Severance

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Severance

R

2006

1h 35m

Horror

Comedy

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Members (Danny Dyer, Laura Harris, Tim McInnerny) of the Palisades Defense Corp. sales group arrive in Europe for a team-building exercise. A fallen tree blocks the route, and they must hike to their destination. However, a psychotic killer lurks in the woods, and he has a horrible fate in mind for each of the co-workers.

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Critics Consensus

A twisted and bloody spoof on office life, Severance nicely balances comedy and nasty horror.

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Bruce Westbrook

Houston Chronicle

The cast shows spark and gusto, especially Laura Harris as a vulnerable yet intrepid survivor type and Danny Dyer as a bent druggie who straightens out long enough to fight back.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 8, 2007

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Tom Long

Detroit News

For the odd at heart, it will be worth the wait.

Jun 8, 2007

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Terry Lawson

Detroit Free Press

It is wonderfully wry, and contains some great gags.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 8, 2007

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Steve Newton

Georgia Straight

Discriminating horror fans should also note that it's the most exhilarating fright flick to hit theatres since last year's The Descent.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 6, 2010

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Tricia Olszewski

Washington City Paper

Severance is a story of terrible things that couldn't have happened to funnier people.

Mar 6, 2008

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David Cornelius

eFilmCritic.com

Sitting through its increasingly sluggish pace feels like, well, work.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 3, 2007

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Mel S

This show is absolutely brilliant. As an avid and non judgmental tv-show consumer, I typically can predict how things end. Here's my prediction: There are multiples layers under those 4 employees that are re-refining the 4 buckets on the floor under. At some point everything must be fully “clean” and, I wonder if that is where it all converges into the job of one person. If so what if that person could be people or "outies" playing some kind of game, a child born into lumen, or, the person themselves - using some app geared for "wellness." And by doing so they’ve mastered the 4 tempers and can't ever fully leave the severed world with the security systems in place. Of course, there will always be "malfunctions" in technology so there are aberrations like Reghabi but these things can be fixed. The show has a weird mix of science and religion, and although odd, we do "bow" to technology on a daily basis. So there's some validity and genius as to how they are associating the two. I can't think of a better way to start the social necessary commentary on technology and its place in society, than this show. Or...well I can, but I'm not the writer of this show. I'm already anticipating the way this group of writers will push the boundaries in further projects, if you're reading this I want in! Nice job!!! ; ) -Pro Neuroscience-TV Sleuth PS. This is my first TV show review ever so much respect. And to the eternal haters - be nice, relax, and go stretch your legs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/01/25

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Scott L

I made it thru 3 episodes. I feel that this was a major achievement. OMG I've got a headache!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/22/25

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Orlando C

Jesus christ this movie was terrible. Not funny, not scary. Wth passes for entertainment with people now?

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Jeremy A

The first part of this movie was soooo boring. The last 3rd made up for it. 2.*

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Jay H

Funny and terrifying - you've never seen anything quite like it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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Oaklee D

If you're looking for a well made and genuinely funny horror comedy than look no further, give this film a shot!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/29/24

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Synopsis

Members (Danny Dyer, Laura Harris, Tim McInnerny) of the Palisades Defense Corp. sales group arrive in Europe for a team-building exercise. A fallen tree blocks the route, and they must hike to their destination. However, a psychotic killer lurks in the woods, and he has a horrible fate in mind for each of the co-workers.

Director: Christopher Smith
Producer: Jason Newmark
Screenwriter: Christopher Smith, James Moran
Production Co: Qwerty Films, UK Film Council
Rating: R (Language|Drug Content|Some Sexuality/Nudity|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Apr 20, 2007
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $136.4K
Runtime: 1h 35m

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