Get Away operates in two distinct modes, making a dramatic shift during its second act twist that transitions the film into a blood-soaked, hyper-violent, gonzo finale. While the final act offers some chaotic fun and memorable moments, the journey to get there is an intentional slog, with the first two acts playing out like a deliberately bad horror comedy. This approach seems designed to mislead viewers into engaging with a movie that feels more amateurish than clever before attempting to redeem itself with a wild conclusion.
Nick Frost leads the cast, naturally inviting comparisons to Shaun of the Dead. Unfortunately, Get Away doesn’t come close to the sharp wit, charm, or staying power of that classic. Instead, the movie leans heavily into the kind of lowbrow schlock often found on Shudder, offering little that’s fresh or genuinely engaging. While it embraces its comedic tone, much of the humor in the first half feels forced, goofy, and lacking in cleverness or bite.
Director Steffen Haars teams up with Frost for the second time after their 2024 collaboration, Krazy House. The latter half of Get Away suggests the duo may be starting to find their rhythm, delivering on a gonzo concept that will at least stick in your memory. The film fully commits to its over-the-top finale, featuring a relentless series of kills that push its blood-soaked premise to absurd extremes. For fans of gratuitous gore and unapologetically campy horror, this might be enough to satisfy.
Ultimately, Get Away doesn’t offer much that feels new or necessary. While Frost gives an enthusiastic performance, the film feels like a collection of empty calories—forgettable January streamer fare that doesn’t aim for more than fleeting shock value. It’s not the worst horror movie you’ll see this year, but it’s not one that will linger with you.
Score: 4/10
Get Away (2025)
- Cast: Nick Frost, Aisling Bea, Sebastian Croft, Maisie Ayres
- Director: Steffen Haars
- Genre: Comedy, Horror
- Runtime: 86 minutes
- Rated: NR
- Release Date: January 10, 2025
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