Director Ben Wheatley Wraps Production on a Secret Horror Film Project THE EARTH
Ben Wheatley, the director of films such as Kill List, Free Fire, and High Rise, has just completed production on a secret under-the-radar horror film project titled The Earth.
The film was shot entirely during the pandemic and the story deals with a search for a cure to a disastrous virus. Here’s the plot summary that has been shared:
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.
The film stars Joel Fry (Yesterday), Ellora Torchia (Midsommar), Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake), and Reece Shearsmith.
Neon has picked up the right to the film and the plan is to release it next year. I like the films that Wheatley has made in his career. His most recent film was Netflix’s adaptation of Rebecca, which I enjoyed. I’ll be looking forward to seeing how this next film of his turns out.
Source: Deadline