The interest in Dark Tourism is growing, which involves vacationing at somber sites like Chernobyl, Hiroshima, Hull, or the Swedish island of ‘Svalta’ as the Smith family discovers when they visit for their holiday in ‘Get Away‘. Here, the annual festival of ‘Karantan’ takes place, where locals stage a full-day reenactment of a 200-year-old event where the islanders resorted to cannibalism and consumed four British soldiers. This festival is not open to outsiders, and the locals’ reaction to their arrival is similar to that of Prince Andrew being asked to babysit. From the start, the Smiths feel unwelcome and are treated with suspicion.
The trend of visiting sad or scary places like Chernobyl, Hiroshima, Hull, or ‘Svalta’ in Sweden for a holiday (as the Smith family does) is called Dark Tourism. At ‘Svalta’, they celebrate a festival called ‘Karantan’, where locals recreate an event that happened 200 years ago when the islanders turned cannibal and ate British soldiers. The locals don’t want outsiders at this festival, and the Smiths feel unwelcome from the start because of their arrival.
Richard and Susan Smith, played by Nick Frost and Aisling Bea, are a cozy couple who affectionately refer to each other as “mummy” and “daddy.” Their children Sam and Jessie, portrayed by Sebastian Croft and Maisie Ayres respectively, tag along reluctantly, keeping busy with their phones. The family checks into an AirBnB, where Maisie swiftly becomes the focus of Matt’s unsettling gaze, played by Eero Milonoff. Susan has a history with the island that puts them in even more danger. As the film builds suspense towards what appears to be imminent chaos, it follows typical horror genre conventions such as a mobile phone with no signal and locals advising them to avoid the dangerous island. This chilling tale also features Eero Milonoff, who delivers an impressive performance in the dark fantasy comedy ‘Border.’
However, there’s an unexpected turn in the plot that overturns the lengthy build-up, which can seem confusing at first when it occurs. It takes some time for the movie to clarify why this sudden event has taken place. This abrupt change in mood from the initial acts is a significant shock, and the subsequent events enable directors Steffan Haars and writer Nick Frost to release a wave of terror, complete with some gruesome and visually impressive scenes.
This film, with elements reminiscent of The Wicker Man and Midsommar, leans towards the comedic side of horror, a genre known for its challenges in execution. While films like American Werewolf in London excel, many others fail to deliver. Frost, who was successful in Shaun of the Dead, also appears here, yet Get Away doesn’t quite maintain the same cohesion. Frost is delightful on screen as always, and there are several amusing scenes, but his son Sam’s vegetarianism seems to be set up for a hilarious joke that unfortunately never materializes.
Behind the chaos, there’s an intriguing idea that could make a compellingly dark sequel if given the go-ahead. However, it remains to be seen if audiences would embrace such a concept in another installment, as that might be quite a challenge.
The cast and director chat about the making of the film and answer audience questions……
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