In the filming of the Never Let Go scene in question, the filmmaker explained that it seemed even the dog was feeling the high tension in the air (pun totally intended). Coda is portrayed in the film by a canine performer named Brass, and Aja was stunned by his acting ability:

The young stars of the new psychological thriller, Never Let Go, say they loved playing Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry's sons, even when her character swung from nurturing to terrifying. "She's such a kind,

Like Never Let Go 's wooded setting, these defense mechanisms come straight out of folklore. Momma, Nolan, and Samuel tether themselves to their house with a rope anytime they step outside. That bind grants them protection against the Evil.