Dead Birds

R

2004

1h 31m

Horror

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60%

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10 Reviews

40%

Audience Score

5,000+ Ratings

William (Henry Thomas), a Confederate soldier, has gone AWOL with a crew of other men. As the group, among it a runaway slave (Isaiah Washington) and a nurse (Nicki Aycox), makes its way along, it stops off to rob a bank clean. Looking to plan a getaway, the gang heads into an empty house to hole up for the evening. As the soldiers start arguing with one another, strange things begin happening in the house -- and everyone in the group soon realizes that the place is haunted.

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

The unexpected setting and inclusion of Lovecraftian lore, combined with a talented ensemble, make for a somewhat satisfying and spooky story.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 22, 2023

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Jason Adams

My New Plaid Pants

There are all sorts of really wonderfully shot and framed nightmare-inducing visions to be had here

Jul 14, 2021

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

What a shame it didn't get the theater treatment...

Rated: 3/4

Apr 29, 2009

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Jason Gorber

Film Scouts

Dull, boring, silly, but starring the kid from E.T.

Rated: D

Jun 21, 2007

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Steve

Dread Central

Solid acting, at times brilliant camera work, and superb sound design all contribute to make this a truly frightening winner.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 1, 2006

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Brian Mckay

eFilmCritic.com

You're not likely to lose a night's sleep over it . . . but you may find yourself double-checking under the bed before turning in.

Rated: 4/5

May 9, 2005

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Horror fan 4

A very well made Horror Movie with great special effects. I love horror movies involving old houses and the history of that home. Tim Treakle

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/15/24

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Ricardo d

Um bom filme de terror. Tem uma trama interessante e um fim com um plot. Tem alguns erros de montagem e os personagens são bem rasos, mas nada que prejudique a diversão se você assistir de forma despretensiosa.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/14/24

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Curt D

It's a little slow to start, but has a creepy premise with a few excellent jump scares. Not your usual, run-of-the-mill horror film. Beats the 'The Grudge' anytime.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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colin m

Three stars. It was okay.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Save yourself some time. If you're a fan of the genre (especially the "Western Horror" subgenre) then this one is probably just going to disappoint. It's slowly paced - a common attribute of Westerns, so tolerable - but lacking scares when they finally come, which isn't a great combo.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

Movie was alright. Nothing special but it passed the time. Cgi wasn't that great either but it was only 2004 after all.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Alex Turner

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Synopsis

William (Henry Thomas), a Confederate soldier, has gone AWOL with a crew of other men. As the group, among it a runaway slave (Isaiah Washington) and a nurse (Nicki Aycox), makes its way along, it stops off to rob a bank clean. Looking to plan a getaway, the gang heads into an empty house to hole up for the evening. As the soldiers start arguing with one another, strange things begin happening in the house -- and everyone in the group soon realizes that the place is haunted.

Director: Alex Turner
Producer: David Hillary
Screenwriter: Simon Barrett
Production Co: Silver Nitrate Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2017
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Surround

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