Never Let Go (2024)

An uninvolving, leaden horror flick

“A survival horror movie like 2024's Never Let Go needs a strong emotional core and engaging central characters to succeed. John Krasinski's A Quiet Place remains a standout genre offering because of its compelling characters and sharp writing, which make it easy to become invested in what transpires. Unfortunately, despite Never Let Go's intriguing and creative premise, the movie falls short of its potential because it is difficult to care about the characters or their plight. With Alexandre Aja (High Tension, 2006's The Hills Have Eyes) at the helm, the picture is exceedingly grim in tone and execution, as the director refuses to lighten the mood with shrewd moments of humour and levity, and there is no emotional hook. As a result, it's an uninvolving exercise in striking horror visuals t” read more

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" First Viewing Viewing Date: March 13th Via: Apple TV Plot: A family that has been haunted by an evil spirit for years. Their safety and their surroundings come into question when one of the children questions if the evil is real. Rating: 4.0/10 Why Did I Watch It? It was a cheap rental and I wanted to check it out. Review here"

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