The Retreat (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 2005, The Retreat is a horror film directed by Lance Kawas, running about 90 minutes. “Pray someone hears you” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of college students travels to the cottage of their psychology professor Barren in an isolated island as a reward of their teamwork in the research of Barren. They expect to spend the weekend with lots of sex, but a serial-killer turns their party in a nightmare.
Who’s in it. The Retreat stars Melissa Schuman as Nicole, Scott Vickaryous as Mark, Shanti Lowry as Chloe and Tobiasz Daszkiewicz as The Figure, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, The Retreat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Retreat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Retreat tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Retreat (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Retreat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Retreat worth watching?
- The Retreat holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Retreat?
- The Retreat stars Melissa Schuman, Scott Vickaryous, Shanti Lowry, Tobiasz Daszkiewicz and Thomas Zellen.
- When was The Retreat released?
- The Retreat was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.