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What Is ‘Get Away’ About?

Haars introduces us to the Smiths: “Daddy” Richard (Frost), “Mommy” Susan (Aisling Bea), huffy sister Jessie (Maisie Ayres), and snippy brother Sam (Sebastian Croft). They’re headed to the Swedish isle of Svälta during Karantan celebrations, including an hours-long stage play. Upon arrival, they’re greeted with hostility by everyone but their Norman Batesy rental homeowner (Eero Milonoff). The Smiths are intruders during Svälta’s remembrance of a cruel British-imposed quarantine that killed many locals and pushed the rest into cannibalism. As Islanders practice their scenes, workshop props, and execute ceremonial traditions, the Smiths focus on having fun and bonding as a family!

Frost presents the Smiths like an “All-American” unit, except the English equivalent. Richard is your anxious, sweater-wearing father who “empowers” his wife by letting her handle arguments. Susan recites Wikipedia facts like a rented tour guide and wants to be adorable with her husband. If Get Away feels like a special Modern Family episode abroad, that’s intentional. Frost’s screenplay isn’t leaning on tropes as a crutch. There’s a reason why he and Haars want you to respond the way you are to Richard’s dorky dadness or Jessie’s prototypical rebellious era. Trust that clever writing is doing its job as you roll your eyes as the Smiths stick out like sore thumbs in Svälta.

Get Away Is Wicked, Goofy, and Builds to a Violent Payoff

Haars’ command over the goofiness of the first two acts sets the ensuing payoff up for success. Frost’s script dwells upon Finnish childhood memories that inspired Get Away, leveling commentary on both sides of the tourism argument. Judgments are often valid as locals must endure flocks of vacationing parasites who overrun someone else’s homelands, while unfair biases are sometimes thrust upon outsiders for nothing more than existing. Haars and Frost collaborate on humorous ways to confront these themes, but then the third act swerves, and we’re in a whole new ballpark. Svälta becomes a bloodbath with shocking results, worth a tip of the hat to filmmakers who understand the importance of dependable pacing.

Once Iron Maiden’s “Run to the Hills” drops, Get Away is off to the races. There’s no shortage of decapitations, impalements, and spurting red juices as the film becomes a fight for survival. Special effects artists are having a blast with hacked-apart prosthetics as the island becomes a battleground. It’s hardly an action-horror flick on par with The Night Comes for Us, depending more on gallows humor than fluid choreography, but what’s visible is a stab-happy riot. Perhaps there’s a tighter version where we get to the third act’s eruption of gore a bit quicker, but as is, Haars and Frost succeed in pulling off a righteous genre swing.

Get Away is a deceptive blast that properly exploits vacationer stereotypes to conceal vastly more wicked intentions. The humble settlement of Svälta is realized with authenticity from its elaborate mythology to its humble waffle huts, while the Smiths play their parts as polite yet intrusive foreigners. Haars is most effective as a comedy director, so there’s never a full realization of the story’s horrific turns — but that’s alright because Frost’s script is rather hilarious (with hints of Edgar Wright). From top to bottom, the Smith foursome shines in performative moments when stacked against more rigid local caricatures. Reaching the climax might take a while, but Get Away is a welcome destination for horror fans.

Conclusion

Get Away had its premiere at 2024’s Fantastic Fest. It will be released in theaters on December 6.

FAQs:

Q: What is the main plot of Get Away?
A: The story follows the Smith family, who visit the Swedish island of Svälta for a vacation, but find themselves in a horror situation when they encounter hostility and violence from the local Islanders.

Q: What makes Get Away stand out?
A: The film’s blend of comedy and horror, as well as its use of satire and commentary on tourism and cultural exchange, make it a unique and entertaining experience.

Q: Is Get Away a must-see for horror fans?
A: While Get Away is a welcome addition to the horror genre, it may not be for everyone. Those who enjoy a good horror comedy or are looking for something different from the usual fare may find Get Away enjoyable, but it may not appeal to those seeking a more traditional horror film.

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