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After a prolonged anticipation, the first look at “The Deliverance,” directed by Academy Award nominee Lee Daniels, has been unveiled. The film is scheduled to premiere in select theaters on August 16, 2024, and will be available on Netflix starting August 30, 2024.
“The Deliverance” follows the story of Ebony Jackson, a single mother struggling with personal challenges, played by Andra Day. Seeking a fresh start, Ebony moves her family into a new home, only to encounter unsettling occurrences that attract the scrutiny of Child Protective Services. As she fights to protect her family, Ebony faces a battle against dark forces threatening their lives and souls. The film, inspired by true events, combines elements of supernatural horror and drama.
Directed by Lee Daniels, the film features a notable ensemble cast including Andra Day, Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Mo’Nique, Omar Epps, Caleb McLaughlin, Rob Morgan, Anthony B. Jenkins, Miss Lawrence, Demi Singleton, James William O’Halloran, and Tasha Smith.
The screenplay is written by David Coggeshall and Elijah Bynum, with Daniels also contributing. The production is helmed by Lee Daniels Entertainment, Tucker Tooley Entertainment, and Turn Left Productions. The producing team includes Tucker Tooley, Pamela Oas Williams, Jackson Nguyen, Todd Crites, with executive producers Jackie Shenoo, Hilary Shor, Greg Renker, and Gregoire Gensollen.
Netflix acquired the rights to “The Deliverance” for a reported $65 million after a competitive bidding process involving several major Hollywood studios, including MGM and Miramax.
The real story that inspired ‘The Deliverance’:
The thriller is based on Latoya Ammons and her family, whose life rights made this film possible. They claim to have been victims of demonic possession for over two years. Ammons and her family have received international media attention for their accounts, which have been witnessed and documented by the Department of Child Services (DCS), Gary (Indiana) Police Department, and hospital staff. The haunting began with swarms of flies and strange noises, escalating to possessions, with incidents such as levitation and children gliding up walls. DCS case managers and medical staff witnessed these events, and exorcisms and psychological exams failed to resolve the bizarre occurrences.
