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Shot in beech woods approximately an hour outside of London.

is a 2021 British folk horror film written and directed by Ben Wheatley . Produced and filmed in secret over 15 days during the COVID-19 pandemic, the film explores themes of isolation, ecological dread, and the intersection of science and folklore. Production Overview In The Earth (2021)

Joel Fry, Ellora Torchia, Reece Shearsmith, and Hayley Squires. Shot in beech woods approximately an hour outside of London

The story is set during a global pandemic. Scientist (Joel Fry) travels to a remote research outpost in a forest to assist Dr. Olivia Wendle (Hayley Squires), who is investigating a complex fungal network. Accompanied by park scout Alma (Ellora Torchia), their journey turns into a hallucinatory nightmare when they encounter Zach (Reece Shearsmith), a squatter living in the woods who has developed a ritualistic, spiritual obsession with the forest's ancient forces. Critical & Commercial Reception In the Earth (2021) Movie Review Olivia Wendle (Hayley Squires), who is investigating a

Ben Wheatley, known for Kill List and Rebecca .