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In the Tall Grass
2019 101 min Canada, United States of America 18+
★5.2
Horror
Director: Vincenzo Natali
🎭 Based on
«In the Tall Grass»
byJoe Hill
Trailers
Description
After hearing a child screaming for help from the green depths of a vast field of tall grass, Becky, a pregnant woman, and Cal, her brother, park their car near a mysterious abandoned church and enter the field, discovering that they are not alone and, for some reason, they are unable to escape a completely inextricable vegetable labyrinth.
Starring
Laysla De Oliveira
Actor
Avery Whitted
Actor
Patrick Wilson
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
In the Tall Grass is an atmospheric horror film that successfully crafts an eerie, disorienting setting, yet it struggles to maintain momentum throughout its runtime. While Patrick Wilson’s performance is widely praised, the film is hampered by thin characterization and a narrative that becomes increasingly convoluted.
| Acting | Patrick Wilson provides a standout performance that serves as the film's primary acting anchor. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography effectively transforms the simple field into a claustrophobic and menacing living entity. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for relying on weak dialogue and hollow characters who lack clear motivations. | |
| Theme | Opinions on the narrative structure are split: some find the addition of time-loop mechanics and mystical elements engaging and inventive, while others find them overly complicated and frustrating. | |
| Pacing | The pacing divides the audience, with the initial atmospheric setup praised for its immersion, while the middle and final acts are frequently described as dragging or cluttered with clichés. |