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In the Tall Grass is a 2019 Canadian supernatural horror drama film written and directed by Vincenzo Natali. It is based on Stephen King and Joe Hill's 2012 novella of the same name. It stars Harrison Gilbertson, Laysla De Oliveira, Avery Whitted, Will Buie Jr., Rachel Wilson, and Patrick Wilson.
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- ↑ Beahm, G. (1998). Stephen King from A to Z: An Encyclopedia of His Life and Work. Andrews McMeel Publishing. p. 110. ISBN 978-0-8362-6914-7 . Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ↑ Wiater, S.; Golden, C.; Wagner, H. (2001). The Stephen King Universe: The Guide to the Worlds of the King of Horror. St. Martin's Press. p. 444. ISBN 978-1-58063-160-0 . Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ↑ "'The Jaunt' Series Based On Stephen King Short Story Coming From 'Fear The Walking Dead' Co-Creator Dave Erickson". slashfilm.com. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- ↑ "Stephen King teleportation story 'The Jaunt' to be adapted into TV series". space.com. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
