IFC Films and Shudder Buy ‘Get Away,’ Comedic Slasher Movie With Nick Frost, Aisling Bea From XYZ Films(EXCLUSIVE)
IFC Films and Shudder, AMC Networks’ streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural programming, announced today that they have acquired the North American rights to Steffen Haars’ comedic slasher movie, “Get Away.” The film, which was previously titled “Svalta,” was written by Nick Frost (“Paul”), who also stars alongside Aisling Bea (“This Way Up”) Sebastian Croft (“Heartstopper”), and newcomer Maisie Ayres. It will have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024 in September. “Get Away” will then be released exclusively in theaters on Dec. 6, 2024, followed by its Shudder debut in 2025. Like Shudder, IFC is a division of AMC Networks. The film is financed by XYZ Films.
“Get Away” follows a family’s vacation to a remote getaway. The trip takes an unexpected turn when they discover the island they’re on is inhabited by a serial killer.
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??XYZ Films produced “Get Away” alongside John Hegeman of Wayward Entertainment, Lee Kim of Resolute Films and Frost. The co-producer is Richard Kondal for Big Safari, with executive producers Vince Totino of Wayward Entertainment and Patrick Fischer of Creativity Capital.
Frost commented, “I’m thrilled ‘Get Away’ has found a home at IFC Films and Shudder, alongside the constant support and collaboration with Wayward Entertainment and the gang at XYZ. It’s such a good fit and a real relief knowing that ‘Get Away’ is in such safe hands. I can’t wait for you to finally see it in theaters!”
“I am super hyped that ‘Get Away’ found its perfect partner in IFC Films and Shudder to bring the film to North American audiences. We can’t wait to invite everyone on this killer trip with the Smith family to the unwelcome island of Sv?lta,” said Haars.
“’Get Away’ is a laugh out loud comedy that pours several buckets of blood onto a family’s sweet vacation in Sweden. This hilarious thrill ride will stir up laughs and scares in equal measure,” said Emily Gotto, SVP of acquisitions and production for Shudder. “Nick Frost revs up his horror comedy expertise with the support of a strong ensemble cast and Steffen Haars’ playful directorial touch.”
“Nick and Steffen made a truly unique and entertaining movie that we know audiences are going to love. Both Wayward and XYZ are so excited that IFC Films and Shudder will be bringing ‘Get Away’ to the theatrical marketplace later this year,” added Wayward’s Hegeman and Totino.
Frost is repped by Independent Talent Group and Think Tank Management. Bea is repped by CAA, 3Arts Entertainment, Independent Talent Group, and Chambers Management. Croft is repped by Conway van Gelder Grant and attorney Lucy Popkin; Ayres is repped by Independent Talent Group. Haars is repped by XYZ Films.
Gotto negotiated the deal on behalf of IFC Films and Shudder. XYZ Films co-founder Nate Bolotin and XYZ Films VP of Sales and Acquisitions Pip Ngo represented the company and the filmmakers in the negotiations.
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