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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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Critics Consensus

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 Oct 30, 2019
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. Go to Full Review Monica Castillo Polygon Oct 7, 2019
While it's not the sharpest of King's stories, Natali's cast redeems the film's shortcomings. Go to Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Oct 4, 2019
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. Go to Full Review Julian Singleton Cinapse Jul 12, 2025
In the Tall Grass is a chilling combination of Natali’s confined style and King and Hill’s expansive love of the bizarre. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Aug 22, 2022
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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. Go to Full Review Graeme Tuckett The Post NZ Oct 22, 2021
Tthis is hands-down one of silliest and funniest - unintentionally - alleged horrors I've seen in years. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nick M @RT14927520 4 days ago Trash! Would not recommend to anyone… waste of time See more McKay W @RT56540244 Oct 13, 2026 I wanted this to be good. But at the end of the day there is only so much you can do with creepy grass. I feel like I wasted so much time. See more Cinema S @cinema_sensei Aug 23, 2026 I honestly think the concept is more interesting than the execution. The beginning creates a genuinely creepy mystery, and the strange rules of time and space inside the grass kept me curious. But the more the film tries to explain, the weaker and more confusing it becomes. It introduces fascinating ideas without exploring them enough, and the ending left me with more frustration than satisfaction leaving a few questions unanswered (maybe plot-holes). Still, I enjoyed the atmosphere and ambition. With stronger writing and a better conclusion, this could've been something much better. See more sidd T @RT03062739 Aug 10, 2026 hotdog water movie. First time my girlfriend let me pick a movie and i thought this looked good on netflix. i’m sleeping with freddy tonight in the tall grass. 0 stars 👎 See more Anna F @RT48977019 Aug 1, 2026 This was atmospheric and okay but honestly a bit forgettable. See more john M @MooseTang Jul 23, 2026 While entertaining at times this movie tries to make you think but only leaves you with one conclusion, nothing makes sense. See more Read all reviews
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Vincenzo Natali

Director

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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