The marketing team behind “Never Let Go” is clearly keeping a lot of the film hidden. In previous trailers, all we really see is Halle Berry telling two young kids to stay attached to a rope and to not let go. We don’t know why. Something about the world ending.
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Now, in the most recent trailer, there’s still quite a bit of mystery surrounding why they can’t let go of the rope, but we have a new wrinkle to the film—a little prayer that is said before they step outside. But it’s not a prayer to a god. It’s a prayer to the house. Odd, right? But it is effective marketing because I’m really curious what’s going on.
The cast includes Halle Berry, Percy Daggs IV, and Anthony B. Jenkins. “Never Let Go” is directed by Alexandre Aja. The filmmaker is probably best known for films such as “The Hills Have Eyes,” “Piranha 3D,” and “Crawl.”
“Never Let Go” arrives in theaters on September 20. You can watch the new trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
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.