The story of In the Tall Grass centres around a sister and brother who venture into a vast field of tall grass, only to discover that there may be no way out.
Based on a novella that’s co-written by Stephen King, director Vincenzo Natali’s drama/horror/thriller starts off with promise. It then goes on to deliver some quite satisfying twists and turns, but ultimately, it ends up losing its way and becoming more ‘watchable’ than memorable.
Part of the reason I didn’t find In the Tall Grass to be great overall is that the story doesn’t come together in a way that meant I fully bought into it. Nevertheless, I do have a favourite thing and that is the performance by talented young actor Will Buie Jr., who plays Tobin. I wonder if it’s just me who thinks that Buie Jr. resembles Michael Douglas somehow? I digress.
Though In the Tall Grass is not the best drama/horror/thriller of 2019, it’s also not the worst; nor is it ‘nightmare-inducing scary’. As such, give it a chance if you’re so curious.
Happy Film Loving,
G
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