Star and executive producer Halle Berry, director Alexandre Aja, executive producer Holly Jeter, and screenwriter Ryan Grassby walked the festival’s red carpet, where they were greeted by excited fans, press and festival goers. Before the screening, Halle and Alexandre spoke to the crowd in an introduction—Halle even entered the theater with her best horror scream. After the film, they participated in a Q&A session with Fantastic Fest director Lisa Dreyer.

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.