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Exclusive Interviews – Ben Wheatley and Reece Shearsmith on In The Earth

June 14, 2021 by EJ Moreno

EJ Moreno speaks with the director and star behind In The Earth…

In The Earth is a surreal and visually stunning horror experience. In speaking with its director and one of the actors, you can tell they enjoyed crafting this twisted film.

Director Ben Wheatley opens up about his early memories of the horror genre and what surrealist filmmakers inspired the film, while actor Reece Shearsmith dives into the strange process of filming during the pandemic and his villainous role.

Watch the interviews here, and be sure to follow us on YouTube for more exclusive interviews and videos…

As the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run. Through the night, their journey becomes a terrifying voyage through the heart of darkness, the forest coming to life around them.

In The Earth is written and directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Joel Fry, Reece Shearsmith, Hayley Squires, Ellora Torchia, John Hollingworth, and Mark Monero. In The Earth is in cinemas 18th June, with previews 17th June.

 

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Exclusives, Flickering Myth TV, Interviews, Movies Tagged With: Ben Wheatley, in the earth, Reece Shearsmith

About EJ Moreno

EJ Moreno is a film and television critic and entertainment writer who joined the pop culture website Flickering Myth in 2018 and now serves as the executive producer of Flickering Myth TV, a YouTube channel with over 27,000 subscribers. With over a decade of experience, he is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic who is also part of the Critics Choice Association and GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

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