Sky Original film sets UK release of Nick Frosts horror comedy Get Away from XYZ FilmsRelease on Sky Cinema slated for 10th January 2025Thursday 24 October 2024
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Leading UK film financier, producer and distributor, Sky Original Film, has set its release date for Get Away - the upcoming horror comedy starring, written and produced by Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) and directed by Steffen Haars (New Kids Turbo) in the UK. XYZ Films financed and handled worldwide sales on Get Away, which it produced with Wayward Entertainment. Sky Original Film will launch the title on Sky Cinema on 10th January 2025.
Set in Sweden, Get Away follows a family's holiday to a remote getaway - but the trip takes an unexpected turn when they discover the island they're on is inhabited by a serial killer. Frost stars alongside Aisling Bea ( This Way Up ), Sebastian Croft ( Heartstopper ), and newcomer Maisie Ayres ("Criminal Record"). Nick Spicer, Aram Tertzakian, and Maxime Cottray of XYZ Films produced 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, Patrick Fischer of Creativity Capital, Nate Bolotin and Pip Ngo of XYZ Films, alongside Julia Stuart and Laura Grange of Sky Original Film.
Julia Stuart, Director of Original Film at Sky, said: Get Away is the first film that Nick has both written and starred in, and his passion for the project has infused every element - making it something really special. The film has all the hallmarks fans enjoy about Nick's dark comedy horrors - laugh out loud fun, twisted surprises and outrageous gore - along with a stellar, best-of-British ensemble cast. We know our audiences are going to love taking a trip on this killer family holiday together.
Nick Frost added: The chance to bring the film to Sky and to be part of their Originals team feels a little too good to be true. It feels like the perfect place to snuggle up and watch a huge ball of comedy horror. Dig in!"
Looking forward to spending a vacation on the small Swedish island of Sv lta, the Smith family is unsettled by the unfriendly mainlanders who advise them to avoid the island at all costs, especially during the Karantan festival. But the four-member family is in deep need of some time away and stubbornly decides to take the ferry anyway.
On the island, the locals are rather rude and unwelcoming, and their behaviour suggests that some big event is about to happen. Is it a cult? Is there a sacrifice in the works? Seemingly unbothered by so much discourtesy and drama, the family enjoys a swim in the sea, treks in the woods, and, oh, the silent isolation... which turns out to be a pretty perfect situation for the Smiths, who have special plans of their own.
Get Away is financed by IPR.VC, Creativity Capital, XYZ Films, Business Tampere and Business Finland, and produced by XYZ Films, Wayward Entertainment, and Resolute Films. Universal Pictures is distributing the film worldwide (excl. UK, USA, Canada, Indonesia and the Middle East). Director Steffen Haars is managed by Peter Van Steemburg of XYZ Films. Get Away had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024 in September and will also be released theatrically in the US on 6 December 2024, followed by its Shudder debut in 2025.
Sky Original Film acquires exclusive rights and commissions original feature productions for the Sky Cinema platform, offering customers premium film content, alongside an extensive catalogue of movies available on demand.
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About Sky CinemaSky Cinema is a premium movie subscription service and the home of Sky Original Film. Sky Cinema is Europe's biggest and most popular movie subscription service, offering more of the latest blockbuster films than anywhere else, from Hollywoods biggest studios.
Sky's Original Film team formed in 2018 and year-on-year the slate has grown substantially. Original titles include family animation films like THE AMAZING MAURICE and PAWS OF FURY; seasonal titles such as A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS and GENIE; action titles like THE BEEKEEPER, SAS RED NOTICE and DEAD SHOT and critically acclaimed drama like LEE, FERRARI, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN and MAY DECEMBER. To date, Sky Original films have won 2 BAFTAs, a Golden Globe and an Oscar.
Alongside its slate of over 1,000 movies on demand, Sky Cinema customers also have access to two free VUE cinema tickets a month, as well as a mountain of entertainment on Paramount+, including new TV series and movies, at no extra cost.
About XYZ FilmsXYZ Films is an independent studio whose mission is to empower visionary storytellers from every corner of the planet. As a producer, financier, and distributor, the company is uniquely suited to identify talented filmmakers and bring their stories to life. XYZ recently expanded into talent management, working with a global roster of filmmakers. XYZ was founded in 2008 by Nate Bolotin, Nick Spicer, and Aram Tertzakian. New sales and production titles from the XYZ Films studio include Nacho Vigalondo's TIFF Platform title Daniela Forever, which just sold to Well Go USA,Flesh of the Gods, directed by Panos Cosmatos and starring Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac, He Bled Neon with Joe Cole and Rita Ora, Kill Me with Allison Williams and Charlie Day, Free Fall starring Zachary Levi and directed by Zo Bell, Sundance title Skywalkers: A Love Story, which sold to Netflix, Blackberry starring Gotham and Independent Spirit-award nominee Glenn Howerton, which was released by IFC Films, Ash starring Eiza G
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Sky Original film sets UK release of Nick Frosts horror comedy Get Away from XYZ FilmsRelease on Sky Cinema slated for 10th January 2025Thursday 24 October 2024
