The hunt is on.|May. 06, 2022|United States|89 Min.|R
Genre: Horror;Thriller
Description: “Escape the Field” (2022) is a horror film that shares a familiar premise with other similar movies. The cast includes both newcomers and well-known TV actors, such as Tahirah Sharif, known for her role in “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” and Theo Rossi from “Sons of Anarchy.” While the film benefits from its talented cast, it struggles to develop compelling characters, making it hard for viewers to connect or engage with the story. The plot centers on six strangers—Sharif, Rossi, Shane West, Jordan Claire Robbins, Elena Juatco, and Julian Feder—who wake up in a mysterious cornfield armed only with a single item to aid their escape. As they work together, they discover a shared emblem on their items, which they believe is connected to their captors. To survive, they must trust one another and navigate the dangers lurking in the field. This marks the debut feature for writer-director Emerson Moore and co-writers Sean Wathen and Joshua Dobkin, and inexperience shows in certain scenes. Some performances feel disjointed, suggesting a lack of directorial guidance to refine them further. The characters lack the urgency needed to convincingly portray their dire situation, with only Sharif delivering a standout performance. Robbins, positioned as the lead and the typical “final girl,” fails to bring the necessary charisma to captivate the audience. Overall, the film falls short in creating an engaging or memorable experience.
Cast director: Emerson Moore
Cast actor: Jordan Claire Robbins, Theo Rossi, Tahirah Sharif, Shane West, Elena Juatco, Julian Feder, Dillon Jagersky, Nicole Kawalez
Original name: Escape the Field