Escape the Field explained

Director:Emerson Moore
Music:Will Musser
Cinematography:Stephen Whitehead
Editing:Mitchell Martin
Studio:Anacapa Pictures
Distributor:Lionsgate Films
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

Six kidnapped strangers wake up in an endless cornfield. Not 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.

Production

Crystal Reed was initially cast in the role played by Robbins.

Principal photography occurred in a Toronto cornfield in September 2020.[2] [3] [4]

Release

In February 2022, it was announced that Lionsgate acquired North American and UK distribution rights to the film, which was released in May 2022.[5] [6]

Reception

The film has a 19% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 3.80/10.[7] Nick Allen of RogerEbert.com awarded the film one star out of four.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ritman. Alex. 'Umbrella Academy' Star Jordan Claire Robbins Boards Thriller 'Escape the Field' (Exclusive). 3 September 2020. The Hollywood Reporter. 5 February 2021.
  2. Web site: Miska. Brad. ‘Escape the Field’ Traps Several Strangers in an Endless Cornfield. 7 September 2020. Bloody Disgusting. 5 February 2021.
  3. Web site: Hamman. Cody. Robbins, Rossi and West star in thriller Escape the Field, currently filming. 16 September 2020. JoBlo.com. 5 February 2021.
  4. Web site: Wiseman. Andreas. 'Luke Cage' Star Theo Rossi & 'Gotham' Actor Shane West Join Jordan Claire Robbins In Thriller 'Escape The Field'. 6 September 2020. Deadline Hollywood. 5 February 2021.
  5. Web site: D’Alessandro. Anthony. Lionsgate Picks Up Thriller Feature ‘Escape The Field’, Sets Multiplatform Release. February 9, 2022. Deadline Hollywood. February 16, 2022.
  6. Roxborough. Scott. Berlin: Lionsgate Takes ‘Escape the Field’ for North America, U.K.. February 10, 2022. The Hollywood Reporter. February 16, 2022.
  7. Web site: Escape the Field. Rotten Tomatoes. May 6, 2022.
  8. Web site: Allen. Nick. Escape the Field. May 6, 2022. RogerEbert.com. May 9, 2022.