In the Tall Grass (film)

In the Tall Grass is an upcoming American horror film directed by Vincenzo Natali and starring Patrick Wilson. It is based on Stephen King and Joe Hill's 2012 novella of the same name.

The film will be released worldwide in 2019.

Premise
In the Tall Grass takes place when "after hearing a young boy's cry for help, a sister and brother venture into a vast field of grass in Kansas but soon discover that there may be no way out."

Cast

 * Patrick Wilson
 * Laysla De Oliveira as Becky
 * Harrison Gilbertson
 * Avery Whitted
 * Rachel Wilson
 * Will Buie Jr.

Development
On May 7, 2018, it was announced that Netflix was producing a new adaptation of Stephen King and Joe Hill's short story In the Tall Grass. It is set to be written and directed by Vincenzo Natali and produced by Steve Hoban, Jimmy Miller, and M. Riley.

Casting
Alongside the initial production announcement, it was confirmed that James Marsden was in negotiations for the film's lead role. On August 7, 2018, it was announced that Marsden had bowed out of the film due to scheduling conflicts and been replaced with Patrick Wilson. Additionally, it was reported that Laysla De Oliveira, Harrison Gilbertson, Avery Whitted, Rachel Wilson, and Will Buie Jr. had also joined the cast.

Filming
Principal photography was expected to begin on July 30, 2018 and last until September 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. On July 24, 2018, it was reported that a dilapidated church set had been constructed for the film on a rural road in Perth South, Ontario. On September 20, 2018, filming took place outside of a bowling alley in Elmira, Ontario.