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]

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

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

Plot Summary

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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

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Production

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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

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

Reception

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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]

References

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  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. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 28, 2023). "J.K. Simmons Thriller 'You Can't Run Forever' Gets UK Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. 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. Archived from the original on 2023-10-04. 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. Archived from the original on 2023-01-26. 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. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  10. ^ Tallerico, Brian (May 17, 2024). "You Can't Run Forever". RogerEbert.com. Archived from the original on May 17, 2024. 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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