Rent In the Earth (2021)

2.9 of 5 from 316 ratings
1h 43min
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Synopsis:
From writer and director Ben Wheatley, 'In the Earth' is the story of a scientist and park scout who venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run. Through the night, their journey becomes a terrifying voyage through the heart of darkness, the forest coming to life around them.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Andrew Starke
Writers:
Ben Wheatley
Studio:
Universal Pictures
Genres:
Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Thrillers
BBFC:
Release Date:
25/10/2021
Run Time:
103 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.39:1
Colour:
Colour
BBFC:
Release Date:
25/10/2021
Run Time:
107 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.39:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
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Reviews (7) of In the Earth

There are better Ben Wheatley movies - In the Earth review by AER

Spoiler Alert
20/09/2021

In The Earth has atmosphere and impressive settings for days but it falls down because the plot lacks clarity. Up until the half-way mark, In The Earth is intriguing, but then the narrative loses its grip until it turns into a series of interesting but bewildering ideas that have as much rhyme or reason as a pop-promo. It looks, sounds and feels very cool but it lacks heart or true human interest. I was never invested in the peril shared by the two main characters once they encountered those hiding in the woods. Hayley Squires' delivers a weird and not particularly convincing performance as a rogue doctor on a nebulous mission, everyone else is a bit better. The mission's raison d'etre is original but garbled in the telling. It's probably best for most viewers to enjoy the awesome visuals and sound design. Ben Wheatley used to be my fave UK director but since Free Fire, he's been a bit flat for me. Maybe he's running out of creative steam. After Happy New Year Colin Burstead, Rebecca, and now this, he should maybe take longer between films to come up with something really worth our while once more.

4 out of 6 members found this review helpful.

Another tedious Ben Wheatley film - In the Earth review by Alphaville

Spoiler Alert
10/11/2021

Something evil lurks in the woods. Cue our hero and heroine to wander into them and meet a silly bad man. Even a good director would have trouble with such a hoary old plot (written by director Ben himself). If you’ve seen a Wheatley film before, you’ll know how long drawn-out they can be. This is no different. Surely even die-hard horror fans will hit the FF key before long.

4 out of 7 members found this review helpful.

Like a low key Dr. Who episode - In the Earth review by SG

Spoiler Alert
30/11/2021

I like the films of Ben Wheatley. This one needs a bit of tidying up but the premise is good. It’s got a touch of The Wicker Man about it, plus a little bit of Hereditary.

Two people set off on a mission into the woods and, guess what, it doesn’t go well! It’s a solid British thriller but the plot is a bit sketchy and doesn’t unravel cleanly. There are quite a few shots from the characters' POV which is exciting and exhilarating. There is ruthless violence and amazing special effects - yes old school special effects and not CGI which is a truly great thing to see, as nowadays when there’s any hint of CGI Dwayne Johnson pops up on screen.

The visual imagery and haunting soundtrack really make this movie. It’s like going to the cinema and feeling hallucinations, it’s that good. But ultimately it’s let down by being a bit muddled and slightly long at one hour 50 minutes. It's got Covid references so have your mask with you.

It’s a good effort though, as usual from one of our finest maverick directors.

6.9/10

2 out of 3 members found this review helpful.

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