Wanted to spotlight Drafthouse Films and their U.S. release of A FIELD IN ENGLAND, a psychedelic cinematic trip into magic and madness. This is the fourth feature film by acclaimed writer/director Ben Wheatley (DOWN TERRACE, KILL LIST, SIGHTSEERS), who is becoming known for his ability to bend genres in unexpected ways. A FIELD IN ENGLAND follows a group of English Civil War soldiers in the 17th century who are captured by an alchemist and led into a vast mushroom field, where they fall victim to violent and nightmarish forces. The cast includes Michael Smiley, Reece Shearsmith, Julian Barratt, Richard Glover, Peter Ferdinando, Ryan Pope, and the voice of Sara Dee. The film will open in theaters and VOD on February 7, 2014. Check out the trippy trailer below and tell us what you think in the comments. Also take a look at these two alternate poster images from the film:
Synopsis: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 (Michael Smiley), 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 descends 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.
A Field In England is a psychedelic trip into magic and madness from Ben Wheatley, the award-winning director of Down Terrace, Kill List and Sightseers.
Title: A FIELD IN ENGLAND
Director: BEN WHEATLEY
Distributor: DRAFTHOUSE FILMS
Theatrical Release Date: FEBRUARY 7, 2014
VOD Release Date: FEBRUARY 7, 2014
Runtime: 91 MINS
Rating: NOT RATED
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