In the Earth

In the Earth

Nature is a force of evil.

Directed by Ben Wheatley

Produced by Rook Films, Protagonist Pictures

2021107 min5.6 / 10

A paranoid, atmospheric horror-thriller that blurs science and folklore in an isolated forest setting, where trust erodes and reality becomes uncertain.

As a deadly virus ravages the world, Dr. Martin Lowery embarks on a mission to reach test site ATU327A, a research hub deep in the Arboreal Forest. The arduous journey, guided by park scout Alma, is set back by a nighttime attack that leaves the two bruised and shoeless. When they run into Zach, a man living off the grid, they gratefully accept his help. Zach’s intentions aren’t exactly what they seem, however, and a path out of the forest and into safety quickly fades as the line between myth and science blurs.

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  • Is In the Earth one of a kind? No. Less singular than 97% of films.

  • Is In the Earth scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 95% of films.

  • Is In the Earth easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does In the Earth end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is In the Earth violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is In the Earth sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity8

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Surprise21

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Love10

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