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Dead Birds

  • 2004
  • R
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
11K
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Dead Birds (2004)
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A group of Confederate soldiers hole up in an abandoned plantation after robbing a bank and find themselves at the mercy of supernatural forces.A group of Confederate soldiers hole up in an abandoned plantation after robbing a bank and find themselves at the mercy of supernatural forces.A group of Confederate soldiers hole up in an abandoned plantation after robbing a bank and find themselves at the mercy of supernatural forces.

  • Director
    • Alex Turner
  • Writer
    • Simon Barrett
  • Stars
    • Henry Thomas
    • Patrick Fugit
    • Nicki Aycox
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alex Turner
    • Writer
      • Simon Barrett
    • Stars
      • Henry Thomas
      • Patrick Fugit
      • Nicki Aycox
    • 150User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Actor Michael Purnell (the Preacher) with Director Alex Turner in "Dead Birds" (2004).
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    Henry Thomas, Patrick Fugit, Michael Shannon, and Isaiah Washington in Dead Birds (2004)
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    Henry Thomas
    Henry Thomas
    • William
    Patrick Fugit
    Patrick Fugit
    • Sam
    Nicki Aycox
    Nicki Aycox
    • Annabelle
    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Clyde
    Muse Watson
    Muse Watson
    • Father
    Mark Boone Junior
    Mark Boone Junior
    • Joseph
    Isaiah Washington
    Isaiah Washington
    • Todd
    Harris Mann
    • Jeffy Hollister
    Melanie Abramoff
    Melanie Abramoff
    • Girl Ghost
    Donna Biscoe
    Donna Biscoe
    • Black Woman
    Brian Bremer
    Brian Bremer
    • Hysterical Man
    Russell Durham Comegys
    Russell Durham Comegys
    • Kormer
    David Dwyer
    David Dwyer
    • MacCready
    Michael Faella
    Michael Faella
    • Johnson
    Steve Green
    • Boy Ghost
    Douglas M. Griffin
    Douglas M. Griffin
    • Blonde Soldier
    • (as Douglas Griffin)
    Drew Hall
    • Confederate Shooter in Town #2
    Evan Hipps
    • Dead Boy
    • Director
      • Alex Turner
    • Writer
      • Simon Barrett
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    • Trivia
      The town scenes were shot on the old sets of 'Tim Burton''s Big Fish (2003).
    • Goofs
      When the soldiers arrive at the house before they enter it is daylight. In the next scene when they enter the house, it is pitch black.
    • Quotes

      Todd: [on finding all their horses butchered]

      [chuckles in despair]

      Todd: Well... It looks like/I guess...

      [bellows]

      Todd: I'M WALKING THEN/OUT OF HERE!

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    User reviews150

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    8/10
    A fun little horror picture.
    I have long felt that the western genre was ripe to be mixed with the horror genre and it's nice to finally see someone agree with me. Mixing the elements alone wouldn't have worked if the film was lacking, fortunately that is not the case.

    During the civil war period, a gang performs a violent bank robbery and then steals off, heading for the border with Mexico. Along the way they stop for rest at an abandoned farm. During their stay it begins to become increasingly clear that things are not right with the house and the land it occupies. Before long survival becomes the only question.

    The set-up itself is not original, but the time period most certainly is. It takes an already violent period in history and puts an even darker twist on it.

    Complimenting the action well is an overall nice cast that seem to fit their roles and avoid chewing the scenery. I give biggest props to the creature designers; though there is precious little footage of the beasts, what you do get to see is unique and frightening.

    One of the better horror films in recent years, combining atmosphere and suspense with some good-old-fashioned visceral scares for max effect. The only glaring problem is a prodding mid-section of the film that runs on a little too long without much happening.

    Quality scares worth a look.

    8/10
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    • Mar 17, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gritos de muerte
    • Filming locations
      • Mobile, Alabama, USA
    • Production companies
      • Silver Nitrate Pictures
      • Dead Birds Films
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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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