I Will Never Leave You Alone is a 2024 supernatural horror film about a brooding man with a dark past who is forced to stay in a haunted house.
The movie was written and directed by DW Medoff. It was produced by Frank Amoroso, Stephen Beehler and Jillian Kibler. Executive produced by Christian Armogida and Jason Scott Goldberg.
The RoleCall production stars Katerina Eichenberger, Katy Wilson, Kenneth Trujillo, Emma Anne Wedemeyer, Pierce Lackey, Kimberly Maxwell, Alex Parkinson, Frank Amoroso, Christopher Genovese, Malik Jones and Ken MacLaughlin.
Plot:
Richard (Kenneth Trujillo), a mute ex-convict on parole, is thrust into the custody of a superstitious real estate investor with one brutal condition: survive six nights alone in a haunted house, or be sent back to prison.
It’s Richard’s chance for freedom, but the stakes are scarily high. Isolated on the cursed property, Richard uncovers a sinister, ancient doll that awakens the vengeful spirit of a witch who was brutally murdered on the land centuries ago.
As the witch’s malevolent power grows, she torments Richard by dredging up the agonising memories that led him to prison, twisting his mind and shattering his grip on reality. Trapped in silence, unable to seek help or even scream, Richard is driven to the brink of madness.
With the witch’s dark influence creeping deeper into his mind, the question isn’t just whether Richard will survive; but what horrors he will unleash if he doesn’t?
Reviews:
“This movie is all about depression, trauma, and the terrible power of unrestrained grief, and it uses its horrific premise to paint a striking image of how these struggles can spiral out of control and affect the people around you. It’s bound to hit home if you’ve ever gone through intense suffering yourself, and let’s be honest, who hasn’t been there at least once or twice in their lives?” 25 Years Later
“The storyline is very slow and repetitive, with a bland first half that leaves much to be desired in terms of scares, pace and intrigue. However, once it shows its true colours, I Will Never Leave You Alone turns into an absolute beast of a movie that will unsettle even the most seasoned horror fans. The lead performance from Trujillo is fantastic…” ★★★ Film Focus
“The runtime is 95 minutes and you will definitely be terrified in several different ways before it’s over. It’s not for the weak of heart as it covers subjects as dark as depression as well as the horror of hauntings. A strong and unforgettable (even what you’d rather forget) horror movie.” ★★★ Heaven of Horror
“DW Medoff compliments his anguish heavy script, and Trujillo’s tormented performance, with the perfect haunted house. Although unassuming on the outside, once inside the structure, the audience can feel the bad vibes. Medoff ensures that there is always something slightly off about Richard’s new enclosure.” ★★★★ The Hollywood News
“Trujillo, who only talks in the flashbacks, is excellent as the doubly troubled protagonist, and has an unusual character arc. The witch, with sewn-shut mouth and nailed-closed eyes, is a horror movie hag, but emerges as a not completely unsympathetic figure … Mike wonders how the story would have ended if the townsfolk had just asked if she was okay rather than tortured her to death. A former alcoholic, Richard finds himself drinking mouthwash and beset by visions of his wife and the witch – who sometimes conflate and sometimes separate…” The Kim Newman Website
“The words are equivocal, ambiguating between a promise of an everlasting commitment to love and a threat of eternal haunting – and Richard’s past failure to live up to the former is what has led him to these domestic interiors of horrific history and illusory wish fulfilment, where forever homes are found and lost lovers reunited – just so long as you never wake up.” Projected Figures
“Brilliantly made the film turns things on their head by having a lot of the scary stuff in the day light. The monsters are not in the dark hidden by shadows but right there in front of us. It makes the shadows even more scary. Frankly there are images in this film which will haunt my dreams (the ones that made me mutter “that’s messed up” If you love horror films you have to see this.” Unseen Films
Trailer:
Release:
I Will Never Leave You Alone premiered on August 22, 2024, at FrightFest in London, England. Dark Sky Films will release the movie theatrically and on VOD in the United States on October 18, 2024.
Cast and characters:
Katerina Eichenberger … Emma Marwood; Katy Wilson … Cindy; Kenneth Trujillo … Richard Marwood; Emma Anne Wedemeyer … The Crone; Pierce Lackey … Counsellor Goren; Kimberly Maxwell … The Realtor; Alex Parkinson … Lou; Frank Amoroso … Jared; Christopher Genovese … Mike; Malik Jones … Cliff; Ken MacLaughlin … Prison Guard
Country of origin:
United States
Technical specs:
1 hour 33 minutes
