A bloody, brilliant blast that’s easily one of my favorite films of the year, Get Away pays homage to folk horror while cleverly subverting the genre at the same time, all while delivering the gory goods every step of the way. Written by Nick Frost (who also stars in the film) and directed by Steffen Haars, Get Away follows a delightfully dysfunctional family on a vacation to an isolated Swedish island where the locals are preparing for an ancient festival and have their unsettling sights set on the island’s new tourists as the unwanted guests of honor.
With Get Away now in theaters via IFC Films and Shudder, Daily Dead recently had the pleasure of talking with writer/star Nick Frost and star Aisling Bea about their killer new horror comedy, including exploring family dynamics, filming in Finland, and keeping viewers on their toes while having a bloody good time.
You can watch our interview with Nick and Aisling below, and in case you missed it, watch our previous interview with Get Away director Steffen Haars and co-stars Sebastian Croft and Maisie Ayres.
Synopsis: The Smith family’s much-needed vacation to the remote Swedish island of Svalta takes a dark turn when they arrive during preparations for a mysterious local festival that celebrates a dark history. Unsettled by the unfriendly locals and strange rituals, they try to make the best of their trip, stubbornly enjoying the island’s isolation and natural beauty. However, as the festival looms closer, the family realizes something far more sinister is unfolding—especially when they discover that a serial killer is on the loose.
Director: Steffen Haars
Screenwriter: Nick Frost
Cast: Nick Frost, Aisling Bea, Sebastian Croft, Maisie Ayres, Eero Milonoff
Producers: Lee Kim, John Hegeman, Nick Frost, Aram Tertzakian, Nick Spicer, Maxime Cottray
Executive Producers: Vince Totino, Nate Bolotin, Pip Ngo, Patrick Fischer, Jennifer Eriksson, Simon Lewis, Julia Stuart, Laura Grange
Cinematographer: Joris Kerbosch
Editor: Brian Ent
Composer: Hybrid
Language: English
Running Time: 86 minutes
