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  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 41 m
  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 41 m

Summary When siblings Becky and Cal hear the cries of a young boy lost within a field of tall grass, they venture in to rescue him, only to become ensnared themselves by a sinister force that quickly disorients and separates them. Cut off from the world and unable to escape the field’s tightening grip, they soon discover that the only thing wors...

Directed By: Vincenzo Natali

Written By: Stephen King, Joe Hill, Vincenzo Natali

  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 41 m
  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 41 m
In the Tall Grass
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
46
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 84 User Ratings
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Summary When siblings Becky and Cal hear the cries of a young boy lost within a field of tall grass, they venture in to rescue him, only to become ensnared themselves by a sinister force that quickly disorients and separates them. Cut off from the world and unable to escape the field’s tightening grip, they soon discover that the only thing wors...

Directed By: Vincenzo Natali

Written By: Stephen King, Joe Hill, Vincenzo Natali

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
46
31% Positive
4 Reviews
62% Mixed
8 Reviews
8% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
46
31% Positive
4 Reviews
62% Mixed
8 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review

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67
Oct 3, 2019
In The Tall Grass proves a solidly spooky film, seeded with some tantalizing moments of terror. But it never grows to outright terrifying.
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63
Oct 4, 2019
This should be a haunting, claustrophobic nightmare, but Natali over-complicates the source material — just like his characters, our reasons for investing in what happens next get lost in the fields.
By Brian Tallerico FULL REVIEW

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4.9
30% Positive
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35% Mixed
29 Ratings
36% Negative
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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 84 User Ratings
4.9
30% Positive
25 Ratings
35% Mixed
29 Ratings
36% Negative
30 Ratings

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10
Perfec
Dec 26, 2019
One of the best horror movies I've seen in quite awhile. Very good acting and an incredibly gripping story that had me tense the entire second half. Highly recommend.
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raelpm
Oct 6, 2019
A good psychological horror movie with an engaging plot. It leaves room for our own interpretations and theory, like most of King's books.
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58
Oct 3, 2019
The strong atmospherics and performances aren’t quite enough to keep In the Tall Grass from feeling like, well, wandering through a bunch of tall grass.
By Dan Caffrey FULL REVIEW
50
Oct 7, 2019
Despite the handsome Craig Wrobleski cinematography, and despite a typically fine performance by Patrick Wilson as the lost kid’s dad — slowly going mad in the bush — “In the Tall Grass” runs too long and repeats itself too much to be as gripping as its source material.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
42
Oct 3, 2019
In the Tall Grass is just a few minutes old before the emptiness beneath its Escherisms creeps up into the soil, and the movie only grows more enervating with each new wrinkle Natali introduces.
By David Ehrlich FULL REVIEW
40
Oct 4, 2019
Fittingly, for a story about wandering around in a field, it winds up going nowhere.
By Brian Lowry FULL REVIEW
38
Oct 1, 2019
Vincenzo Natali’s film divests itself of stakes in the name of total meaninglessness.
By Chuck Bowen FULL REVIEW
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9
qbase
Oct 5, 2019
Η ταινία Ιn The Tall Grass στο πρώτο μέρος πραγματικά σε αφήνει άφωνο και με πολλές υποσχέσεις για μια πολύ καλή ταινία τρόμου.
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bradens584
Dec 19, 2020
Based on the Stephen King/Joe Hill novella of the same name, In the Tall Grass definitely has the King tone. It isn’t the best adaptation of a King story, nowhere near it, but it has moments of creepiness and genuine scares. The concept is genius, it has so many good and disturbing ideas that it elevates the entire film. The main flaw of the film is that it feels somewhat stretched, like a lot of King short story adaptations. The acting, other than that of Patrick Wilson is also subpar. But, I would still recommend it for any Stephen King fans, or anyone who’s looking for a good scare while being able to overlook some pacing issues.
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Cementer200
Sep 22, 2020
I thought In the Tall Grass was an ok movie. it was really interesting and it gets more and more interesting
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LightsAndBulbs
Sep 18, 2022
Boring and messy. "In the Tall Grass" certainly has an interesting concept, but it's drowning in a mess of cliches, idiotic characters, and bad CGI. Upon finishing this film I was shocked to discover that it's only 90 minutes, because it felt as though it was over 2 hours. Many of the characters in this film make rash, moronic decisions that lead to convoluted conflicts. All the while the movie can't even be bothered to be well shot or even particularly scary. A waste of time to be certain. - Best Performance: Patrick Wilson
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Ralfbergs
Dec 13, 2020
While at first I thought it will be nice idea for a scary movie with some weird twists and mindf*** type movie, it was just a bit too boring and dumb while watching and I didnt really get it's idea I guess.
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Production Company Netflix, Copperheart Entertainment
Release Date Oct 4, 2019
Duration 1 h 41 m
Rating TV-MA
Genres
Tagline Some places have a mind of their own
Website http://www.copperheart.ca/
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Awards

Directors Guild of Canada
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
• 1 Nomination
Canadian Society of Cinematographers Awards
• 1 Nomination

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