Escape the Field is a 2022 American thriller film directed by Emerson Moore and starring Jordan Claire Robbins, Theo Rossi, and Shane West.[1]

Escape the Field
Theatrical release poster
Directed byEmerson Moore
Written by
  • Emerson Moore
  • Joshua Dobkin
  • Sean Wathen
Produced by
  • Andrew Davies Gans
  • Michael Philip
  • Jason Moring
  • Emerson Moore
Starring
CinematographyStephen Whitehead
Edited byMitchell Martin
Music byWill Musser
Production
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Anacapa Pictures
Distributed byLionsgate Films
Release date
  • May 6, 2022 (2022-05-06)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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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.

Cast

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Production

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Ritman, Alex (3 September 2020). "'Umbrella Academy' Star Jordan Claire Robbins Boards Thriller 'Escape the Field' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b Jackson, Angelique (23 September 2020). "Tahirah Sharif and Julian Feder Join 'Escape the Field' Cast (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (February 9, 2022). "Lionsgate Picks Up Thriller Feature 'Escape The Field', Sets Multiplatform Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  7. ^ Roxborough, Scott (February 10, 2022). "Berlin: Lionsgate Takes 'Escape the Field' for North America, U.K." The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  8. ^ "Escape the Field". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
  9. ^ Allen, Nick (May 6, 2022). "Escape the Field". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
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