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On this day in 2021 (in Canada), The Retreat enjoyed its initial theatrical release. (FYI: IMDB.com also indicates that the film enjoyed a simultanous U.S. release via the Information Superhighway.) Directed by Pat Mills from a story by Alyson Richards, the film starred Tommie-Amber Pirie, Sarah Allen, Aaron Ashmore, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A lesbian couple with a rocky relationship go to a pre-wedding retreat and end up fighting for their lives when a group of militant serial killers tries to murder them."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Retreat scored a handful of nominations in 2022 from the Canadian Screen Awards.
-- EZ
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A lesbian couple with a rocky relationship go to a pre-wedding retreat and end up fighting for their lives when a group of militant serial killers tries to murder them."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Retreat scored a handful of nominations in 2022 from the Canadian Screen Awards.
-- EZ
From Google.com:
The Retreat (2021) is a Canadian horror-slasher film directed by Pat Mills. It follows Renee (Tommie-Amber Pirie) and Valerie (Sarah Allen), a lesbian couple who go to a remote cabin for a romantic weekend, only to discover they are being hunted by a group of militant extremists who livestream gruesome killings for profit. [1, 2]
Plot Summary
Renee and Valerie travel to a secluded country getaway, aiming to use the trip as a relationship litmus test. Upon arriving at their destination, they discover their friends are missing and their peaceful vacation is quickly upended. They realize they are being stalked and targeted by a ring of militant extremists that use isolated areas to kidnap, torture, and murder gay people. [1, 3, 4]
Themes and Style
The film subverts the traditional horror trope of the "bury your gays" or helpless LGBTQ+ victims. Instead, it empowers the protagonists as they utilize their wits to fight back against their captors, blending "backwoods brutality" with a queer revenge thriller. The movie also serves as a sharp social commentary on the dangers and toxic bigotry faced by the LGBTQ+ community in rural, isolated areas. [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]
Details and Where to Watch
AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Retreat_(2021_film)
[2] https://www.facebook.com/xyzfilms/posts/retreat-will-have-its-world-premiere-at-the-50th-tiff-this-year-director-ted-eva/1281265333704878/
[3] https://www.queerhorrormovies.com/the-retreat-2021-review/
[4] https://www.facebook.com/slashfilm/posts/cillian-murphy-and-thandiwe-newton-play-a-couple-whose-remote-vacation-turns-ter/1444863443967146/
[5] https://moriareviews.com/horror/retreat-2021.htm
[6] https://www.moviejawn.com/home/2021/5/23/the-retreat-review
The Retreat (2021) is a Canadian horror-slasher film directed by Pat Mills. It follows Renee (Tommie-Amber Pirie) and Valerie (Sarah Allen), a lesbian couple who go to a remote cabin for a romantic weekend, only to discover they are being hunted by a group of militant extremists who livestream gruesome killings for profit. [1, 2]
Plot Summary
Renee and Valerie travel to a secluded country getaway, aiming to use the trip as a relationship litmus test. Upon arriving at their destination, they discover their friends are missing and their peaceful vacation is quickly upended. They realize they are being stalked and targeted by a ring of militant extremists that use isolated areas to kidnap, torture, and murder gay people. [1, 3, 4]
Themes and Style
The film subverts the traditional horror trope of the "bury your gays" or helpless LGBTQ+ victims. Instead, it empowers the protagonists as they utilize their wits to fight back against their captors, blending "backwoods brutality" with a queer revenge thriller. The movie also serves as a sharp social commentary on the dangers and toxic bigotry faced by the LGBTQ+ community in rural, isolated areas. [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]
Details and Where to Watch
- Release Date: May 21, 2021
- Director: Pat Mills
- Starring: Tommie-Amber Pirie, Sarah Allen, Aaron Ashmore, and Rossif Sutherland
- Availability: You can find viewing options and ratings for the film on IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes. [1, 2]
AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Retreat_(2021_film)
[2] https://www.facebook.com/xyzfilms/posts/retreat-will-have-its-world-premiere-at-the-50th-tiff-this-year-director-ted-eva/1281265333704878/
[3] https://www.queerhorrormovies.com/the-retreat-2021-review/
[4] https://www.facebook.com/slashfilm/posts/cillian-murphy-and-thandiwe-newton-play-a-couple-whose-remote-vacation-turns-ter/1444863443967146/
[5] https://moriareviews.com/horror/retreat-2021.htm
[6] https://www.moviejawn.com/home/2021/5/23/the-retreat-review
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