Population 436 (Video 2006)

A census-taker (Sisto) is sent to investigate why a certain small town has had the same population -- 436 residents -- for the last 100 years.

Director:

Michelle MacLaren

Writer:

Michael Kingston

Stars:

David Ames, Leigh Enns, Susan Kelso

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Ames	...	Ronald Greaver
Leigh Enns	...	Kathy Most
Susan Kelso	...	Nurse Greaver
Rick Skene	...	Ray Jacobs
Fred Durst	...	Deputy Bobby Caine
David Fox	...	Dr. Harold James Greaver
Peter Jordan	...	Minister Hiller
Charlotte Sullivan	...	Courtney Lovett
R.H. Thomson	...	Sheriff Jim Calcutt (as RH Thomson)
Frank Adamson	...	Mayor Gus Grateman
Reva Timbers	...	Amanda Jacobs
Monica Parker	...	Belma Lovett
Jeremy Sisto	...	Steve Kady
Lora Schroeder	...	Gas Station Attendant
Martin Trudel	...	Red

Storyline

While traveling to Rockwell Falls in an assignment of the US Census Bureau, the surveyor from Chicago Steve Kady has two flat tires nearby the small town. The local Deputy Bobby Caine brings him to the town and the Mayor Grateman lodges him in a farm, where the gorgeous Courtney Lovett lives with her mother. Steve finds that Rockwell Falls, considered by the locals as the most perfect place on Earth, has the same population since 1860 and sooner he discloses the meaning and the dark secret of their creed of solidarity and steadfastness.

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Plot Keywords:

small town | mayor | census taker | flat tire | held at gunpoint | 

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Taglines:

The residents of Rockwell Falls are dying for you to visit...

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for brief sexuality and violence

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 September 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

436 - La profezia

Filming Locations:

Roseisle, Manitoba, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pariah

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Steve is nearly caught running away by the townspeople, the door of the vehicle behind him is open and then closed.

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Quotes

Deputy Bobby Caine: Never any crime in Rockwell Falls...

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Connections

References The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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Soundtracks

"Rockwell Breakdown"
Written by Rob Wrigley
Performed by Rob Wrigley and Tim Longbottom

User Reviews

Solid film with "subliminal" message for some of us

I think this movie could have been better but it's hard to say exactly how. The acting was less than stupendous but I can't find too much to criticize. I was never bored and the ending (including alternate) was unpredictable. I didn't find it too scary except for one scene that caught me off guard; a pivotal point in the movie.

Two CGI flaws stood out in scenes where it was probably used to cut costs. Keep an eye on the moving Jeep and study the town in aerial views. The latter may require a high resolution TV or projector. A few plot holes were adequately explained by paranoia but it's difficult to be that isolated in the lower 48 now.

Under different circumstances Rockwell Falls could indeed be "the most perfect place on Earth," meaning a picturesque town that isn't destined to get overrun. There are safe and sane ways to stop population growth and I think the whole world should encourage that. Whether or not you agree, I can recommend this film as more than light entertainment.