You Can't Run Forever

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

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

Cast

 * J. K. Simmons as Wade
 * Allen Leech as Eddie
 * Fernanda Urrejola as Jenny
 * Isabelle Anaya as Miranda
 * Olivia Simmons as Emily
 * Max Garfin as Ben
 * Nathan Vincenti as Davis

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

In January 2023, filming wrapped.

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.

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

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. Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com awarded the film one and a half stars. Will Sayre of MovieWeb rated the film a 3 out of 5.