“In the Earth” feels like combining M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Happening” with “The Blair Witch Project,” and experiencing it is not exactly a pleasant thing. This confusing, violent narrative centered on killer plants and a disturbed individual wandering through the woods functions more as an experimental piece than a satisfying horror or science fiction movie. A lethal virus has forced the world to close down, prompting Dr. Martin Lowery (Joel Fry) to offer his services at a research facility located far within a forest. He’s joined by Alma (Ellora Torchia), and together they go into the woods to gather specimens. Overnight, they are subjected to a vicious assault, losing most of their clothes, gear, and personal items in the process. Looking for assistance, they encounter Zach, an odd man who has been living independently. Upon reaching his dwelling, they realize that the forest is far more perilous than they initially thought. The initial portion of the film held some appeal, with a sense of foreboding related to local legends about woodland spirits. I was willing to accept the plot involving a solitary eccentric too. However, things really fell apart when the story began mixing mythology and scientific concepts, as the characters attempted to find a way to connect with nature. It became absurd and nonsensical, especially considering that it wasn’t even a strong narrative to begin with. The film doesn't finish what it starts; it barely gets close. Ben Wheatley’s direction is competent, but the final product is an illogical jumble. If viewers need to have your movie dissected or explained, something went wrong. The jarring sound design is disturbing, and the strobe lighting effects are so frequent that they made me feel nauseous. I might be odd for saying this, but watching a film shouldn’t ever be this uncomfortable.

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