Get Away

On a family vacation to a remote island, Richard, Susan, and their kids set up a simple retreat with a promise of screen free days and fresh air. The first hours bring sun and laughter, but the mood shifts when the locals and the landscape feel a little too quiet. As the group settles into the getaway, strange noises, eerie sightings, and a creeping sense of danger start to thread through their plans. What began as a routine break quickly tilts into a survival mystery that tests trust, patience, and the boundaries of dark humor. The island itself becomes a character, its beauty masking a pulse of menace that heightens every decision the family makes. Night brings fear and deep mistrust.

Directed by Steffen Haars, Get Away marks a concept from Nick Frost and his collaborators. Released in 2024, the film fuses horror and comedy as it follows family pushed to improvise under isolation. Cast leans into banter to keep tempo.

It earned about 104,976 at the box office, reflecting a limited release and niche appeal rather than wide distribution. The numbers point to a title aimed at festival circuits and genre fans rather than mass market success, for niche audiences.

As a 2020s horror comedy on a remote setting, Get Away contributes to a growing corner of indie genre films that rely on character banter as much as scares. It has sparked discussions among fans of Frost and Haars. Fans applaud its odd balance of tension and witty moments.

Critics have tended to praise the balance of tension and humor, noting the way isolation amplifies family dynamics while the script leans into witty exchanges. The film examines fear and resilience without surrendering its playful spirit, offering a zeitgeist friendly take on genre blend. Its ending invites varied audience interpretations.