Fresh
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.
Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle
Severance
Another bloody office outing.
2006 · 1h 36m · R
Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Directed by
Christopher Smith
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Severance
Overview
Seven employees of an international weapons manufacturer are treated to a team-building weekend at the company’s newly built luxury spa lodge. Things quickly go awry as the colleagues find their corporate weekend sabotaged by a deadly enemy.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
66%
Tomatometer
Fresh
For the odd at heart, it will be worth the wait.
Tom Long, Detroit News
Fresh
It is wonderfully wry, and contains some great gags.
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press
Rotten
So there's still a smart office-horror movie left to be made. In the meantime, Severance is just another paycheck.
Michael Booth, Denver Post
Fresh
Like Shaun of the Dead, the movie enthusiastically embraces all the grotesque cliches we love and have come to expect from the form -- turning several on their ear.
Rob Salem, Toronto Star
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