The Retreat
“Pray someone hears you”
Synopsis
A group of college students travels to the cottage of their psychology professor Barren in an isolated island as a reward of their teamwork in the research of Barren. They expect to spend the weekend with lots of sex, but a serial-killer turns their party in a nightmare.
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Silent Scream (The Retreat) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-01
Top Cast
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Melissa Schuman
Nicole
Scott Vickaryous
Mark
Shanti Lowry
Chloe
Tobiasz Daszkiewicz
The Figure
Thomas Zellen
The Figure (as Tom Zellen)
Bob Brown
The Figure
Randy Bergeron
The Figure
Michael McKiddy
Brad
Walter Harris
Steve
Carey Torrice
Amy (as Carey Shawn)
Roger Bergeron
Derrick
David Craze
Pete
Chrissy Lawver
Sandy
Courtney Kling
May
Michael Kinney
Richard (as Mike Kinney)
Cheryl Campbell
Marla
Peter Carey
Professor Barren
Rick Lundgren
Tim
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Cantu, Lance Kawas
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Cantu, Bob Brown, Lance Kawas
- Original Score
- Drew Fezzey, Scott Santos
- Original Title
- The Retreat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Freetown Entertainment, Mainline Releasing, Charity Island Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Cantu, Lance Kawas
Matt Cantu, Bob Brown, Lance Kawas
Drew Fezzey, Scott Santos
Jim O'Donnell
R. Michael Bergeron, Bob Brown, Janese F. Horton
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Cantu
Director
Lance Kawas
Director
Lance Kawas
Writer
Keriann Yohler
Production Design
Mary Ellen Murphy
Costume Design
Janese F. Horton
Producer
Jim O'Donnell
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Retreat
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What is The Retreat about?
A group of college students travels to the cottage of their psychology professor Barren in an isolated island as a reward of their teamwork in the research of Barren. They expect to spend the weekend with lots of sex, but a serial-killer turns their party in a nightmare.
Who directed The Retreat?
The Retreat was directed by Matt Cantu, Lance Kawas.
Who stars in The Retreat?
The principal cast of The Retreat includes Melissa Schuman, Scott Vickaryous, Shanti Lowry, Tobiasz Daszkiewicz, Thomas Zellen.
When was The Retreat released and how long is it?
The Retreat was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Retreat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Retreat was composed by Drew Fezzey, Scott Santos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Retreat?
The Retreat holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).