Never Let Go

In the heart of the Canadian wilderness, Momma lives in isolation with her twin sons, Samuel and Nolan. The trio's life is dictated by the ropes tethering them to their home, symbolizing both their physical and emotional constraints.

Momma instills a deep-seated fear in her sons regarding a malevolent entity known as The Evil. She tells them that it has taken their father and grandparents, ensuring they never stray beyond the safety of their ropes.

Driven by curiosity and rebellion, Nolan convinces Samuel to go on a forbidden quest to find eggs beyond their ropes. This dangerous outing sets off a series of unfortunate events, altering their lives forever.

During their excursion, in a fit of jealousy, Nolan inadvertently steps on Samuel's rope, leading to Samuel's catastrophic fall and injury. His whistle summons Momma, briefly revealing The Evil's haunting visage.

After tending to Samuel's injury, Momma expresses her disappointment toward Nolan for his reckless actions. As part of their ritual, she has the boys touch the wooden floor and recite an ancient mantra to ward off dark forces.

During a meager dinner, tension flares between the brothers as Nolan accuses Samuel of favoritism. This discord hints at the rising familial conflict that threatens to unravel their fragile existence.

Sensing the growing discord, Momma shares a chilling tale from her past about a girl who perished due to her inaction. This story is a grim reminder of the consequences of negligence and the morals that haunt her.

As darkness falls, The Evil reappears, now appearing as the boys' deceased father. It confronts Momma, challenging her to reveal the truth about The Evil to her sons, setting the stage for a desperate choice.

Amid desperation, Momma suggests a horrifying act: consuming their beloved dog, Koda, for food. While Samuel reluctantly agrees, Nolan fiercely opposes the idea, leading to a profound moral conflict.

Attempting to act on her suggestion, Momma grapples with her conscience as she attempts to kill Koda with a crossbow but fails to follow through. This illustrates her inner turmoil and the weight of her responsibilities.

In a moment of misguided bravery, Nolan cuts Momma's rope, seeking to expose the truth about The Evil. This act of defiance leads to disastrous consequences as The Evil envelops Momma, unveiling her hidden truths.

In a heartbreaking climax, Momma takes her own life, leaving the boys to grapple with grief and loss. Samuel's discovery of her lifeless body plunges him into despair, marking a pivotal point in their story.

In the wake of their mother's death, Nolan binds himself and Samuel with their ropes as he ventures into the wilderness, desperate for help. Their cries, soaked in desperation, reach a passerby named Cole.

Nolan's relief turns to panic when Samuel, armed with a crossbow, confronts Cole. In a chaotic moment, Cole tries to escape but is tragically struck down, leaving the brothers to navigate their new reality alone.

Samuel's encounter with Cole's daughter leads to a nightmarish transformation as he becomes ensnared by The Evil, which corrupts him. The brothers face each other in a struggle as the line between love and darkness blurs.