Six strangers wake up in what appears to be a never-ending corn field, each with one unique instrument by their side (knife, compass, etc.). When they decide that the best course of action is to work together in order to survive and Escape the Field, they soon realize that they are not alone. Something is coming after them–they have no idea what it is, but they know that it’s dangerous. Each of these individuals must rely on strangers to carry them through this heinous scenario, but their suspicions of one another will continue to grow and make things more difficult.
Escape the Field is the perfect example of how to make something big out of very little. The budget appears small in the grand scheme of cinema, and with a limited cast and a fairly simple set, Escape the Field relies heavily on the acting of the small cast and the creativity of Writers Emerson Moore, Sean Wathern, and Joshua Dobkin to find success.
The cast is impressive as a whole, but Theo Rossi (Tyler) and Jordan Claire Robbins (Sam) are the most entertaining of the bunch. Not to say that the others don’t, but Rossi and Robbins possess a powerful vigor that allow them to shine brightly, convey emotion, and pull the film together. Escape the Field sees horror, passion, pain, and exuberance come to light, and these two individuals exude these things with great aplomb–allowing a seemingly unrealistic scenario to feel more accessible and believable, ultimately pulling viewers into the narrative.
Escape the Field relies a great deal on the ability of the camera and electrical department to express the ideas of horror and thrill throughout the course of the film. Without these elements Escape the Field would fail to interest viewers and I believe that the integrity of the film would be compromised. Darkness comes and goes throughout Escape the Field, and that plays a pivotal role in how viewers receive the film; and it also plays a significant role in the film’s delivery as well. The crew uses darkness to enhance the horror that exists within the film, and I’m not sure that without the expertise of the crew that the horror reaches viewers as intended. The prowess of the crew keeps viewers on edge, never really knowing what to expect next–what they do know, however, is that something is coming. Moore, Wathern, and Dobkin never relent as they do all that they can to encourage viewers to remain focused, preparing for the next inevitable fright.
It seems at times that Escape the Field is slow-moving, maybe even a little lethargic–but this comes as a result of viewers sort of losing track of time. Viewers lose track of time much like the characters do, allowing viewers to feel like part of the story and connect with the characters on screen. This connection remains throughout the entirety of the film, helping to guide viewers through the story and the film as a whole.
Through all of the horror, mystery, and thrills, Escape the Field becomes an interesting combination of Saw, A Quiet Place, and The Most Dangerous Game. Moore’s multi-genre film is inviting, scary, and full of life, and it requires viewers to think and play a role in the story. Everyone fits into their roles nicely, and the film thrives as a result of what each and every person does successfully.
Directed by Emerson Moore.
Written by Emerson Moore, Sean Wathen, & Joshua Dobkin.
Starring Jordan Claire Robbins, Theo Rossi, Tahirah Sharif, Elena Juatco, Julian Feder, Shane West, etc.
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