Oscar-winner Halle Berry stars in chilling post-apocalyptic thriller
This year is exceptionally abundant in horror and thriller movies. Fans of the genre can already add a new film featuring an Oscar-winning actress to their must-watch list.
The action of the horror film "Never Let Go" unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world. A mother lives with her two sons in a cabin in the middle of a dense forest. Some unnamed evil lurks outside. To protect themselves, they must stay connected, quite literally!
"When evil takes over the world, the mother and her twin sons find their only protection in their home and familial bond. Nothing can harm them as long as they stay together. Every time the mother and sons go outside, they remain connected to the house via special ropes. The mother exhorts the boys not to stray away – which becomes their mantra. But the evil lurking outside is very cunning," reads the distributor’s description.
"Never Let Go" horror creators and cast
Alexandre Aja, who has directed thrillers like "The Hills Have Eyes" and "Crawl," is at the helm of "Never Let Go." The same studio that produced Netflix's hit "Stranger Things" worked on this film.
The lead role is played by Halle Berry, an Oscar winner for Best Actress in "Monster's Ball."
- As an evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother (Berry) 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 - says the actress.
2024: the year of horror films
This genre is usually regarded as B-movie material. However, it's clear that audiences enthusiastically welcome the latest "terrifying" releases. We recently wrote about an 11-minute standing ovation for "The Substance" starring Demi Moore at Cannes. Although the film "Barbarians" was released two years ago, it's trending among British viewers.
As for upcoming releases, there has been a buzz about a low-budget adult version of Winnie the Pooh's adventures (where Pooh transforms into a bloodthirsty beast). Recently, "The Spider" hit theatres. In a similar vein, there is "Sting." However, Sydney Sweeney generated the most buzz in "The Immaculate," suggesting that "Never Let Go" will also capture considerable attention.
