In the Earth

2021·Movie
1h 47min·R
IMDb5.1Metacritic634.4Rotten Tomatoes79%28%

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In the Earth fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4
  • Wonder4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

The mind, mystery, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

Nature is a force of evil.

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.
Folk HorrorPsychedelic Eco-HorrorUncanny AtmosphereStrobe Effects & SoundscapesPsychological DreadSurreal Forest NightmareBen WheatleyHallucinatory Experience

Crew

Directed by:
Ben Wheatley, Charlie Vaughan, Anita Christy
Written by:
Ben Wheatley
Produced by:
Ben Wheatley, Amy Jump, Shaheen Baig
Composed by:
Clint Mansell, Tapio Liukkonen, Martin Pavey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about In the Earth

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Where can I stream In the Earth legally?

NetflixKanopyTubi TV

In the Earth is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is In the Earth worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In the Earth rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is In the Earth?

1 h 47 min

In the Earth runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on In the Earth?

Critics71
Audiences41

Not quite. Critics rate In the Earth higher (71) than audiences (41). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is In the Earth in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch In the Earth?

55ADARAUAZBGBOBRBYBZCACHCLCOCR+41

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for In the Earth in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does In the Earth use?

Agony of the FeetBatman GambitDrugs Are GoodMinimalist CastReal Life Writes the PlotVillains Want MercyMushroom SambaMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneClarke's Third LawTome of Eldritch LoreBathosHypocritical Humorand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for In the Earth, including Agony of the Feet, Batman Gambit, Drugs Are Good.

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