
Get Away
dir. Steffen Haars
56
6 sourcesSynopsis
A family's vacation to a remote getaway takes an unexpected turn when they discover the present-day implications of the island's cannibalistic past.
Critics consensus
Drawing blood and yucks from its literal tourist trap setting, Get Away is uneven as comedy and horror but makes for a highly unique blending of the two genres.
What resonated with audiences
'Get Away' successfully blends dark comedy and horror with effective gore, creepy atmosphere, and humor that doesn't undermine the terror. The cast delivers committed performances, particularly in comedic timing. However, the film suffers from excessively slow pacing in the first two-thirds, poorly written and unfocused storytelling, and predictable plot twists that telegraph early. While the final act picks up momentum and some found it genuinely surprising, many struggled to maintain interest through the sluggish opening.

Directed bySteffen Haars
StarringNick Frost, Aisling Bea, Sebastian Croft, Maisie Ayres, Ville Virtanen, Eero Milonoff
Written byNick Frost
CinematographyJoris Kerbosch
EditingBrian Ent
MusicHybrid
Get Away
2024 · R · 1h 26m
Horror, Comedy
A family's vacation to a remote getaway takes an unexpected turn when they discover the present-day implications of the island's cannibalistic past.
Our Verdict
56
'Get Away' successfully blends dark comedy and horror with effective gore, creepy atmosphere, and humor that doesn't undermine the terror. The cast delivers committed performances, particularly in comedic timing. However, the film suffers from excessively slow pacing in the first two-thirds, poorly written and unfocused storytelling, and predictable plot twists that telegraph early. While the final act picks up momentum and some found it genuinely surprising, many struggled to maintain interest through the sluggish opening.
Critics Consensus
Drawing blood and yucks from its literal tourist trap setting, Get Away is uneven as comedy and horror but makes for a highly unique blending of the two genres.
