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Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   13,589 votes
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Director:
Christopher Smith
Writers:
James Moran (screenplay) and
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Contact:
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Release Date:
25 August 2006 (Ireland) more
Genre:
Comedy | Horror | Thriller more
Tagline:
Another bloody office outing. more
Plot:
A team-building weekend in the mountains of Eastern Europe goes horribly wrong for the sales division... more | add synopsis
Awards:
4 wins & 1 nomination more
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(44 articles)
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User Comments:
Clever, witty and scary! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Toby Stephens ... Harris
Claudie Blakley ... Jill

Andy Nyman ... Gordon
Babou Ceesay ... Billy

Tim McInnerny ... Richard
Laura Harris ... Maggie
Danny Dyer ... Steve
David Gilliam ... George
Juli Drajkó ... Olga
Judit Viktor ... Nadia
Sándor Boros ... Coach Driver
Levente Törköly ... Lodge Killer
János Oláh ... Flamethrower Killer
Attila Ferencz ... Head-squish Killer
Bela Kasi ... Headbutt Killer
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
P45 (UK) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong bloody violence, language, drug content and some sexuality/nudity.
Runtime:
96 min | Canada:90 min (Toronto International Film Festival)
Country:
UK | Germany
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital EX
Filming Locations:
Hungary more
Company:
Dan Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Toby Stephens wanted to do the movie because he'd never done a horror film before and liked the comedy/horror mix of the project. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Gordon is being tortured, his missing leg changes from his left to his right one and back again between shots. more
Quotes:
Flamethrower Killer: [yelling at Jill in Hungarian than voice turns sarcastic] Palisade. more
Soundtrack:
Summertimin' more

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26 out of 39 people found the following comment useful:-
Clever, witty and scary!, 14 August 2006
8/10
Author: Rachael McConkey (puke_on_c0ps) from Manchester, England

I recently saw this film premiere in Manchester as part of the Sky Festival and I have to say, I was impressed. I went in expecting nothing much, having read the comments and other info on IMDb before I went. However, these do not do this film justice.

It was witty, clever, well written but managed to balance this perfectly with it's horror elements. The idea behind the story is seemingly unique within cinema, and therefore was interesting and kept the viewer gripped. The acting was of a high standard in particular, Andy Nyman. I would say that Danny Dyer's role was well-played etc etc, but I met him afterwards, (and there was also a Q+A session) and he was rather obnoxious, I didn't like him (think Moff from Human Traffic... that wasn't method acting).

As for the direction, it is very commendable, in fact, the director Chris Smith, held a Q+A after the film and he definitely knew what he was talking about, as a big horror fan/geek, that was refreshing to see, particularly since none of his other films have approached this genre with any gusto. The film is reminiscent of Calvaire (the ordeal) and you can definitely see this in the direction - (he did say that Calvaire was one of his favourite films when I questioned him about the similarities).

Overall the film is definitely worth your hard earned £6. A wonderful example of GOOD contemporary British cinema, something which is difficult to find these days. However, I can't help wondering whether or not it's all an allegory to British rave culture...?!?!

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