The Fields (2011)

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Tells the story of a young boy and his family who are terrorized by an unseen presence.

Overview
"The Fields" is a 2011 suspense thriller film directed by Tom Mattera and Dave Mazzoni. Written by Harrison Smith, the motion picture checks out an unique blend of thriller, horror, and mystery genres, forecasting an engaging storytelling that keeps audiences glued to the end. This chilling narrative stars Cloris Leachman, Tara Reid, Joshua Ormond, Bev Appleton, and Faust Checho.

Plot Summary
The film revolves around a small young boy, Steven, portrayed by Joshua Ormond, who is sent out to deal with his grandparents in their Pennsylvania farmhouse during the late 1970s. The story as penned by Harrison Smith is partially based upon his own experiences as a child. The movie delves into a dark journey through Steven's world, setting him as an essential point of intricate, suspenseful events. Steven's enigmatic endeavor unfolds as he starts to explore a huge, potentially hazardous cornfield that lies beyond his grandparents' yard.

Important Events
As Steven engages more with the mesmerizing cornfield and the paranoia it imparts, the characters' agonies deepen. Steven deals with a significantly foreboding presence in the cornfields, which are already considered hazardous by the locals and his grandparents. His grandparents, played by Cloris Leachman and Bev Appleton, significantly worry about Steven's obsession with the fields. Unsettling occurrences start occurring, which hint towards a sinister force hiding in the cornfields. Warning signs install, developing a slow-burning scary that engulfs the farmhouse and its residents.

The Turning Point
Things take an ominous twist when the radios and tv start relaying news about the well-known Manson Family trials, magnifying the fear and horror. The looming scary becomes much more palpable when Steven and his family start to suspect that they may be victims of ominous stalking by the Mansons or their followers, coinciding with the worry induced by the broadcast stories.

Climax and Conclusion
The movie reaches its terrible climax when the unknown fear in the fields finally becomes a nightmarish truth. The climax unravels as the predatory force launches an attack on the home during a vicious storm, gripping the characters in a frightening experience. As the storm raves outside, the family fights tooth and nail to make it through the imminent risk present amongst them.

"The Fields" ends on a chilling note, leaving viewers in thriller over what occurs to Steven and his family amidst this creepily escalating suspense. It does an excellent job at etching a challenging sense of fear and terror, magnified by commendable performances from the cast.

In conclusion, "The Fields" is essentially a slow burner that depends on the building of stress and worry through its atmospheric scary. In spite of the absence of straight-out horror and gore, it excels in providing a genuinely suspenseful experience that makes it a must-watch for fans of the genre. The movie is an effective experiment in suspense, bring into play real-life events and combining them with the horror category to create an experience that stays gripping and disturbing.

Top Cast

  • Tara Reid (small)
    Tara Reid
    Bonnie
  • Cloris Leachman (small)
    Cloris Leachman
    Gladys
  • Brian Anthony Wilson (small)
    Brian Anthony Wilson
    Charlie
  • Karen Ludwig (small)
    Karen Ludwig
    Tootie
  • Miles Williams (small)
    Miles Williams
    Jack
  • Max Antisell
    Douglas
  • Tom Mattera
    Hippie Guy
  • Faust Checho (small)
    Faust Checho
    Barry
  • Joshua Ormond
    Steven
  • Bev Appleton
    Hiney