School Getaway
School Getaway

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School Getaway

2011
Movie
Adult · 18+
113 min
English

This takes place in 1910 and these European schoolboys show you in five scenes the intimate lessons of love, lust and they're only interests are a charming class of classmates. They want to learn about each other only in private ways and there is no academic setting for these uncut twinks.

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IMDb4.0/10
Director: Anthony HickoxGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

During a class trip to a remote wilderness lodge, a group of high school students finds themselves targeted by a ruthless killer. As they try to survive the night, they uncover a dark secret about the lodge and its surroundings, realizing that escaping the wilderness might be more dangerous than confronting the threat within. The students must band together to outwit their pursuer and escape with their lives.

Critical Reception

School Getaway received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, who found the film to be a derivative and uninspired entry into the slasher genre. While some acknowledged its attempts at suspense, the majority criticized its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • A derivative and predictable slasher film with little to offer genre fans.

  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver genuine scares or compelling characters.

  • The plot is thin and the execution is uninspired, making for a forgettable viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience reception for School Getaway was overwhelmingly negative, with viewers citing a lack of suspense, poor acting, and a story that felt recycled from better horror films. Many found the film to be boring and predictable, with little reason to recommend it.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'When Good Ghouls Go Bad' and was intended as a horror-comedy before being reworked into a more straightforward slasher film.

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