A hidden-gem thriller film with a star-studded cast has landed on Netflix.
Retreat, released in 2011, was the directorial debut of Carl Tibbetts starring Cillian Murphy, Jamie Bell, and Thandiwe Newton.
The tense psychological thriller tells the story of architect Martin Kennedy (Murphy) and his journalist wife Kate (Newton), whose relationship has become fraught after suffering a devastating miscarriage.
In a bid to reconnect, they visit Blackholme Island off the coast of Scotland owned by Doug (Jimmy Yuill) which is only accessible by ferry. Soon after arriving, a man named Jack (Bell) washes ashore and claims a deadly airborne disease is sweeping through Europe.
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Following its premiere at Fantasia Film Festival, Retreat received a limited release in the UK and US before falling largely under the radar – until now, finding a home on Netflix from today.
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It holds a 62% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a 40% score from audiences on the Popcornmeter.
In its review, The Guardian called it a "neat, tense thriller from a first-time director that provides a decent role for Jamie Bell".
Total Film said: "Tense if rather monotonously bleak, it's a shame Jason Isaacs and David Tennant didn't co-star as originally planned."
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London Evening Standard added: "A well-shot and directed telling of a claustrophobic tale which turns from thriller to horror story by the end. Only if you can't suspend your disbelief will it fail to keep you watching."
Speaking to HeyUGuys, 28 Days Later star Murphy opened up on what attracted him to the film: "Actors love these claustrophobic dramas because they’re very psychological, very character-driven.
"Retreat is all about the dynamic between the three characters, which is very appealing to any actor."
Retreat is available to stream now on Netflix.
