offer in spades, plus a few surprises along the way. The wonderful Witching Season Films family never fails to impress, with James Morris masterfully manifesting the macabre mise-en-scène both behind and in front of the camera, beside Michael Ballif, who poignantly paints each frame in dual roles as cinematographer and editor and never allows the same motel setting to get stale. Randin Graves' score is composed with as much compelling, calculating complexity as the performances from Jessica Staples and Colin Cunningham who evoke unrelenting empathy as David McMahon and Charla Bocchicchio meanwhile offer quiet quirkiness to round out a truly classy cast. Also true is that this film may not go the way you want or expect, but it stands currently as an antithetical to so many of its contemporaries in the zeitgeist and if it doesn't find massive success now, it will certainly find a cult of its own in due time. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/14/24 Full Review Adri B Thrilling, suspenseful, and a twist I didn’t see coming! A great one to watch during spooky season or any time of year. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After hearing strange noises coming from an adjoining motel room, Gabriel, a federal fugitive wanted for murder, and his girlfriend Carly inadvertently become targets of the notorious Pale Face killer, whose legend has consumed and haunted the local community for decades.
Director
James Morris
Producer
Michael Ballif, James Morris
Screenwriter
James Morris
Distributor
Epic Pictures
Production Co
Witching Season Films
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 1, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 5, 2024
Runtime
1h 29m
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