In the Tall Grass
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): October 4, 2019
4.9
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TbonePdxOct 8, 2019
Mildly entertaining, but ultimately downright stupid and not scary in the least. Another Stephen King story that just doesn't translate well to the big screen.
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Abscess2Dec 27, 2019
I had high hopes for this movie but I very disappointed. It was tedious instead of scary. I fast forwarded thru half of it.
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5
JaimanthiccOct 6, 2019
Did you ever want to know the true story behind the windows homescreen, then this is the movie for you! At first i thought it was an adaptation of Honey i shrunk the kids, but this movie definitely isn't for children
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noahbryanOct 5, 2019
finally found a movie on Netflix that I've never heard of that was actually good! A little weird but far superior then all the other crappy horror movies you've never heard of. good acting too
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imthenoobOct 16, 2019
Some stories should never be adapted and In The Tall Grass was one of them. The cast is ok but the plot is just bad. Time travel is just a bad idea 90% of the time and very hard to pull off. In this case, It just made me roll my eyes and wantSome stories should never be adapted and In The Tall Grass was one of them. The cast is ok but the plot is just bad. Time travel is just a bad idea 90% of the time and very hard to pull off. In this case, It just made me roll my eyes and want to click the X button out of it.… Expand
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Max_CriticOct 5, 2019
Grass is evil.
Black rocks are evil.
Church buildings are evil.
Christian white men are evil.
Stephen King's world view summed up. Hopeless film.
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JLuis_001Oct 4, 2019
Producers, directors and actors must understand that some Stephen King stories simply should not and cannot be adapted.

In The Tall Grass simply comes to confirm it again, especially considering that it was such a practical and short story,Producers, directors and actors must understand that some Stephen King stories simply should not and cannot be adapted.

In The Tall Grass simply comes to confirm it again, especially considering that it was such a practical and short story, let's put aside the intriguing of its premise. It's just that this story never justifies that it has been turned into a film and that's why it becomes such a dilute and boring experience.

Neflix had done well with Gerald's Game and 1922. Unfortunately their third attempt with a King story was their first strike.

Stephen King's son; Joe Hill also took part on the writing of the story but let's be honest, is his father name what will make people to watch this film.… Expand
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raelpmOct 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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9
qbaseOct 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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PerfecDec 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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truerockOct 20, 2019
So, this is one of those situations where the movie is better than the book (actually, novella) - and, obviously Stephen King books/novellas are usually at least good if not great.

The movie adds several new plot items that bring moreSo, this is one of those situations where the movie is better than the book (actually, novella) - and, obviously Stephen King books/novellas are usually at least good if not great.

The movie adds several new plot items that bring more interesting and thoughtful issues to the movie making it more compelling for viewers who like a little thinking involved with the watching.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerOct 15, 2019
Starts off like one of the more middling Stephen King adaptations of the '80s and '90s. Plagued by a cast of nobody actors delivering dialog that just wasn't able to make the jump from page to screen with any sort of grace, but stillStarts off like one of the more middling Stephen King adaptations of the '80s and '90s. Plagued by a cast of nobody actors delivering dialog that just wasn't able to make the jump from page to screen with any sort of grace, but still entertaining thanks to an intriguing premise that raises a lot of questions you want to know the answers to. Once the mystery is gone so is the magic unfortunately. The more the film reveals, the more it loses its way as plotholes begin to surface and it tries to hammer home its half-baked metaphor with tasteless shock value, which Joe Hill (King's son and the novella's co-author) has dabbled in before. Officially ending Netflix's winning streak with the prolific horror author.… Expand
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RobbyPJul 24, 2020
This movie is shot so darkly, that you will spend the majority of it squinting at the screen trying to decipher what's there. For that reason, it was really difficult for me to stay invested in the film. Rather than creating a creepierThis movie is shot so darkly, that you will spend the majority of it squinting at the screen trying to decipher what's there. For that reason, it was really difficult for me to stay invested in the film. Rather than creating a creepier atmosphere, the lighting made it nearly impossible to follow what was going on. Shame. This could've been an interesting film.… Expand
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bfoore90May 2, 2020
movie definitely looks great, feel spooky at times but there's really not much else to it.
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Meth-dudeDec 30, 2019
While the movie definitely looked great and Patrick Wilson was very entertaining to watch, there's really not much else to it. Most of the acting performances range from average to mediocre, the characters are all cliché and the ending isWhile the movie definitely looked great and Patrick Wilson was very entertaining to watch, there's really not much else to it. Most of the acting performances range from average to mediocre, the characters are all cliché and the ending is quite disappointing. If you're in the mood for something mildly entertaining and don't mind the over the top performance from the main vilain, give it a shot. If not, you're better off watching something else.… Expand
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RalfbergsDec 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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ValdioNov 1, 2019
This is horrible the scariest part of all is the money wasted in making this. And for the people who say the idea is original it is not. The movie is based on one called triangle so you might as well watch the that just avoid this.
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alejandro970Jun 4, 2023
at first it gave the appearance of being terror of the claustrophobic type; the problems start at minute 50, when everything gets out of hand and confusing. A missed opportunity? I'm afraid so.
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Davrosdaleks1Oct 23, 2019
Based on the novella by the father-son team of Stephen King and Hoe HIll, this film continues the King tradition of bringing horror out of common things. In this case, long grass can be pretty freaky. There have been instances where people orBased on the novella by the father-son team of Stephen King and Hoe HIll, this film continues the King tradition of bringing horror out of common things. In this case, long grass can be pretty freaky. There have been instances where people or children have gotten lost and died of dehydration in corn fields. The same principle applies here. A brother and sister end up lost in a field of tall grass and even before things start getting weird the film does a great job of showing the usual unpleasantness of being stuck out in the heat and the mud.

