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In the Earth

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2021 | 107 min | Horror, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Altered States, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 95K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ben Wheatley

  • Joel FryDr. Martin Lowery
  • Ellora TorchiaAlma
  • Hayley SquiresDr. Olivia Wendle
  • Reece ShearsmithZach Whitehead
  • John HollingworthLord James Karel
  • Mark MoneroDr. Frank Jarrek