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We Are What We Are

  • 20132013
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  • 1h 45m
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Bill Sage, Ambyr Childers, and Julia Garner in We Are What We Are (2013)
Behind closed doors, the seemingly whole Parker family is ruled by a patriarch determined to keep his ancestral customs intact. As a torrential rainstorm hits their town, authorities begin to uncover clues that bring them closer to the secret that the Parkers have held closely for years.
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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 r... Read allThe 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.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.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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  • Director
    • Jim Mickle
  • Writers
    • Nick Damici
    • Jim Mickle
    • Jorge Michel Grau(based on: the screenplay "Somos lo que hay" by)
  • Stars
    • Bill Sage
    • Ambyr Childers
    • Julia Garner
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  • Director
    • Jim Mickle
  • Writers
    • Nick Damici
    • Jim Mickle
    • Jorge Michel Grau(based on: the screenplay "Somos lo que hay" by)
  • Stars
    • Bill Sage
    • Ambyr Childers
    • Julia Garner
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    • 107User reviews
    • 184Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 11 nominations

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    Ambyr Childers in We Are What We Are (2013)
    Kelly McGillis and Bill Sage in We Are What We Are (2013)
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    Ambyr Childers and Julia Garner in We Are What We Are (2013)
    Julia Garner in We Are What We Are (2013)
    Ambyr Childers, Julia Garner, and Jack Gore in We Are What We Are (2013)
    Bill Sage, Ambyr Childers, and Jack Gore in We Are What We Are (2013)
    Jack Gore in We Are What We Are (2013)
    Ambyr Childers and Julia Garner in We Are What We Are (2013)
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    Julia Garner at an event for We Are What We Are (2013)
    Julia Garner at an event for We Are What We Are (2013)

    Top cast

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    Bill Sage
    Bill Sage
    • Frank Parkeras Frank Parker
    Ambyr Childers
    Ambyr Childers
    • Iris Parkeras Iris Parker
    Julia Garner
    Julia Garner
    • Rose Parkeras Rose Parker
    Wyatt Russell
    Wyatt Russell
    • Deputy Andersas Deputy Anders
    Kassie Wesley DePaiva
    Kassie Wesley DePaiva
    • Emma Parkeras Emma Parker
    • (as Kassie DePaiva)
    Laurent Rejto
    Laurent Rejto
    • Hardware Clerkas Hardware Clerk
    Jack Gore
    Jack Gore
    • Rory Parkeras Rory Parker
    Kelly McGillis
    Kelly McGillis
    • Margeas Marge
    Michael Parks
    Michael Parks
    • Doc Barrowas Doc Barrow
    Annemarie Lawless
    Annemarie Lawless
    • Arlene Strattonas Arlene Stratton
    Traci Hovel
    • Mrs. Kimbleas Mrs. Kimble
    Nat DeWolf
    Nat DeWolf
    • Mr. Kimbleas Mr. Kimble
    Nick Damici
    Nick Damici
    • Sheriff Meeksas Sheriff Meeks
    Vonia Arslanian
    Vonia Arslanian
    • Emily Meeksas Emily Meeks
    Larry Fessenden
    Larry Fessenden
    • Bearded Tenantas Bearded Tenant
    Odeya Rush
    Odeya Rush
    • Alyce Parkeras Alyce Parker
    Joel Nagle
    Joel Nagle
    • Mathias Parkeras Mathias Parker
    Reagan Leonard
    • Alyce's Motheras Alyce's Mother
    • Director
      • Jim Mickle
    • Writers
      • Nick Damici
      • Jim Mickle
      • Jorge Michel Grau(based on: the screenplay "Somos lo que hay" by)
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    Storyline

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    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. —Entertainment One
    • cannibalism
    • cannibal
    • death
    • creek
    • bone
    • 26 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Blood is the strongest bond.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for disturbing violence, bloody images, some sexuality, nudity and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Based on the screenplay "Somos Lo Que Hay" by Jorge Michel Grau.
    • Goofs
      The dungeon door's window bars were removed each time the camera looked through it. Four wide vertical bars were visible in approach and open door shots.
    • 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.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2013 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      I'll Pretend
      Written and Performed by Glen Morris

      Courtesy of Fervor Records Vintage Masters

    User reviews107

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    Top review
    5/10
    A dull set-up prevents this movie from leaving the lingering impact it could have.
    We Are What We Are is a brooding slow burn with little to no jump scares and disturbing subject matter, specifically cannibalism. Believe me when I say I really wanted to love this movie. Sadly, the first two acts of this movie are a chore. I fell asleep the first time around the 20-minute mark my first watchthrough. It begins with a family tragedy and shows their subsequent grieving period. This family has a secret but it's established early on so we're just watching them do stuff. It's a way to develop the characters and set the mood, sure, but it completely failed to grip my attention. You know where the movie is going right off the bat. It shows its hand too quickly and doesn't gain any momentum until the final act.

    The third act is enjoyable, though. It's thrilling, tense, borderline silly at times but all in good fun. The problem is whether it's worth the wait. Like waiting in line for five hours for a roller coaster ride and you finally get on and have a good time, but was the wait really worth the few moments of enjoyment? Honestly, it's entirely up to you. The movie certainly has its perks. The acting is excellent across the board, the daughters in particular, and the cinematography is superbly crafted to give you the eerie vibe necessary to pull off this subject matter. Production value wise, We Are What We Are is quality stuff.

    I'd recommend it to horror buffs, specifically those who prefer a slow burn over cheap jump scares. We Are What We Are just happens to be the particular slow burn that's slow to the point that it produces more of a flicker than a flare.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 25, 2013 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official Twitter
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ми такі, які є
    • Filming locations
      • Margaretville, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Belladonna Productions
      • Memento Films International
      • Paradise City
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $81,381
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,727
      • Sep 29, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $159,047
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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