Legendary author Stephen King recently shared his review of the horror film ‘Never Let Go‘, which is releasing in theaters on September 20. Directed by Alexandre Aja, the film stars Halle Berry as a mother who battles a mysterious evil to protect her twin sons. In this unique story, the mother and her children face the challenge of staying together and binding themselves with ropes, which thrills the audience. The film also stars Berry along with Percy Daggs IV, Anthony B. Jenkins and other prominent actors.
King gave a brief but positive review of ‘Never Let Go’ on social media, calling it “a dark fairy tale for adults”. His review read, “I loved it. Halle Berry and some wonderful little kids.” Although King did not directly ask the audience to watch the film, his comments have definitely created an excitement about the quality of this film and its unique story.
This review by Stephen King will definitely help in increasing the interest of the audience towards the film. King fans and horror movie lovers will now be even more eager to watch ‘Never Let Go’, especially since he has presented it as an impressive story for the adult audience. If you are a lover of a thrilling and dark story, then this film should definitely be on your list.
Mixed Reviews and Box Office Challenge of ‘Never Let Go’
While Stephen King’s review is quite positive for ‘Never Let Go’, other reviews of the film have been mixed. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has received a Tomatometer score of 63% based on reviews from 68 critics, while the audience score is even lower, at 55%. This shows that King’s praise perhaps presents a somewhat different perspective than other critics, making his opinion more noticeable.
The film only grossed $4.4 million in its opening weekend, which is significantly less than its $20 million budget. This slow start has made the film’s position at the box office challenging, which may cause it to have difficulty covering its expenses. King’s review, however, may inspire horror fans who respect his opinion to see the film, especially when they will see that a respected writer has positively acknowledged it.
While King’s reviews may not change the entire direction of the film, they can certainly attract some viewers to see it, who would have otherwise ignored it. It will be interesting to see if King’s recommendation can help improve the film’s box office performance, or if it will prove to be even more controversial among audiences. This struggle for ‘Never Let Go’ could become a thrilling story as well as a commercial journey.
‘Never Let Go’ Challenge and Box Office Competition
Despite Stephen King’s positive review, it is difficult to say whether ‘Never Let Go’ will be able to improve its position at the box office. A major reason for the film’s poor performance in its opening weekend is the continued dominance of Tim Burton’s ‘Beetlejuice’, which maintained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office for the third consecutive week. The film grossed five times more than ‘Never Let Go’, making it challenging for Berry’s film to make a comeback despite King’s praise.
Apart from this, ‘Never Let Go’ is also facing tough competition from the horror tale ‘Speak No Evil’, which has surpassed it. Even though the film may get a new wind, its chances are limited under the current circumstances. If ‘Never Let Go’ gets a positive response from the audience, it may make a place for itself at the box office, but its path will not be easy due to the competition. Audience expectations and reviews can now play a key role in deciding the future of this film.
Source: Stephen King / X
