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Never Let Go

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Never Let Go

R

Released Sep 20, 2024

1h 41m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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From visionary director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Crawl) and executive producers of 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.

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Critics Consensus

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.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

I can't stand it when a movie gives up its own rules.

Oct 8, 2024

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Unfortunately, Never Let Go drops the ball, along with the bloodstained machete, just when it should be ramping up the tension.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 30, 2024

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Rex Reed

Observer

ever Let Go never manages to answer any of a number of recurring questions adequately, and the movie makes no more sense than one of those head-scratchers by M. Night Shyamalan, which it annoyingly resembles.

Rated: 1/4

Sep 30, 2024

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John Serba

Decider

The creature design is the only component that rises above mediocrity, and one would think Aja, more than two decades into his career, should be past only-a-dream jump scares by now.

May 8, 2025

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

It has good ideas and is expertly directed by Aja; if it falters a little, it's because it ends up being too ambitious for its own good. And I'll always prefer a film like that to one that simply settles for the bare minimum. [Full review in Spanish].

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 22, 2025

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Sharai Bohannon

A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast

Great performances and a beautiful backdrop in a film that just doesn't work.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jan 19, 2025

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Anthony S

predictable and unrealistic

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/26/25

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Virginia

A little confusing and weird at the end I was confused if it was real or if the boy was a psychopath like his mother

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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Kera W

Never Let Go should have LET GO of this storyline and create a stronger narrative and overall film concept. Halle Berry and the boys had amazing acting and brilliant chemistry, but not enough to understand or want to watch this film. Halle Berry continues to show her strengths in the Thriller genre and she will continue to be supported for her work.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/28/24

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Jocelyn H

The movie was great and the twins boys did good job playing their roles.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/19/24

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unknown

Didn’t get to the point of what the movie was supposed to be about

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/16/24

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Joi

Came in late, but liked what I saw thereafter. Will have to rewatch to update review.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/15/24

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Never Let Go: Official Clip - Did You Feel The Darkness Go Away?

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Never Let Go: Official Clip - A Crow Eats Her Son's Face!

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Never Let Go: Official Clip - Heartbreaking Sacrifice

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Never Let Go: Official Clip - The Origins of Evil

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Never Let Go: Official Clip - Possessed Child

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Never Let Go: Official Clip - Don't Let THE EVIL Touch You!

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Never Let Go: Official Clip - Halle Berry Is a TOUGH AF Momma

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Synopsis

From visionary director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Crawl) and executive producers of 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.

Director: Alexandre Aja
Producer: Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen, Dan Levine, Alexandre Aja
Screenwriter: Kevin Coughlin, Ryan Grassby
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: 21 Laps Entertainment
Rating: R (Strong Violent Content|Grisly Images)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 20, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 11, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.2M
Runtime: 1h 41m

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