The freaky stuff equally helps make this film. I don't know if I'd call this the scariest film ever, but it does a good job of being uneasy or uncomfortable. A fair part of this is the scares being subtle but when the nasty stuff happens: it is definitely memorable. There is one thing in particular you won't see coming.

This is one of those horror films that plays a little too fast and loose with the rules of how things work for some viewers tastes.

Director VIncenzo Natali (who directed Splice) has a good eye for visuals here. There are so many shots and computer and set designs that stand out. However, the computer graphics can be a bit obvious at points.

Mostly decent cast, but the standout is Patrick Wilson. I won't go into detail, but he really gets the chance to play more of a character role than he usually gets. I did have issues with Will Buie Jr., the movie's only child actor. The issue isn't that he's a bad actor. He's given dialogue that just sounds too adult. Buie does a such competent job of delivering his lines he doesn't sound like a regular kid either.

Once again, Netflix has produced another good Stephen King adaption. I recommend this.… Expand
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Iamcritical86Nov 20, 2020
Interesting. It was different. Got a little convoluted and a tad bizarre here and there, but it was definitely entertaining.
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eded9999Oct 19, 2019
Garbage--------------------------------------------------------------------
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RecepOct 22, 2019
Fena bir film değil yine klasik saçmalık lar tabikide her filmde olduğu gibi ama sonuçta film illaki saçmalik olacakya ara ara yerleri sıkıcı gelebilir ama güzel hikayesi netflix in dark kivaminda kafaniz karişabilir ama sonunda her şeyin neFena bir film değil yine klasik saçmalık lar tabikide her filmde olduğu gibi ama sonuçta film illaki saçmalik olacakya ara ara yerleri sıkıcı gelebilir ama güzel hikayesi netflix in dark kivaminda kafaniz karişabilir ama sonunda her şeyin ne oldugu belli oluyor kısacası izlenebilir zaman kaybı olmaz meraketmeyin… Expand
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BradMorganOct 11, 2019
Bad story and characters. It was too far-fetched for it to come together logically. So I would definitely skip this movie.
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CristoParadoOct 4, 2019
What could have been a good filmic iteration of the novella by Stephen King and Joe Hill, suffers with the acting of most of its cast, maybe not on their own account but because of the script which is superfluous and fast. A great tale onWhat could have been a good filmic iteration of the novella by Stephen King and Joe Hill, suffers with the acting of most of its cast, maybe not on their own account but because of the script which is superfluous and fast. A great tale on guilt, shame, and redemption through self-mortification, with a subtext of hard criticism on the main pillars of patriarchy and the status quo, ends up a straight to TV movie which will be forgotten in no time.… Expand
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ckeppnerOct 28, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In the Tall Grass is a good movie for a lazy Saturday night. Its got just enough intrigue and creeps to keep you watching, but inconsistent plotting and wacky time jumping make this film hard to love.… Expand
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MovieCritic677Jan 2, 2020
This is a brilliant horror film. It has stunning visuals and a deep philosophical/religious message.
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CriticalwShltJan 24, 2020
The script is garbage. Full of **** and cliche pointless dialogues and the story itself is garbage.
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Patriot173Feb 24, 2020
This is one of those movies that tries to garner attention on nothing more than shock value. There is not one saving grace about this movie, and it essentially acts as porn for basement dwelling edgelords.
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imconorirlApr 3, 2020
There are probably some people out there who will really really love this movie. Unfortunately, I'm not one of them. A premise that started out really intriguing is bogged down after 30 minutes by strange unexplainable moments and aThere are probably some people out there who will really really love this movie. Unfortunately, I'm not one of them. A premise that started out really intriguing is bogged down after 30 minutes by strange unexplainable moments and a lacklustre 'villain' if you could even call him that. The story didn't capture my attention enough to even want to try to figure out what was going on by the end.… Expand
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bradens584Dec 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 isBased 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.… Expand
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JayDaviesJul 21, 2020
Boring boring boring. So god damn boring. Sorry gang but damn I was bored.

3/10 Jay x
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Cementer200Sep 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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JLauSep 27, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People get lost in the grass, others go into help but then get lost themselves, time starts looping on itself and a lot of them end up dying, repeatedly.… Expand
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maddieh2106Feb 19, 2022
This movie was terrible. It was illogical and way too long. There were too many layers added on to the original plot of the people being stuck in the grass, and it became confusing, and outright ridiculous and confusing. The plot line of theThis movie was terrible. It was illogical and way too long. There were too many layers added on to the original plot of the people being stuck in the grass, and it became confusing, and outright ridiculous and confusing. The plot line of the time loop, for example, made no sense and was very poorly, if at all, explained as the movie went on. Who are the random grass people that we see twice in the movie and are never explained? What does the rock do? This movie is beyond vague for ominous purposes: it is badly thought out, and perhaps the storyline was poorly written. This movie may have been good as a 12 minute short film, and no longer. The viewer gets tired of seeing grass shot in only so many different ways, for nearly two straight hours. In addition, the gore feels out-of-place and over-the-top. I highly recommend staying away from this one; I feel like I just wasted two hours of my life on a poorly executed, drawn-out, badly-acted, low-budget piece of trash.… Expand
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LightsAndBulbsSep 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 feltBoring 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. -
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