Understanding the characters and setting would make the disruption hit us harder. Instead there's a disconnect... But that doesn't mean the movie isn't still entertaining.

| Jun 2, 2021

Mills has a grasp of survival horror pacing that builds up a few good thrills and chills... Yet The Retreat always manages to take a step back from its innovative or even solid moments.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Jun 1, 2021

"The Retreat" is efficient and angry with an explosive screenplay from Alyson Richards.

| Original Score: 3/4 | May 27, 2021

The Retreat is a well-made and amusing survivalist slasher film that gets the job done with suitably violent and gory aplomb.

| Original Score: 3/4 | May 24, 2021

Richards' script and the film's stars (particularly Pirie) allow for compelling explorations of Valerie and Renee, but "The Retreat" is less adept at navigating the much wider, weirder possibilities it begins to tease out.

| Original Score: C+ | May 20, 2021

Truly, a digestible and effective approach to horror.

| May 20, 2021