The Tall Man
Seen it?2012 | 106 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When her child goes missing, a mother looks to unravel the legend of the Tall Man, an entity who allegedly abducts children.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 56K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pascal Laugier
- Jessica BielJulia Denning
- Jodelle FerlandJenny
- Stephen McHattieLt Dodd
- William B. DavisSheriff Chestnut
- Samantha FerrisTracy
- Colleen WheelerMrs. Johnson
- Eve HarlowChristine
- Janet WrightTrish
- Ferne DowneyLady / Mrs. Parker Leigh
- John MannDouglas