Written and produced by Nick Frost (Timestalker, Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) and directed by Steffen Haars (New Kids Turbo), upcoming horror comedy Get Away sees a family feel very very unwelcome while on a family holiday and will be released on Sky in January.
Watch the trailer here…
Set in Sweden, Get Away follows a family’s holiday to a remote getaway to the small Swedish island of Svälta. However, the family is unsettled by the unfriendly mainlanders who advise them to avoid the island at all costs, especially during the Karantan festival. But the four-member family is in deep need of some time away and stubbornly decides to take the ferry anyway.
On the island, the locals are rather rude and unwelcoming, and their behaviour suggests that some big event is about to happen. Is it a cult? Is there a sacrifice in the works? Seemingly unbothered by so much discourtesy and drama, the family enjoys a swim in the sea, treks in the woods, and, oh, the silent isolation… which turns out to be a pretty perfect situation for the Smiths, who have special plans of their own.
“Get Away is the first film that Nick has both written and starred in, and his passion for the project has infused every element – making it something really special,” said Julia Stuart, Director of Original Film at Sky. “The film has all the hallmarks fans enjoy about Nick’s dark comedy horrors – laugh out loud fun, twisted surprises and outrageous gore – along with a stellar, best-of-British ensemble cast. We know our audiences are going to love taking a trip on this killer family holiday together.”
“The chance to bring the film to Sky and to be part of their Originals team feels a little too good to be true,” added Nick Frost. “It feels like the perfect place to snuggle up and watch a huge ball of comedy horror. Dig in!”
Frost stars alongside Aisling Bea (This Way Up), Sebastian Croft (Heartstopper), and Maisie Ayres (Criminal Record).
Get Away releases on Sky Cinema on 10th January 2025