You Can't Run Forever

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You Can't Run Forever
You Can't Run Forever Poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMichelle Schumacher
Written byCarolyn Carpenter
Michelle Schumacher
Produced byRandle Schumacher
Starring
CinematographyPietro Villani
Edited byEvan Ahlgren
Music byJoe Simmons
Production
companies
Distributed by Lionsgate
Release date
  • May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

You Can't Run Forever (formerly titled The Woods) [1] is a 2024 American thriller film written by Carolyn Carpenter and Michelle Schumacher, directed by Schumacher and starring J. K. Simmons. [2]

Contents

The film was released in the United States on May 17, 2024. [3]

Plot Summary

A teenage girl suffering from anxiety due to a tragic event from her past finds herself hunted through the woods by a sociopath on a murderous rampage.

Cast

Production

In September 2021, it was announced that Simmons, Leech, Urrejola, and Anaya had been cast in the film. [4] It was also reported that same month that filming had occurred in Missoula, Montana. [5]

In January 2023, filming wrapped. [6]

Simmons confirmed in an interview with MovieWeb that the making of the film was a family collaboration since his wife co-wrote and directed the film, his brother-in-law produced it, his son composed the score of the film and his daughter makes an appearance in the film. [7]

Release

You Can't Run Forever was released in the United States on May 17, 2024. [8]

Reception

The film holds a 29% approval rating on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 14 critics' reviews, with an average rating of 4.2/10. [9] Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com awarded the film one and a half stars. [10] Will Sayre of MovieWeb rated the film a 3 out of 5. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ Grobar, Matt (August 18, 2022). "'You Can't Run Forever' First Look: J.K. Simmons Stars In Thriller From Director Michelle Schumacher". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (April 28, 2023). "J.K. Simmons Thriller 'You Can't Run Forever' Gets UK Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  3. ↑ Kelley, Aidan (11 May 2024). "J.K. Simmons Is Starring as Yet Another Bad Teacher — Here's What You Need to Know". Collider. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  4. ↑ Kroll, Justin (2021-09-27). "J.K. Simmons, Allen Leech And Fernanda Urrejola To Star In 'The Woods'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  5. ↑ NBC Montana Staff (2021-09-20). "Movie starring J.K. Simmons shooting in Missoula". NBC Montana. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  6. ↑ Kay, Jeremy (2023-01-26). "Voltage Pictures to launch EFM Sales on J.K. Simmons thriller 'You Can't Run Forever' (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  7. ↑ Sayre, Will (17 May 2024). "J.K. Simmons on Going 'Psychopathic' for You Can't Run Forever and the Future of Superhero Films". MovieWeb. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  8. ↑ Danoff, Owen (April 15, 2024). "J.K. Simmons Is A Serial Killer In You Can't Run Forever Trailer & Poster". ScreenRant . Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  9. ↑ "You Can't Run Forever". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  10. ↑ Tallerico, Brian (May 17, 2024). "You Can't Run Forever". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  11. ↑ Sayre, Will (18 May 2024). "You Can't Run Forever Review: J.K. Simmons Terrifies in Bare-Bones Survival Tale". MovieWeb. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
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