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Psychological horror directed by Ben Wheatley. Set during the English Civil War, the film follows a small group of deserted soldiers who are captured by a mysterious alchemist by the name of O'Neil (Michael Smiley). When they are forced to help O'Neil find treasure that is believed to be hidden in a field, they feed themselves on the abundant mushrooms found in the English countryside. As their search continues, the group begin a quick descent into paranoid psychological turmoil and begin to suspect that the treasure they have been seeking may be something else altogether. From .co.uk ----------- Try and pin down director Ben Wheatley at your peril. His gritty debut, Down Terrace was followed by, in Kill List, a superb mix of horror, comedy and thriller that wasn't afraid to change tone as and when required. Then there was seers, his accled, shocking comedy horror. A Field In England is a slightly smaller production in scale than his last films at least, but in terms of its ambition, it continues to reflect one of Britain's most interesting contemporary filmmakers. A Field In England is set in the midst of the English Civil War, following a quartet of deserters. Said group soon fall under the influence of a thief, played by Michael Smiley, and the search begins for buried treasure. Wheatley, however, has more ingredients here, not least the introduction of some particularly potent mushrooms, that soon begin to affect the adventures of his characters, and the direction of the film. It ends up an utterly unpredictable, bold piece of cinema, that's frequently funny, very British and, at its best, downright brilliant. And, as always, Wheatley makes sure that the DVD doesn't skimp on interesting extra features too. Boasting terrific performances from the likes of Michael Smicer, Reece Shearsmith, Julian Barratt and Peter Ferdinando, A Field In England is a treat of a film, and as far as Ben Wheatley's directorial career stands, makes him firmly four from four. He's a major talent, who's continuing to get better.. --Jon Foster