The Retreat
“The only way out is to fight.”
Synopsis
Renee and Valerie, a couple at a cross roads in their relationship, leave the city to spend the week at a remote cabin with friends. But when they arrive, their friends are nowhere to be found. As they stumble through their relationship woes, they discover they are being hunted by a group of militant extremists who are determined to exterminate them.
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The Retreat | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 2, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Mills
- Screenplay & Story
- Alyson Richards
- Original Score
- Steph Copeland
- Original Title
- The Retreat
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Téléfilm Canada, Aqute Media, Alyson Richards Productions, Clique Pictures, Ontario Creates, Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Mills
Alyson Richards
Steph Copeland
David Schuurman
Maureen Grant, Orlee Buium
Alyson Richards, Lauren Grant, John Laing, Emma Phelan, Mark Gingras
Department Leadership Roster
Pat Mills
Director
Alyson Richards
Writer
Maureen Grant
Editor
Alyson Richards
Producer
Mirjana Aćin
Costume Design
Lauren Grant
Producer
David Schuurman
Director of Photography
Orlee Buium
Editor
Steph Copeland
Original Music Composer
Lucas Gentilcore
Production Design
Angelica Lisk-Hann
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Retreat
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What is The Retreat about?
Renee and Valerie, a couple at a cross roads in their relationship, leave the city to spend the week at a remote cabin with friends. But when they arrive, their friends are nowhere to be found. As they stumble through their relationship woes, they discover they are being hunted by a group of militant extremists who are determined to exterminate them.
Who directed The Retreat?
The Retreat was directed by Pat Mills.
Who stars in The Retreat?
The principal cast of The Retreat includes Tommie-Amber Pirie, Sarah Allen, Rossif Sutherland, Aaron Ashmore, Celina Sinden.
When was The Retreat released and how long is it?
The Retreat was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Retreat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Retreat was composed by Steph Copeland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Retreat?
The Retreat holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).