The Ending Of Escape The Field Explained

After deciding as a group, with Cameron dissenting, they head for the tree, hoping to find the next clue in this high-stakes scavenger hunt. Ryan, an Afghanistan veteran with survivors' guilt, is injected with a red serum from a dart shot from one of the scarecrows that are strategically placed around the cornfield. Although there is no immediate effect from the serum, it is soon revealed the drug made Ryan a super soldier with enhanced strength and lightning-fast reflexes when he saves Sam from falling into a snare.

Ryan's temper accompanies enhanced strength and speed, becoming more intense and uncontrollable, and his eyes turn red when he is angry now. This event adds credibility to Denise's theory that this is an experiment, with each group member fulfilling a particular role. While Sam has taken the lead as the group's leader with her analytical mind, medical knowledge, and ability to think on her feet, Ryan has become the group's warrior, something he was already qualified for because of his experience in the military.

After Ryan saves Sam from the snare, he confides in her about the serum, showing her the vial, and asks her to keep an eye on him because he feels different after being injected with the serum. This development makes us suspect that at some point the group may need to protect themselves from Ryan, the creature, and whoever is behind this experiment or twisted game.