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The Tall Man

  • 20122012
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  • 1h 46m
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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.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
41K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,987
618
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    • Director
      • Pascal Laugier
    • Writer
      • Pascal Laugier
    • Stars
      • Jessica Biel
      • Jodelle Ferland
      • William B. Davis
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Pascal Laugier
    • Writer
      • Pascal Laugier
    • Stars
      • Jessica Biel
      • Jodelle Ferland
      • William B. Davis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 244User reviews
    • 177Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

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    Trailer 1:56
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    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.

    • Connections
      Featured in Made in France (2015)

    User reviews244

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    Top review
    6/10
    Know what you're getting
    Tall Man has come in for a fait of criticism from people expecting one thing and getting another. If you've seen (Director) Pascal Laugier's previous film 'Martyrs' then you may be a little more prepared for a film that deliberately leads you in one direction, only to almost switch genres midway through and go off in a totally different direction.

    Tall Man is about a woman (Jessica Biel) whose child goes missing in a town where this sort of kidnapping is commonplace and put down to the legend of the 'Tall Man' - a shadowy figure who steals children. From there, she has to unravel the mystery behind the kidnappings.

    Most people (including me) expected a straight horror film. What it turns out to be is more than that. Perhaps 'thriller' would describe it better. Everyone turns in a solid performance and, if you're in the mood for something a little different, with a few twists and turns, then you could do worse than this.

    Just know that this isn't simply your average 'horror.'
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    • Jan 13, 2015

    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
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
      • Screamworks Records (Sweden)
    • 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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