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In the Tall Grass

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A brother and sister enter a field of tall grass to rescue a boy, but they soon realize they cannot escape and something evil lurks in the grass.
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A potentially intriguing premise is rapidly lost in the weeds during In the Tall Grass which struggles to stretch its slim source material to feature length.

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald Netflix seems to be banging out Steven King adaptations as fast as King used to bang out books. This one, based on a novella by King and his son Joe Hill, is quite a decent little creeper too. Oct 30, 2019 Full Review Monica Castillo Polygon While it's not the sharpest of King's stories, Natali's cast redeems the film's shortcomings. Oct 7, 2019 Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle The performances are all solid, and writer/director [Vincenzo] Natali and cinematographer Craig Wrobleski wreaking fiendish menace from the grass jungle. Surely, they're not in Kansas anymore. Oct 4, 2019 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies There is only so much you can do with such a small amount of source material, and in compensating for that “In the Tall Grass” repeats itself too much. Rated: 2.5/5 Aug 22, 2022 Full Review Graeme Tuckett The Post NZ Tthis is hands-down one of silliest and funniest - unintentionally - alleged horrors I've seen in years. Oct 22, 2021 Full Review Nicolás Delgadillo Discussing Film Not every question gets answered, but enough are to make for a satisfying conclusion. Rated: 3.5 / 5 Jun 25, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Richard P So many of Stephen King movies are just bits and pieces of scary stuff with no real plot or conclusion. Totally unsatisfying Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/20/25 Full Review Beelee C The story revolves around an Eastern philosophical theme of samsaric suffering. The story has no real beginning (consistent with Buddhist theology). It starts in the middle of a seeming endless circle of events where Betty and Cal entered the grass (after hearing Tobin's call for help). Travis followed the clues and entered the grass as well while searching for Betty and Cal. In a true time loop (samsaric cycle) fashion, Travis's call for help lured Tobin and family into the grass. The cycle was to repeat endlessly with its accompanying horrors, deaths and rebirth (or re-spawn). Soon, it was made clear that Travis was responsible for sending Betty and Cal on the road (by being the worst human being possible). At that point, it dawned upon Travis that he had to sacrifice himself in order to break the cycle and save everyone (Betty, Cal, Tobin and family) from entering the vicious cycle in the first place. A true masterpiece that captures the horrors of cyclic existence in Buddhist theology and the means to break out of it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/15/25 Full Review Raphael G It had the potential to be something great. While the director did a good job, this particular story by Stephen King is challenging to adapt and may be more effective in its original book form. Perhaps better casting could have saved it. It seems this movie was also destined to be lost in the grass. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/10/25 Full Review Audience Member 27-3-2025　　　　　　　　　　　　 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/27/25 Full Review Jack S Not the best Stephen king adaption but overall I enjoyed this movie Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Audience Member I was so bored at hald the film so definitely not worth rewatching Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Vincenzo Natali

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Patrick Wilson

Ross Humboldt

Laysla De Oliveira

Becky DeMuth

Avery Whitted

Cal DeMuth

Will Buie Jr.

Tobin Humbolt

Harrison Gilbertson

Travis McKean

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Movie Info

Synopsis A brother and sister enter a field of tall grass to rescue a boy, but they soon realize they cannot escape and something evil lurks in the grass.
Director
Vincenzo Natali
Producer
Steven Hoban, Jimmy Miller, M. Riley, Mark Smith
Screenwriter
Vincenzo Natali
Production Co
Netflix, Copperheart Entertainment
Genre
Drama, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 18, 2019
Runtime
1h 30m
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