The Stephen King and Joe Hill horror novella adaptation In the Tall Grass is streaming on Netflix.
Streaming Details for Netflix Horror Adaptation
The film brings to the screen a book collaboration between Stephen King and his son, author Joe Hill. Netflix hosts the feature, which runs as a heart-pounding horror thriller.
Vincenzo Natali directs the project. Natali previously directed episodes of Hannibal and the thriller Cube.
Patrick Wilson replaces James Marsden after scheduling conflicts
Patrick Wilson stars in the film. James Marsden was originally attached to play the lead role, but scheduling conflicts led to the casting change. Wilson brings experience from the Conjuring and Insidious franchises.
Production took place in real Miscanthus grass near Stratford, Ontario, where crews built a roadside church. In a 2019 interview with AIPT, Natali explained that the location was so disorienting that crew members carried whistles to find each other when they got lost.
Manga artist Shintaro Kago shapes film concept art
Manga artist Shintaro Kago helped create the concept art before filming began. This collaboration gives the film a unique cultural connection to Japan and yields designs distinct from typical Western horror films.
Critical reviews proved mixed upon release. The film holds a 36 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics who cited a heavy reliance on scares over plot. However, horror fans embraced the feature, earning it a nomination for Best Streaming Premiere at the 2020 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions About in the Tall Grass
Who wrote the original story behind the movie?
Stephen King and his son Joe Hill co-wrote the novella of the same name. Both authors brought their respective talents to the source material.
Where was the movie filmed?
Production occurred in real Miscanthus grass near Stratford, Ontario. The crew constructed a roadside church specifically for the shoot.
Who directed the Netflix adaptation?
Vincenzo Natali directed the film. Natali has followed the project since 2015 as a passion project.
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