Paul Ackerley

Paul Ackerley’s filmography is a bit of a wild ride, honestly. He’s not exactly a household name, but if you’re into offbeat horror and gritty action, you’ve probably stumbled across his work without realizing it. Let’s start with In the Tall Grass (2019)—that movie’s a straight-up fever dream. Adapted from a Stephen King and Joe Hill novella, it’s got all the creepy vibes you’d expect. Paul’s role isn’t massive, but it’s weirdly unforgettable. The whole film is basically a trippy maze of tall weeds, lost time, and people slowly losing their minds. One of those movies where you’re yelling at the screen because nobody makes a good decision, ever. Fast-forward to Rogue (2013). This one’s less mind-bendy, more punchy. Rogue’s all about survival, a classic action-thriller style. Ackerley fits in as that gritty, background muscle you need to make the world feel dangerous. There’s a lot of running, shooting, and trying not to get eaten by whatever’s lurking in the shadows. He doesn’t chew scenery, but his presence adds that little bit of “oh, things just got serious.” Now, Wynonna Earp: Vengeance (2024) is more recent and, wow, it leans hard into the supernatural western thing. Gunslingers, demons, the whole shebang. Ackerley slots in perfectly as a side character who probably knows way more than he lets on—you know the type. Not the star, but if he’s on screen, you’re paying attention. Altogether, his roles tie together a thread of tension and unpredictability, making every scene he’s in feel a bit more intense, a bit more dangerous.