The Disney+ Sci-Fi Thriller Destined To Become A Cult Classic
The unique, gripping, science fiction horror thriller No One Will Save You is currently streaming on Disney+, and we think it has the makings of a cult classic. Written, directed, and produced by Brian Duffield, the film tells the story of the unpredictable consequences that follow after a young woman is forced to fight off an invasion of her home, where she lives alone after having been exiled by the residents of her town. One of the film’s most unique features, though, is not its science fiction premise but its relative silence.
No One Will Save You Has Almost No Dialogue
The scripts for most movies are pages and pages of dialogue between multiple characters with actors frequently rating their roles based on how many lines they have. Uniquely, however, No One Will Save You features only five words of spoken dialogue throughout the entire 93 minutes of its runtime. This feature alone makes the film intriguing to watch and serves to only heighten the tension and audiences’ gut-level response to the action on screen.
A Story Of Terrifying Isolation
As genres, horror and thriller films function more on that visceral level, allowing No One Will Save You to take full advantage of its premise to maximize the impact it has with its audiences. The extraterrestrial layer to the story and the isolation of its central character contribute even more to the frightening, alien nature of the events that take place.
Critics have praised both the film itself and the performance of Kaitlyn Dever, remarking at her skill in portraying her character with such richness despite an almost total lack of dialogue.
Kaitly Dever’s Performance Lauded
Critics have praised both the film itself and the performance of Kaitlyn Dever, remarking at her skill in portraying her character with such richness despite an almost total lack of dialogue.Brian Duffield wrote No One Will Save You as a spec script in 2019 which was picked up for production by 20th Century Studios in 2021. The studio moved forward with the project with Duffield set to direct and Dever set to star in short order on a budget of $22.8 million. Shot between April and June of 2022, the film was released to theaters and on streaming in September of 2023 to wide acclaim.
A Streaming Hit
The score for No One Will Save You is a major element of its ability to communicate with its audience, and Joseph Trapanese rose to the occasion with a remarkably compelling musical landscape for the film.
Audiences have been generally enthusiastic about the film, demonstrated by its popularity on streaming. It was the most streamed film across all platforms in the United States for the week ending in September 24, with a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 82 percent.
No One Will Save You Is Now On Disney+
It is important to note that No One Will Save You is currently available on Disney+ in the Hulu section, which requires a subscription to both streaming services. But if you’re a Disney+ and Hulu subscriber, and happen to also be a fan of sci-fi thriller films, No One Will Save You is definitely worth your time.
We think it is a remarkable and unique film that will appeal to fans of those genres as well as those who are interested in unusual and emotionally compelling cinematic experiences.
