Severance

Name: Severance
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Comedy
Released: May 18, 2007
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 62
Cast: Danny Dyer, Laura Harris, Tim McInnerny

2007

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Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: May 18, 2007 | R

Starring: Danny Dyer, Laura Harris, Tim McInnerny

Summary: Working nine to five is a real killer, but teambuilding holidays can sometimes be even worse. Forget office politics, only the smartest will survive this bloody office outing. (Magnolia Pictures)

Director: Christopher Smith

Genre(s): Thriller, Horror, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 96 min

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Michael Phillips

I prefer my horror with a chaser of wit, and Severance, a modest but very lively British import, serves it up in harsh but high style. Read full review

Pete Vonder Haar

What's more refreshing about Severance is how the movie's humor offsets the violence, and even that is pretty restrained (at least by modern standards). Read full review

Scott Tobias

Severance still seems a few rewrites away from living up to its potential, but it's remarkable how much just a modicum of wit can spice up the standard backwoods slice-and-dice. Scaring people with a horror film is easy; entertaining them takes a little skill. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

A lively romp through terrain less traveled than you might think. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

The chintzy characters, hair-raising deaths, and one spectacular rocket-launcher joke aren't enough to give "Hostel" a run for its blood. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Manages to mix in a few good gags with the requisite gore. Read full review

V.A. Musetto

There are a few scares, but not enough to make up for the murky script. Read full review

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helicopterInter

Jul 26, 2013

I was nervous the whole time like it was a serious horror movie but at the same time this made the dark humorous jokes even more relieving. In my opinion this movie pulls of the balancing act of being a good horror movie AND a good comedy movie perfectly. Thrilling in several ways. And theI was nervous the whole time like it was a serious horror movie but at the same time this made the dark humorous jokes even more relieving. In my opinion this movie pulls of the balancing act of being a good horror movie AND a good comedy movie perfectly. Thrilling in several ways. And the humor was... dark, twisted, unique and awesome!… Expand

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The_D4RknesS

Jun 22, 2022

I watched it 1000 times and didn't stop. amazing movie holds you from start to finish

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BlancoA.

May 26, 2007

One of the funniest toungue-in-cheek horror films I've seen in a LONG time. The plot is pretty clever, and the cast is terrific. The story, while a social comment on defense contractors and the like, is great while not beating you over the head. Most definitely recommended.

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JoeC.

May 2, 2007

If you enjoyed Shaun of the Dead, chances are you will get your money's worth with this one. The first 80 minutes of this movie are excellent for what it is. The last 10 minutes keep it from being a cult classic. You have a handful of people who work for a company that builds weapons If you enjoyed Shaun of the Dead, chances are you will get your money's worth with this one. The first 80 minutes of this movie are excellent for what it is. The last 10 minutes keep it from being a cult classic. You have a handful of people who work for a company that builds weapons for national defense. They go to the woods to partake in team-building activities. What could go wrong?… Expand

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tedleanse

May 6, 2012

a comedy-horror movies, leaning more towards horror (i think). i found that some of the comedy didn't fit in the movie, but by no means did this lessen the film. solid acting for everyone, good directing and writing (some of the "funny" moments could have been cut) and good horror/thriller scenes.

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Riren

Jun 15, 2007

Despite mild political relevance (military profiteering bad!) and some general humor (haha, the pot head saw the killers and no one believes him), Severence is a movie for horror fans. Most of the humor and all of the best humor are grim nods to trappings of the 70's and 80's Despite mild political relevance (military profiteering bad!) and some general humor (haha, the pot head saw the killers and no one believes him), Severence is a movie for horror fans. Most of the humor and all of the best humor are grim nods to trappings of the 70's and 80's horror films, which are quite funny to a familiar audience, but to an unfamiliar one just seem like poor directing. It boasts a very good cast and a delightful spirit under its morose pretenses, making it the sort of film you'll have to force yourself to laugh at in the beginning, like a kickstart, and will be off coasting for the rest of the picture.… Expand

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Broyax

Jan 27, 2017

Oui, je sais ce qu'on dit, il faut faire preuve d'indulgence envers les **** films indépendants à petit budget, un peu comme avec ces jeux "indés" roulés sous les aisselles dans une cave par 3 pelés et un tondu... mais tout de même ! à part quelques morts violentes, une fort jolie blondeOui, je sais ce qu'on dit, il faut faire preuve d'indulgence envers les **** films indépendants à petit budget, un peu comme avec ces jeux "indés" roulés sous les aisselles dans une cave par 3 pelés et un tondu... mais tout de même ! à part quelques morts violentes, une fort jolie blonde toute mimi, une caricature (maladroite) du séminaire typique payé par la boîte (Caméra chiée, Forest Edition), le film se traîne lamentablement et se borne au remplissage somnifère pour masquer son écriture minable. Severance est si rance qu'on le balance à la poubelle aussitôt après l'avoir vu.… Expand

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