A Severance Movie Just Started Streaming on Max (But It’s Not What You Think)

As a captivated viewer myself, I must say that “Severance” has undeniably become one of the most talked-about TV series today. Its intricate mysteries have sparked water cooler chats like no other show in recent memory. The brainchild of Ben Stiller on Apple TV+, starring Adam Scott, is currently basking in its Season 2 glory and enjoying unprecedented popularity. With fans yearning for more Severance than ever before, they’re bound to stumble upon the fact that a film titled “Severance” has just started streaming on Max this week.

Released back in 2006, the film “Severance” bears some thematic similarities to Apple’s popular TV series, but they are not linked in any substantial way. Similar to the show, the movie offers a haunting and unsettling perspective on the typical work environment, but that’s pretty much where the comparisons stop.

Instead of gradually peeling back the veil to reveal a concealed universe, the “Severance” movie centers around a team of colleagues attending a corporate retreat in the woods. A blend of dark humor ensues until characters mysteriously begin meeting their untimely ends, causing the rest of the group to either defend themselves or flee for survival.

In addition to budgetary and stylistic contrasts, it’s clear that the TV series “Severance” and the 2006 “Severance” film share very few similarities. The TV show is characterized by its high production value, polished aesthetics, and sophisticated approach, while the movie is a low-budget horror in a forest setting, placing more emphasis on its compelling narrative and acting performances than on elaborate sets or technical prowess.

Even if you’ve binged all the available episodes of Severance and are finding it hard to wait for Season 3, this fresh find on Max could help fill some of your free time. Given the similarities in their storylines, it’s simple to draw some mental connections between the two series as you watch. Perhaps this overlap can inspire a captivating fan-fiction concept that weaves together the tales from both projects.

As a film enthusiast, I can’t help but find the timing of “Severance” showing up on Max intriguing. If you had asked me about it a couple of months ago, I might not have given it a second thought. But when the second season of the show ended and “Severance” popped up in the list of April additions for the streamer, right there on Max’s latest newsletter, it stood out like a striking image amidst a sea of text. In fact, it was almost impossible not to do a double-take when scanning through the list of upcoming arrivals for April.

It’s possible that Max did this intentionally. A little-known movie has suddenly gained attention because it shares the same name as the current hit TV show. If it manages to pique people’s interest in an enjoyable independent thriller they might not have discovered otherwise, then everyone benefits from it.

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2025-04-02 01:11