Cillian Murphy and Thandiwe Newton's thriller Retreat is now streaming for free in the UK.
The feature directorial debut of Carl Tibbetts, the 2011 movie features the Oppenheimer and Line of Duty stars as a couple who live on a remote island after they're told they survived a lethal airborne virus.
From today, 1 July, the film is streaming for free on Tubi, an ad-supported streaming service that's available in the UK and other countries. Netflix subscribers can also catch the movie on that platform.
Co-written by Tibbetts and journalist and mystery novel author Janice Hallett, Retreat follows architect Martin (Murphy) and journalist Kate (Newton) as they navigate a rough patch in their marriage after suffering a miscarriage.
The pair retreat to Blackholme Island, a remote Scottish island where they've previously spent their holidays. When a suspicious blackout cut all communications with the mainland, they're reached by a soldier, Private Jack Corman (Jamie Bell), who informs them of the outbreak of the disease.
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The self-contained, horror-tinged thriller also stars Jimmy Yuill as Doug, the boat ferryman and owner of Fairweather Cottage, and Marilyn Mantle as his wife, credited as Mrs Doug.
Retreat premiered at Fantasia Film Festival back in the summer of 2011 before landing in cinemas for a limited release in October of the same year. Even after hitting cinemas in the UK and the US, the film has largely gone unnoticed, despite receiving some positive reviews.
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On IMDb, viewers have been captivated by the atmospheric, gloomy tones of the movie, described by one audience member as "dark and disturbing" but spoiled by a "disappointing ending".
On Rotten Tomatoes Retreat has a 63% critics' score, with The Guardian calling it a "neat, well-crafted three-hander" making good use of its locations and offering a meaty role to Bell.
Retreat is streaming on Tubi and Netflix in the UK.
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Stefania is a freelance writer specialising in TV and movies. After graduating from City University, London, she covered LGBTQ+ news and pursued a career in entertainment journalism, with her work appearing in outlets including Little White Lies, The Skinny, Radio Times and Digital Spy.
Her beats are horror films and period dramas, especially if fronted by queer women. She can argue why Scream is the best slasher in four languages (and a half).
