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- 2007
- R
- Magnolia Pictures
- 1 h 36 m
- 2007
- R
- Magnolia Pictures
- 1 h 36 m
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)
- Comedy
- Horror
Directed By: Christopher Smith
Written By: James Moran, Christopher Smith
- 2007
- R
- Magnolia Pictures
- 1 h 36 m
- 2007
- R
- Magnolia Pictures
- 1 h 36 m
Severance
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 23 Critic Reviews
62
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 34 User Ratings
7.3
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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)
- Comedy
- Horror
Directed By: Christopher Smith
Written By: James Moran, Christopher Smith
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Top Cast
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Danny Dyer
Steve
Laura Harris
Maggie
Tim McInnerny
Richard
Toby Stephens
Harris
Claudie Blakley
Jill
Andy Nyman
Gordon
Babou Ceesay
Billy
David Gilliam
George
Julianna Drajkó
Olga
Judit Viktor
Nadia
Sándor Boros
Coach Driver
Levente Törköly
Lodge Killer
János Oláh
Flamethrower Killer
Attila Ferencz
Head-squish Killer
Béla Kasi
Headbutt Killer
Roland Kollárszky
Knife-in-butt Killer
Péter Katona
Stone Thrower Killer
Levente Lezsák
Landmine Killer
Nick Greenall
Big Gun Killer
Matthew Baker
Nose-feratu
Critic Reviews
Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 23 Critic Reviews
62
78% Positive
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
17% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Critic Reviews
Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 23 Critic Reviews
62
78% Positive
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
17% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
88
Chicago Tribune
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.
By Michael Phillips
FULL REVIEW
75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Compared with the recent spate of blockbuster sellouts, Severance is a worthy package, and fair compensation for time spent. Best to watch on the big screen, of course.
By Rick Groen
FULL REVIEW
User Reviews
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 34 User Ratings
7.3
74% Positive
25 Ratings
25 Ratings
15% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
12% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
User Reviews
User Reviews
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 34 User Ratings
7.3
74% Positive
25 Ratings
25 Ratings
15% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
12% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
10
Jun 22, 2022
I watched it 1000 times and didn't stop. amazing movie holds you from start to finish
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10
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 the humor was... dark, twisted, unique and awesome!
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75
Rolling Stone
Director and co-writer Christopher Smith, mischievously blending "The Office" with "Friday the 13th," keeps things fierce and funny enough to give Steve Carell ideas.
By Peter Travers
FULL REVIEW
70
The Hollywood Reporter
A winning combination of laughs and genuine shocks.
By Ray Bennett
FULL REVIEW
63
Boston Globe
Half hearted in its mockery of corporate culture and schlock. The filmmakers want to have it both ways -- the funny and the sadistic -- but rarely do so at the same time with any success.
By Wesley Morris
FULL REVIEW
50
Austin Chronicle
Severance is a British horror-comedy that, from the get-go, has two distracting strikes against it.
By Marc Savlov
FULL REVIEW
38
New York Post
There are a few scares, but not enough to make up for the murky script.
By V.A. Musetto
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9
Feb 17, 2023
I absolutely loved it. It keeps you in a suspense, cliffhangers are gold and final episode is a real masterpiece!
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7
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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2
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 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.
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Details
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View AllProduction Company
Qwerty Films,
Dan Films,
HanWay Films,
Isle of Man Film,
N1 European Film Produktions GmbH & Co. KG,
UK Film Council,
Wildgaze Films
Release Date May 18, 2007
Duration 1 h 36 m
Rating R
Genres
- Comedy
- Horror
Tagline Another bloody office outing.
Website
http://www.severancefilm.com/
Awards
Awards
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Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Fantasporto
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Philadelphia Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
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