Get Away

What’s it about?

In this horror comedy, a remote getaway takes an unexpected turn when a family discovers the island that they're on is inhabited by a serial killer.

The facts

• Directed by Steffen Haars
• Written by Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead)
• Stars Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead), Aisling Bea (Swede Caroline), Sebastian Croft (Heartstopper), Maisie Ayres (Criminal Record)
• English language
• Runtime: 86 minutes

Why did it get this rating?

This film was classified by Te Mana Whakaatu - Classification Office. You can find out more about classification process and ratings here.

Bloody violence and gore

Characters commit bloody murders involving stabbing, cannibalism and decapitations. As the film is a horror comedy, some scenes are meant to be humorous, however while this dampens some of the violence it isn't enough to change the overall impact of the blood and gore elements. Some of the strongest moments include.

• Serial killers take turns stabbing a victim with bladed weapons. Bloody injuries are clearly shown with blood spray/spurts.
• A fountain of blood spurts upward from a dead body, misting the locals’ faces. Some stick out their tongues to taste the blood.
• Two characters take turns stabbing another character. Killers take selfies with the dead body.
• There are bloody and gory depictions of human organs and dismembered body parts, including a penis.

Sex scenes

A character performs oral sex on another character – no nudity is shown. Another character masturbates under their clothes while secretly watching them.

Sexual violence themes

A stalker follows a character and watches them via a camera in their bedroom. The stalker gets on the characters bed and kisses their neck while they sleep.

Low-level suicide

To deny a killer the satisfaction of taking their life, a character threatens to stab themselves instead.

Offensive language

Offensive language is used by characters including the word “f*ck”.

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?