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.
Halle Berry surprises a bunch of fans at an early screening of her new horror movie ‘NEVER LET GO’ pic.twitter.com/mIlQakThJ9
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 13, 2024
Y’ALL, keep those kid leashes on.
— Jeff Ewing (@ReelJeffEwing) September 13, 2024
The magnificent @halleberry introduced the film for us! There were costumed performers creeping out folks entering the theater: studios should do that more.
I had a fun time, and the young performers rocked. Still thinking about its meaning. https://t.co/NnbNDgFwf9 pic.twitter.com/rrx49dbMB4
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.
.@halleberry surprised attendees at an early screening of her new film #NeverLetGo. It was dark, bleak, and disturbing, with incredible performances, and a haunting score! Masterful filmmaking and is destined to become a horror classic. – @jameshcarter2 pic.twitter.com/9BX4p3mN89
— Creepy Kingdom (@CreepyKingdom) September 13, 2024
#NeverLetGo is what I did to the arm rests watching @halleberry's @neverletgo. I haven't been genuinely scared at a movie in a while. The film's mastery of sound and tension are played like a symphony of pure horror. pic.twitter.com/5l0R3orFsT
— K.E.V.I.N. Fenix (@FenixNests) September 13, 2024
#NeverLetGo is a tense thriller from start to finish, the further the film progresses more mysteries are revealed, Halle Berry is exceptional. Surprisingly one of the best horror films of the year.
— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) September 13, 2024
Review soon. pic.twitter.com/djy0d8W8oq
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.
I haven’t stopped thinking about #NeverLetGo in the days since I saw it, and it’s stuck with me enough that I kind of love it. Halle Berry,Percy Daggs IV and Anthony B. Jenkins are spectacular. Gorgeously shot, fantastic creature work, lots to chew on. Aja’s fractured fairy tale. pic.twitter.com/LadxyLfydF
— Bill Bria (@billbria) September 13, 2024
#NeverLetGo is unique in that it feels like a modern day children’s fable. You won’t get many answers about the world this is set in, but the rules are easy to follow and it’s very creepy the whole way through. Halle Berry and the kids put on a terrific performance. pic.twitter.com/30RMelFPjh
— Chris Killian (@chriskillian) September 13, 2024
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!
I was highly surprised by #NeverLetGo. The movie kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish, and the intense family drama took it to another level. It's a compelling story with old-school horror cinematography and earned scares. pic.twitter.com/XP1dQZNGgp
— Mark Pacis (insert fake checkmark here) (@PacManNR7) September 13, 2024
Every now and then, a truly brilliant film comes along that scares you and keeps you guessing till the very end, and tonight that film was #NeverLetGo. It's frightening, bleak, disturbing, and just plain incredible! @halleberry is a force of nature! @neverletgo pic.twitter.com/jHCPidEbNu
— That Hashtag Show (Official) (@ThatHashtagShow) September 13, 2024
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.