Halle Berry Draws Upon Her Own Experiences as a Mother for New Horror Film
Actress Talks about Her Role in Alexandre Aja’s Never Let Go
In one of the first horror films she has starred in in years, Academy Award winner Halle Berry says she drew upon her own experiences as a mother for her role in Alexandre Aja’s Never Let Go.
About the Film
The actress says the fact that the film grapples with the theme of generational trauma drew her to the part. “That’s what interested me about it”, she said. ”It’s not just a psychological thriller or a horror film. It’s really about the cycle of generational trauma and how if we don’t sort of get healed, we just pass it along and along.’
Challenging Acting Process
The film’s dark content made for a challenging acting process, but it’s one that Berry’s co-stars took in their stride. “I do love the challenge,” said Anthony B. Jenkins, who plays Berry’s character’s son. ”They sent me the whole script. I read the whole thing. I was like, this is it’s not really just about a thriller. It’s not really just about a family trying to stay away from the bad. It’s really about the love of the family”.
Release Date
The film premiers in most cinemas late September, in a handful of countries including Brazil and Spain in October, before it is released in Turkey in December.
Conclusion
Never Let Go is a gripping horror film that explores the theme of generational trauma, and Halle Berry’s performance is sure to impress. With its dark content and challenging acting process, this film is a must-see for fans of the horror genre.
FAQs
Q: What drew Halle Berry to her role in Never Let Go?
A: Berry says the film’s theme of generational trauma drew her to the part, and she drew upon her own experiences as a mother to prepare for the role.
Q: How does the film’s dark content affect the acting process?
A: The film’s dark content made for a challenging acting process, but Berry’s co-stars took it in their stride.
Q: When will Never Let Go be released?
A: The film premiers in most cinemas late September, with release dates in Brazil, Spain, and Turkey following in October and December.
