A brother and sister head into a field of tall grass in Kansas after hearing a young boy crying for help. Becoming disoriented, they struggle to find a way out and realize there may be something sinister in the field with them.
Laysla De Oliveira (Becky), Avery Whitted (Cal), Patrick Wilson (Ross), Will Buie Jr. (Tobin), Harrison Gilbertson (Travis), Rachel Wilson (Natalie).
In the Tall Grass leads you into the story quietly when Becky and Cal stop by the side of the road near a church and hear a young boy lost in the tall grass crying for help. Searching for the boy it isn't long before they realize they too are lost. As they refocus on saving themselves, others appear in the field and we learn there is something unusual about this particular field. The ending is interesting and somewhat unique while leaving the audience to ponder some of the unanswered questions.
Acting was good with Oliveira and Whitted both doing fairly well and working well together. Wilson fit his role nicely and added some depth to the story. Buie was appropriately creepy while Gilbertson added some good energy. The remainder of the small supporting cast was solid and enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were good and it really felt as if the cast was stuck in a field of grass. Action and effects are nicely done and fitting for the film. Dialogue fit the situation well and moved the story along at a reasonable pace. Sound and soundtrack are good.
In the end, In the Tall Grass is a creepy but fairly mild thriller based on the book by Stephen King. The story builds tension through dialogue and events rather than action or flashy CGI, leaving the most intense moments to imagination. The result is a mild horror thriller many will enjoy.
With some violence, gore, foul language, and adult situations, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 11.10.19
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Drama, Movies Based on Books
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
Laysla De Oliveira (Becky), Avery Whitted (Cal), Patrick Wilson (Ross), Will Buie Jr. (Tobin), Harrison Gilbertson (Travis), Rachel Wilson (Natalie).
In the Tall Grass leads you into the story quietly when Becky and Cal stop by the side of the road near a church and hear a young boy lost in the tall grass crying for help. Searching for the boy it isn't long before they realize they too are lost. As they refocus on saving themselves, others appear in the field and we learn there is something unusual about this particular field. The ending is interesting and somewhat unique while leaving the audience to ponder some of the unanswered questions.
Acting was good with Oliveira and Whitted both doing fairly well and working well together. Wilson fit his role nicely and added some depth to the story. Buie was appropriately creepy while Gilbertson added some good energy. The remainder of the small supporting cast was solid and enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were good and it really felt as if the cast was stuck in a field of grass. Action and effects are nicely done and fitting for the film. Dialogue fit the situation well and moved the story along at a reasonable pace. Sound and soundtrack are good.
In the end, In the Tall Grass is a creepy but fairly mild thriller based on the book by Stephen King. The story builds tension through dialogue and events rather than action or flashy CGI, leaving the most intense moments to imagination. The result is a mild horror thriller many will enjoy.
With some violence, gore, foul language, and adult situations, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 11.10.19
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Drama, Movies Based on Books
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
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