The Tall Man
Film2012106 min

The Tall Man

Taste attributes: horrormysterythrillercrimedramaunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatelineargrittyenclosedcomplex relationshipfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seems

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"Fear takes a new shape"

Boxlist takeA dark horror film that is weighty, layered and heightened. Best if you like edge over warmth.

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Quality rating

6.0 /10

TMDB · 880 votes

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  • Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
  • Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it

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  • Emotional punch: Balanced emotional punch, where this profile leans emotive / stirring

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Synopsis

When her child goes missing, a mother looks to unravel the legend of the Tall Man, an entity who allegedly abducts children.

Synopsis: TMDB

Taste Attributes

complex relationshipfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seems

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Directed by

  • Pascal Laugier

Cast

Details

Genre
Horror
Year
2012
Runtime
106 min
Status
Released
Studio
Forecast Pictures
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