After much anticipation, the trailer for “The Deliverance,” directed by Academy Award nominee Lee Daniels, has finally been released. The film is set to premiere in select theaters on August 16, 2024, and will be available on Netflix starting August 30, 2024.
“The Deliverance” tells the compelling story of Ebony Jackson, a single mother facing personal struggles, portrayed by Andra Day. Seeking a fresh start, Ebony moves her family into a new home, only to experience disturbing events that draw the attention of Child Protective Services. As she fights to protect her family, Ebony must confront dark forces that threaten their lives and souls. Inspired by true events, this film blends supernatural horror with intense drama.
Directed by Lee Daniels, the film features a stellar 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.
Watch the trailer below.
The screenplay is crafted by David Coggeshall and Elijah Bynum, with contributions from Daniels himself. The production is a collaboration between Lee Daniels Entertainment, Tucker Tooley Entertainment, and Turn Left Productions. The producing team includes Tucker Tooley, Pamela Oas Williams, Jackson Nguyen, and 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.
