Escape the Field

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
company
Anacapa Pictures
Distributed byLionsgate Films
Release date
  • May 6, 2022 (2022-05-06)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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.

Cast

Production

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

Principal photography occurred in a Toronto cornfield in September 2020.

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.

Reception

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

References

  1. ↑ Ritman, Alex (September 3, 2020). "'Umbrella Academy' Star Jordan Claire Robbins Boards Thriller 'Escape the Field' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Miska, Brad (September 7, 2020). "'Escape the Field' Traps Several Strangers in an Endless Cornfield". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Jackson, Angelique (September 23, 2020). "Tahirah Sharif and Julian Feder Join 'Escape the Field' Cast (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  4. 1 2 Hamman, Cody (September 16, 2020). "Robbins, Rossi and West star in thriller Escape the Field, currently filming". JoBlo.com. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  5. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (September 6, 2020). "'Luke Cage' Star Theo Rossi & 'Gotham' Actor Shane West Join Jordan Claire Robbins In Thriller 'Escape The Field'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 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.