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The Tall Man

  • 2012
  • R
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
42K
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Jessica Biel in The Tall Man (2012)
In an isolated mining town, a nurse and mother goes on a frantic search for her son, David, who might be the newest victim of the Tall Man, a mysterious entity thought by locals to abduct children.
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When her child goes missing, a mother looks to unravel the legend of the Tall Man, an entity who allegedly abducts children.When her child goes missing, a mother looks to unravel the legend of the Tall Man, an entity who allegedly abducts children.When her child goes missing, a mother looks to unravel the legend of the Tall Man, an entity who allegedly abducts children.

  • Director
    • Pascal Laugier
  • Writer
    • Pascal Laugier
  • Stars
    • Jessica Biel
    • Jodelle Ferland
    • William B. Davis
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    42K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,744
    131
    • Director
      • Pascal Laugier
    • Writer
      • Pascal Laugier
    • Stars
      • Jessica Biel
      • Jodelle Ferland
      • William B. Davis
    • 247User reviews
    • 177Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

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    Jessica Biel, Jodelle Ferland, and Jakob Davies in The Tall Man (2012)
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    Jessica Biel in The Tall Man (2012)
    Jessica Biel and Jodelle Ferland in The Tall Man (2012)
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    Jessica Biel
    Jessica Biel
    • Julia Denning
    Jodelle Ferland
    Jodelle Ferland
    • Jenny
    William B. Davis
    William B. Davis
    • Sheriff Chestnut
    Stephen McHattie
    Stephen McHattie
    • Lieutenant Dodd
    Samantha Ferris
    Samantha Ferris
    • Tracy
    Colleen Wheeler
    Colleen Wheeler
    • Mrs. Johnson
    Eve Harlow
    Eve Harlow
    • Christine
    Janet Wright
    Janet Wright
    • Trish
    Ferne Downey
    • Lady…
    John Mann
    John Mann
    • Douglas
    Teach Grant
    Teach Grant
    • Steven
    Garwin Sanford
    Garwin Sanford
    • Robert
    Jakob Davies
    Jakob Davies
    • David
    Lucas Myers
    • Deputy Campbell
    Pat Henman
    • Nurse at police Infirmary
    Katherine Ramdeen
    Katherine Ramdeen
    • Carol
    Alicia Gray
    • Young Mother #3
    G. Michael Gray
    G. Michael Gray
    • Young Father #2
    • Director
      • Pascal Laugier
    • Writer
      • Pascal Laugier
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    • Trivia
      Inspired by the legend of Slenderman, which itself eventually spawned its own film, Slender Man (2018).
    • Goofs
      When the sheriff arrives at the building with Julia in the back seat, she manages to escape from the car by easily opening it from the inside. Today's police cars are designed so that the suspect cannot escape regardless of whether or not the door is locked or unlocked; in such a way her the door can only be opened from the outside.
    • Quotes

      Julia Denning: The system is broken, it doesn't work. There's no where to turn, no support. I've seen it all over the world, it's just easier to give up. I'm not any better than you, Mrs. Johnson, I've just seen more. It's not a matter of being a good person or being a bad person, it's about how you cope. We're so limited. But the eyes of every child are filled with potential and hope, and we need to embrace and nourish that potential. But we don't, and we continue to make the same mistakes, and we continue to let the children grow up broken and lost, just like their parents.

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    User reviews247

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    8/10
    great treat for cinema lovers
    This is simply an excellent movie. It portrays a good story that is cleverly presented. I would say it's one of those movies to ponder for some time, and that alone is enough reason to watch it. Obviously I have to say that the score here doesn't do it justice at all, but anyway, it seems that many people have lost the eye for a good story. The acting is great, perhaps the best asset of the film. Jessica Biel stands out with her performance, which is intense and totally committed. Her character is nicely built and the twists of the story will not let you down. This is not a classic horror flick, but it doesn't come short of thrills and cliffhanger moments. I particularly like a story that makes room for imagination, the type of films that don't give you everything on a silver plate, and this is one of those movies. I have watched a previous movie by Lugier, 'Martyrs', which I would recommend to people who are always in for extreme emotions, but most importantly, this director is not out to please, but to tell a good story and leave a mark on the viewers. 100% recommended.
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    FAQ1

    • Is 'The Tall Man' based on the tall man from 'Marble Hornets'?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 5, 2012 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El hombre de las sombras
    • Filming locations
      • Salmo, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Minds Eye Entertainment
      • Cold Rock Productions BC
      • Forecast Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,462,847
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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