Escape the Field
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| Directed by | Emerson Moore |
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| Cinematography | Stephen Whitehead |
| Edited by | Mitchell Martin |
| Music by | Will Musser |
Production company | Anacapa Pictures |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate Films |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Escape the Field is a 2022 American thriller film directed by Emerson Moore and starring Jordan Claire Robbins, Theo Rossi, and Shane West.[1]
Plot[edit]
Six kidnapped strangers wake up in an endless cornfield. No knowing who abducted them, they must survive in a hostile environment by solving puzzles using their respective abilities and with provided objects including matches, a compass, a canteen, a single-bullet gun, a lantern, and a knife.
Cast[edit]
- Jordan Claire Robbins as Sam[2]
- Theo Rossi as Tyler[2]
- Shane West as Ryan[2]
- Elena Juatco as Denise[3]
- Julian Feder as Ethan
- Tahirah Sharif as Cameron[3]
- Emerson Moore as Business Man
- Jeff Kress as Creature
Production[edit]
Crystal Reed was initially cast in the role played by Robbins.[2][4]
Principal photography occurred in a Toronto cornfield in September 2020.[2][4][5]
Release[edit]
In February 2022, it was announced that Lionsgate acquired North American and UK distribution rights to the film, which was released in May 2022.[6][7]
Reception[edit]
The film has a 19% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 3.80/10.[8] Nick Allen of RogerEbert.com awarded the film one star out of four.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Ritman, Alex (3 September 2020). "'Umbrella Academy' Star Jordan Claire Robbins Boards Thriller 'Escape the Field' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Miska, Brad (7 September 2020). "'Escape the Field' Traps Several Strangers in an Endless Cornfield". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ a b Jackson, Angelique (23 September 2020). "Tahirah Sharif and Julian Feder Join 'Escape the Field' Cast (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ a b Hamman, Cody (16 September 2020). "Robbins, Rossi and West star in thriller Escape the Field, currently filming". JoBlo.com. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (6 September 2020). "'Luke Cage' Star Theo Rossi & 'Gotham' Actor Shane West Join Jordan Claire Robbins In Thriller 'Escape The Field'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (February 9, 2022). "Lionsgate Picks Up Thriller Feature 'Escape The Field', Sets Multiplatform Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (February 10, 2022). "Berlin: Lionsgate Takes 'Escape the Field' for North America, U.K." The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ "Escape the Field". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
- ^ Allen, Nick (May 6, 2022). "Escape the Field". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
