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title: "In the Tall Grass"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/in-the-tall-grass-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 523139
imdb_id: "tt4687108"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 2425
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# In the Tall Grass (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/in-the-tall-grass-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

In the Tall Grass is a 2019 film that follows the experiences of two siblings who encounter a mysterious environment. The story begins when Becky, who is pregnant, and her brother Cal hear a child screaming for help from within a vast field of tall grass. Upon hearing these cries, the pair parks their vehicle near an abandoned church and decides to enter the green depths of the field. Once inside, they discover that they are not alone in the tall grass. The siblings soon find themselves trapped within what is described as an inextricable vegetable labyrinth. As they navigate the dense landscape, they realize that they are unable to escape the field. The narrative focuses on their struggle to find a way out of this disorienting and mysterious location after their initial attempt to assist the child leads them into a situation from which they cannot easily depart. The film explores the challenges faced by the siblings as they confront the reality of their confinement within the expansive and confusing field.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A pregnant woman and her brother enter a vast field of tall grass to help a child."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique setting inside a vast vegetable labyrinth
- Presents a suspenseful rescue attempt turned survival ordeal

### Caveats & Content Note
- Characters become trapped in a completely inextricable maze
- Involves unsettling encounters near an abandoned church
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains horror elements and intense situations suitable for viewers seeking scary or suspenseful stories.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, mysterious, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Vincenzo Natali
- **Networks / Studios**: Copperheart Entertainment, Mosaic

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Laysla De Oliveira** as *Becky DeMuth*
- **Harrison Gilbertson** as *Travis McKean*
- **Avery Whitted** as *Cal DeMuth*
- **Will Buie Jr.** as *Tobin Humboldt*
- **Patrick Wilson** as *Ross Humboldt*
- **Rachel Wilson** as *Natalie Humboldt*
- **Tiffany Helm** as *Gas Attendant*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
A pregnant woman and her brother enter a vast field of tall grass after hearing a child scream for help.

### Q: Who are the main characters mentioned in the synopsis?
The main characters are Becky, a pregnant woman, and her brother Cal.

### Q: Where do they park their car?
They park their car near a mysterious abandoned church.

### Q: What happens after they enter the field?
They discover they are not alone and find themselves unable to escape an inextricable vegetable labyrinth.

### Q: What genre is the film categorized under?
The film is categorized as horror.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*