The Tall Man (2012) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery Crime
The Tall Man (2012) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Aug 31, 2012 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime | Runtime 1h 46m
- Our Score: ☆ 6/10
Read our The Tall Man Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 5.37/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.0/10
The Tall Man Plot Synopsis:
This film is about a legend that has been started by the town folk of Cold Rock. Since the children in the town have been going missing, people have said it's an entity known as 'The Tall Man' who has been taking them. Julia Denning (Jessica Biel) is the local nurse whose husband died years earlier. She is soon personally involved as her child is taken. She tries to track down where the child is taken, but finds that there's more to what's happening than she knew. The towns-folk start to turn on her and the truth comes out. But there's still more to the story - who is 'The Tall Man'? And what is the truth behind the disappearances?
The Tall Man is one of those small town mysteries brought to the big screen. In an isolated mining town that is slowly dy**g out, children are disappearing without a trace. These children are being abducted leaving townsfolk scared of the mysterious entity known as "The Tall Man". Town nurse Julia Denning (Jessica Biel) is soon hit home when her younger brother David goes missing in the middle of the night without a trace. This horror film looks real promising and I will definitely be watching this one soon.
The Tall Man is directed by Pascal Laugier with Jessica Biel, Jodelle Ferland, Stephen McHattie, William B. Davis and Samantha Ferris starring.More: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!
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The Tall Man Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2012 (more 2012 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 106 minutes / Horror Genres: Thriller
Directors: Pascal Laugier
Stars: Jessica Biel, Jodelle Ferland, Stephen McHattie, William B. Davis, Samantha Ferris … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Aug 31, 2012Nominations: 6
Language: English
Country: Canada, France
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Tall Man Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 31, 2012
Producers: Rhonda Baker, Jessica Biel, David Cormican, Gerard Demaer, Thierry Desmichelle, Kevin DeWalt, Lisa Donahue, Becki Hui, Scott Kennedy, Jean-Charles Levy, Nicolas Manuel, Clément Miserez, Mark Montague, Martin Mölsted, Olivier Piasentin, Steven Schneider, Lionel Uzan, Matthieu Warter, Frank White
Musicians: Todd Bryanton
Cinematographers: Kamal Derkaoui
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The Tall Man Plot Synopsis:
This film is about a legend that has been started by the town folk of Cold Rock. Since the children in the town have been going missing, people have said it's an entity known as 'The Tall Man' who has been taking them. Julia Denning (Jessica Biel) is the local nurse whose husband died years earlier. She is soon personally involved as her child is taken. She tries to track down where the child is taken, but finds that there's more to what's happening than she knew. The towns-folk start to turn on her and the truth comes out. But there's still more to the story - who is 'The Tall Man'? And what is the truth behind the disappearances?
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The Tall Man (2012) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Tall Man Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica Biel | ... | Julia Denning |
| Jodelle Ferland | ... | Jenny |
| Stephen McHattie | ... | Lieutenant Dodd |
| William B. Davis | ... | Sheriff Chestnut |
| Samantha Ferris | ... | Tracy |
| Colleen Wheeler | ... | Mrs. Johnson |
| Eve Harlow | ... | Christine |
| Janet Wright | ... | Trish |
| Ferne Downey | ... | Lady / Mrs. Parker Leigh |
| John Mann | ... | Douglas |
| Teach Grant | ... | Steven |
| Garwin Sanford | ... | Robert |
| Jakob Davies | ... | David |
| Lucas Myers | ... | Deputy Campbell |
| Pat Henman | ... | Nurse at police Infirmary |
| Katherine Ramdeen | ... | Carol |
| Alicia Gray | ... | Young Mother #3 |
| G. Michael Gray | ... | Young Father #2 |
| Georgia Swedish | ... | Mrs. Ashcroft |
| Jenna Gatschene | ... | Waitress at Diner |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jessica Biel (b. March 3, 1982) – Julia Denning
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Jodelle Ferland (b. October 9, 1994) – Jenny
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Jodelle Micah Ferland | Jodelle Micha Ferland - Stephen McHattie (b. February 3, 1947) – Lieutenant Dodd
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Steven McChattie | Steven McHattie | Steve McHattie - William B. Davis (b. January 13, 1938) – Sheriff Chestnut
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: Bill Davis | William Davis | Wm B Davis - Samantha Ferris (b. November 2, 1969) – Tracy
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Samantha Farris - Colleen Wheeler (b. March 21, 1967) – Mrs. Johnson
Sign: Aries - Eve Harlow (b. June 20, 1989) – Christine
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Janet Wright, as Trish, passed away at age 71 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Sign: Pisces - Ferne Downey – Lady / Mrs. Parker Leigh
- John Mann, as Douglas, passed away at age 57 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: John F. Mann - Teach Grant (b. January 25, 1973) – Steven
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Alexander Grant | Teach - Garwin Sanford (b. March 14, 1955) – Robert
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Garwin Sandford - Jakob Davies (b. January 29, 2003) – David
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Lucas Myers – Deputy Campbell
- Pat Henman – Nurse at police Infirmary
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