DON’T LET GO (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

David Oyelowo (Selma), Storm Reid (A Wrinkle In Time), Byron Mann (The Big Short), Mykelti Williamson (Forrest Gump), Alfred Molina (An Education), Bryan Tyree Henry (Widows), Shinelle Azoroh (Nostalgia)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Jacob Estes (Mean Creek), director, writer; Jason Blum (Get Out) and David Oyelowo (A United Kingdom), producers; Ethan Gold (The Song of Sway Lake), composer; Sharone Meir (Whiplash), cinematographer; Billy Fox (Straight Outta Compton) and Scott D. Hanson (Dig Two Graves), editors

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Jack Radcliff (Oyelowo), a homicide detective, is left devastated when he learns that his family, including his young niece Ashley (Reid), has been killed in an apparent murder-suicide. Shortly after, however, Jack receives a phone call from Ashley, who appears to still be alive – unsure of whether Ashley is a ghost or if he’s simply going mad, he soon discovers that the truth is a lot more complex…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Star/producer David Oyelowo takes control of a very unusual horror-thriller that’s full of unexpected twists and surprises.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2019

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