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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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Alan Ng Film Threat Jan 13
7.5/10
If you’re in the mood for tension, blood, and chaos, this indie thriller might be your next Halloween watch. Go to Full Review
Emilie Black Cinema Crazed Dec 28
He Never Left attempts to do something different with the slasher genre and at times it works, but overall, the film ends up a bit forgettable which is unfortunate. There is talent here but it doesn’t seem to be used to the best of its potential. Go to Full Review
C.H. Newell Father Son Holy Gore 12/08/2024
2/5
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. Go to Full Review
Joey Keogh Wicked Horror 12/06/2024
[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. Go to Full Review
Norman Gidney HorrorBuzz 11/29/2024
7/10
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. Go to Full Review
Abbie Bernstein Assignment X 11/05/2024
B-
He Never Left has unusually good production values for a movie that looks like it was made on a tight budget. Go to Full Review
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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 2 He Never Left starts with the promise of a fun, creative horror story with a creepy antagonist, but it quickly falls flat. The film is set mostly in a single hotel room, with minimal character development and a generic "psycho begins to happen" plot that fails to engage. The screenplay is disjointed and back-and-forth, never building tension or providing a coherent narrative, leaving the audience disconnected from both the characters and the supposed horror. Dialogue feels forced, pacing is inconsistent, and scenes lack purpose, making the story feel like a flatline. Directing choices are uninspired, failing to maintain suspense or develop atmosphere, while casting choices feel cheap and unconvincing. Overall, He Never Left squanders its potential, offering neither genuine scares nor compelling storytelling. It’s a messy, forgettable attempt at horror that struggles to hold attention and lacks any memorable elements. See more Paul D. @pdecirce Oct 3 Surprisingly well made, written and acted mystery slasher flick. If you are a horror buff this is worth a watch. The characters are decently developed and the edgy editing and music push this above the average of indie horror films. See more Andy's E Oct 1 2 youtubers recommended to watch this movie and im just wondering well its not a great movie, nothing really happens in this slow burn, last act is only reason i give this the rating See more James B @James_B Jul 20 He never left is a great yet sometimes confusing B movie. The acting is really convincing and the gore looks really realistic. See more Joel P Jul 6 Lower case "b" movie. "Scary" acting and "frightening" dialogue is what this made for direct streaming movie offers. Don't be sucked in by the positive reviews: they are false and fake. At the about the 9 minute mark I knew this movie would suck, but stuck it out, apparently just to be sure and then warn others. You are warned!!! See more Troy V Jun 28 This movie is the truth you heard? No seriously it's a really good movie. In other words an anomaly in modern Hollywood. Good writing good story good acting! Bravo ! A pleasant deviation from the usual garbage AI stories See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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