Weekend Retreat
“Get away from it all. Relax. Survive.”
Synopsis
Weekend Retreat is a darkly comic thriller set in an isolated house in the picturesque Cornish countryside. Karen Campbell has brought her husband Duncan away for a 'quiet weekend', a chance to communicate and rebuild their fractured marriage. Duncan plays along but seems distant. During their first night they're taken hostage by Kevin and Gary, estrange brothers desperate for money who thought the house was empty. Gaffer taped back to back the Campbell's marriage is pushed to the limit while the brothers can't stop bickering long enough to get the job done. As the weekend draws on the stakes are raised as secrets are revealed and body parts lost.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$56
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brett Harvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Brett Harvey
- Original Title
- Weekend Retreat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Budget
- $56
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brett Harvey
Brett Harvey
Mark Jenkin
Denzil Monk, Simon Harvey
Department Leadership Roster
Denzil Monk
Producer
Brett Harvey
Director
Mark Jenkin
Editor
Simon Harvey
Producer
Brett Harvey
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weekend Retreat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Weekend Retreat about?
Weekend Retreat is a darkly comic thriller set in an isolated house in the picturesque Cornish countryside. Karen Campbell has brought her husband Duncan away for a 'quiet weekend', a chance to communicate and rebuild their fractured marriage. Duncan plays along but seems distant. During their first night they're taken hostage by Kevin and Gary, estrange brothers desperate for money who thought the house was empty. Gaffer taped back to back the Campbell's marriage is pushed to the limit while the brothers can't stop bickering long enough to get the job done. As the weekend draws on the stakes are raised as secrets are revealed and body parts lost.
Who directed Weekend Retreat?
Weekend Retreat was directed by Brett Harvey.
Who stars in Weekend Retreat?
The principal cast of Weekend Retreat includes Esther Hall, Dominic Coleman, Dudley Sutton, Dean Nolan, Simon Harvey.
When was Weekend Retreat released and how long is it?
Weekend Retreat was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.