IFC Films and Shudder Buy ‘Get Away,’ Comedic Slasher Movie With Nick Frost, Aisling Bea (EXCLUSIVE)

As a seasoned cinephile with a penchant for dark humor and a soft spot for family-centric thrillers, I am eagerly anticipating the release of “Get Away.” Having traversed the genre landscape numerous times, I can confidently say that this film seems to offer an intriguing blend of laughter and fear, a combination that is often hard to pull off but when done right, can be a rollercoaster of emotions.


“On a secluded retreat, a family enjoys their holiday until they uncover the shocking truth – the island they’ve chosen for their getaway harbors a notorious murderer.”

The movie, “XYZ Films” is its financial backer. Alongside this, Wayward Entertainment’s John Hegeman, Resolute Films’ Lee Kim, and Frost collaborated in the production process. Big Safari’s Richard Kondal served as co-producer, while Vince Totino from Wayward Entertainment and Patrick Fischer of Creativity Capital took on executive producer roles.

As a film critic, I’m ecstatic that ‘Get Away’ has found its perfect home at IFC Films and Shudder. Working closely with Wayward Entertainment and the team at XYZ has been an absolute joy, and this partnership feels just right for our movie. It’s reassuring to know that ‘Get Away’ is in capable hands, and I can hardly wait for you all to experience it on the big screen!

Haars expressed his excitement as ‘Get Away’ has teamed up perfectly with IFC Films and Shudder to distribute the movie to North American viewers. He can hardly wait to extend the invitation for everyone to embark on this thrilling journey with the Smith family, to the ominous island of Svälta.

“‘Get Away’ is a riotously funny horror-comedy that soaks a family’s peaceful Swedish vacation in blood, offering an exhilarating mix of laughter and chills. According to Emily Gotto, SVP of acquisitions and production for Shudder, this rollercoaster ride will have viewers laughing and jumping out of their seats in equal proportion. Nick Frost showcases his horror-comedy skills masterfully with the assistance of a talented ensemble cast and Steffen Haars’ lighthearted directorial style.”

“Nick and Steffen have created an exceptional, enjoyable film that we’re confident audiences will adore. We’re thrilled that IFC Films and Shudder plan to release ‘Get Away’ in cinemas later this year, as announced by Hegeman and Totino from Wayward Productions.”

Frost is associated with the Independent Talent Group and Think Tank Management, while Bea is affiliated with CAA, 3Arts Entertainment, Independent Talent Group, and Chambers Management. Croft has connections with Conway van Gelder Grant and attorney Lucy Popkin, and Ayres is linked to the Independent Talent Group. Haars is represented by XYZ Films.

In this arrangement, Gotto acted as the representative for both IFC Films and Shudder. Simultaneously, Nate Bolotin, co-founder of XYZ Films, and Pip Ngo, VP of Sales and Acquisitions at XYZ Films, spoke on behalf of their company and the filmmakers during the negotiation process.

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2024-08-26 17:47