A field in England

Author

Ben Wheatley

Call Number

• DVD DRAMA (CEN)

Performers

Julian Barratt, Peter Ferdinando, Richard Glover, Ryan Pope, Reece Shearsmith, Michael Smiley.

Publication Information

[Austin, TX] : Drafthouse Films, [2014]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (8 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm)

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

England: 1648 AD. A small group of deserters flee from a raging battle through an overgrown field. They are captured by two men: O'Neil and Cutler. O'Neil, an alchemist, 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.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.

Special features: Audio commentary with director Ben Wheatley, producer Andy Starke and sound editor Martin Pavey ; interview with Ben Wheatley ; camera test reel ; Master class featurettes: The edit, The practice of magic: visual effects, Influences, If thoul't be silent: recording the sound, The world of the field: location, Costume, Cinematography: the look of the film, Only shadows: acting, Scoring the field: music ; trailer.