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A Field in England

Open Up And Let The Devil In

2013 · 1h 30m · NOT RATED Adventure, Comedy, Drama, History, Horror, Thriller
Directed by Ben Wheatley

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Overview

During the Civil War in 17th-Century England, a small group of deserters flee from a raging battle through an overgrown field. They are captured by an alchemist, who forces the group to aid him in his search to find a hidden treasure that he believes is buried in the field. Crossing a vast mushroom circle, which provides their first meal, the group quickly descend into a chaos of arguments, fighting and paranoia, and, as it becomes clear that the treasure might be something other than gold, they slowly become victim to the terrifying energies trapped inside the field.

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87%
Tomatometer
Fresh

It's the English Civil War on magic mushrooms!

Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Fresh

It's about shifting power games, mostly, and suggests a period film made by Samuel Beckett in one of his more playful moods.

Ty Burr, Boston Globe
Fresh

A challenging piece of work to be sure, due for eventual midnight-movie cultdom.

William Goss, Film.com
Fresh

"A Field in England" tosses fascinating ingredients into its bubbling pot, and while the resulting dish - a blend of historical action drama, character study and psychedelic kaleidoscope - doesn't entirely cohere, it gives off a pungent aroma.

Andy Webster, New York Times
Fresh

Prepare to be mesmerized by "A Field in England," a movie of singular originality.

Soren Anderson, Seattle Times

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