In the Tall Grass

  • 2019


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Positive Reviews 21
Negative reviews 16
Average Rating 2.8/5
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2.2
By the time Becky finds him, hes already prone to spouting ominous King isms like The tall grass knows everything and the field doesnt move dead thing .. Indie Wire
3.2
As a filmmaker, hes always had an exceptional eye for striking imagery and In the Tall Grass is no different. Collider
4.5
As a filmmaker, hes always had an exceptional eye for striking imagery and In the Tall Grass is no different. Collider
2.5
That being said, in any state, theres no surpassing Patrick Wilson in In the Tall Grass. The Young Folks
3.1
In the Tall Grass is a case of unchecked excess more blood, more jump scares, more mythology that goes not much of anywhere. The Globe And Mail
3.1
Derivative, but lean in the best KISS ways Keep it Simple, Stephen (King) Rogers Movie Nation
1.5
Grass doesnt build to any disturbing highs, missing out on frights as small idea from King and Hill is unwisely ballooned into a persistently underwhe .. Blu Ray
4.5
Going by the spectacular fashion in which In the Tall Grass derails midway yet cheerfully carries on, I wouldnt be surprised if director Vincenzo Nata .. Hindustan Times
3.0
In The Tall Grass doesnt reach the highs of King and Hills novella, and the films pacing makes this 90 minute film feel like three hours long. Flickering Myth
1.5
But Natalis script seems unsure whether his characters peccadilloes are an asset or liability, and so he fails to properly balance their needs and the .. Birth Movies Death
1.5
Despite an uneven track record, In the Tall Grass gives the lamest King adaptations a run for their money, as writer director Vincenzo Natali labors t .. Cnn
2.8
Sometimes its about staying rigorously faithful to whats on the page. Consequence Of Sound
1.5
And so, In The Tall Grass proves a solidly spooky film, seeded with some tantalizing moments of terror. The Play List
3.0
Its less derivative than affectionate, which makes a world of difference. Now Toronto
2.5
For a story so shocking and grim, the film is surprisingly safe, to its own fatal detriment. Ner Dist
4.0
Its hard to explain how wholly frightening, atmospheric and enticing In The Tall Grass is without spoiling it, so well leave you with this: watch In T .. Digital Spy
3.5
Even if youve never read the short story, you can sense the cold, stark, unflinching horror lurking beneath what Natali has conjured up. Film
4.5
In the Tall Grass doesnt have many jump scares but the whole thing is built to be unsettling, which it excels at. Io9 Gizmodo
2.8
Natalis style jives well with the organic puzzle box that is the eponymous field itself, where time and space move in unpredictable, non linear spurts .. Film Avclub
2.5
In the end, In the Tall Grass feels like what it basically is a side project. Or Lando Weekly
2.8
Perhaps an episode on Kings rebirthed CREEPSHOW anthology series on Shudder.) Fresh Fiction
4.5
As with most King yarns theres plenty of occult twists, time loops, nightmarish imagery and buried subtexts, and theres no reason to fault director Vi .. Entertainment Voice
3.2
Its enough to hold a casual viewers attention who just happened to stumble across the title on a quiet October evening (even if they dont know exactly .. The Only Critic
2.5
That doesnt mean this adaptation is bereft of gore and brutality, its just repurposed and less explicit. Bloody Disgusting
2.5
Natali doesnt beat around the bush too much and gets the story going pretty much straightaway. Firstpost
3.5
With In the Tall Grass, keeps an occasionally careening train on the rails amidst a lot of circuitous plotting Pitts Burgh Magazine
2.5
Like many movies of this ilk, the journey is far superior to the destination. Film Pulse
4.5
Both movies prove that what we dont see (or hear) can conjure up an entirely different form of dread than you might expect. Austin 360
2.0
Given how dull and predictable the plot is, youd expect that the movie will ultimately deliver a redeeming twist, but that never happens. The News International (Pa ..
2.0
The convoluted plot thats slowly revealed transforms an eerie campfire tale into an overstuffed head scratcher with clunky dialogue like You cant run .. The Guardian
1.5
The performances are all solid, and writer/director Natali and cinematographer Craig Wrobleski wreaking fiendish menace from the grass jungle. Surely, .. Ausin Chronicle
3.1
As it gets less relatable, it gets less interesting, but theres still Wilsons all in performance and Natalis craftsmanship to keep us engaged, stuck i .. Rogerebert
1.9
The way Scorsese photographs Sheeran through the opening reveals a man drained of all his perceived power, and distressingly content with the unholy m .. Slant Magazine
1.5
None of the performers are able to make their schematic characters particularly interesting, with the exception of Wilson. The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
Natali whips up an atmospheric frenzy in kind, but every new addition is a subtraction. The New York Times
1.5
In the Tall Grass runs too long and repeats itself too much to be as gripping as its source material. Turns out theres a limit to how scary weeds can .. Los Angeles Times
1.9
...segues into a midsection that slowly but surely alienates the viewer... Reel Film Reviews
3.8
The grass doesnt grow in a uniform way like corn does, which makes it much easier to get lost in the endless green. The Blogging Banshee
1.5
In The Tall Grass suffers both because it is highly repetitive (to such an extent that its 90 minute runtime feels much, much longer) and also feels u .. The Spool
4.5
In The Tall Grass is a fantastical story that will keep viewers captivated as the horrors unfold while simultaneously challenging them to look deeper .. Nightmarish Conjurings
2.0
Despite having an abundance of promising ideas, it fails to decide what direction it wants to pursue, leaving everyone lost. Comic Book
2.2
...it comes across clearly as a short story...there just isnt enough depth or purpose in any of its characters or ideas to make it feel like a fully f .. Movie Show Plus
3.5
While it isnt perfect, it is a film that will keep you from walking into the tall grass in the future and a perfect addition to Netflixs horror lineup .. But Why Tho Podcast



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