We Are What We Are (2013)

The Parkers, a reclusive family who follow ancient customs, find their secret existence threatened as a torrential downpour moves into their area, forcing daughters Iris and Rose to assume responsibilities beyond those of a typical family.

Director:

Jim Mickle

Writers:

Nick Damici, Jim Mickle

Stars:

Bill Sage, Ambyr Childers, Julia Garner

5 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kassie Wesley DePaiva	...	Emma Parker (as Kassie DePaiva)
Laurent Rejto	...	Hardware Clerk
Julia Garner	...	Rose Parker
Ambyr Childers	...	Iris Parker
Jack Gore	...	Rory Parker
Bill Sage	...	Frank Parker
Kelly McGillis	...	Marge
Wyatt Russell	...	Deputy Anders
Michael Parks	...	Doc Barrow
Annemarie Lawless	...	Arlene Stratton
Traci Hovel	...	Mrs. Kimble
Nat DeWolf	...	Mr. Kimble
Nick Damici	...	Sheriff Meeks
Vonia Arslanian	...	Emily Meeks
Larry Fessenden	...	Bearded Tenant

Storyline

A seemingly wholesome and benevolent family, the Parkers have always kept to themselves, and for good reason. Behind closed doors, patriarch Frank rules his family with a rigorous fervor, determined to keep his ancestral customs intact at any cost. As a torrential rainstorm moves into the area, tragedy strikes and his daughters Iris and Rose are forced to assume responsibilities that extend beyond those of a typical family. As the unrelenting downpour continues to flood their small town, the local authorities begin to uncover clues that bring them closer to the secret that the Parkers have held closely for so many years.

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Plot Keywords:

cannibalism | death | full frontal female nudity | creek | bone | 

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Taglines:

Blood is the strongest bond.

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing violence, bloody images, some sexuality, nudity and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA France

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 October 2013 (UK)

Also Known As:

Iskonski nagon

Filming Locations:

Margaretville, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$13,727, 29 September 2013, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$76,633, 27 October 2013

Company Credits

Production Co:

Belladonna Productions, Memento Films International, Paradise City

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Based on the screenplay "Somos Lo Que Hay" by Jorge Michel Grau.

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Goofs

When they go to the funeral, the kid's in the car and also in Marge's arms.

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Quotes

Marge: I heard somebody down in the shed earlier.
Iris Parker: It must've been daddy. He's the only one allowed down there. Ever.
Marge: Well, it sounded like a girl crying.
Iris Parker: I don't know what you think you heard, but you must be mistaken.

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Connections

Remake of Somos lo que hay (2010)

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Soundtracks

Cambridge Town
Written and Performed by Nick Garrie
Courtesy of Nick Garrie

User Reviews

Very enjoyable movie, didn't get bored for a sec

I would not call it a horror movie even if there were some bloody parts but it was for sure a good movie. Starting slow and building the suspense up every minute. I really enjoyed watching this movie. I guess they put it in the horror genre because some people might get offended by the story but I wasn't at all shocked. I'm pretty sure there must be sicko's like this in our miserable rotten world. If you want to watch a nice thriller with a good plot then you must for sure watch this movie. You won't regret it. Very underrated movie to me when I see the score he only gets. Compared to some really bad movies that still get like 4 stars it goes beyond my comprehension that this one doesn't even get 6 stars. Well I guess that it's every man to his taste.