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Birdemic: Shock and Terror

Play trailer Poster for Birdemic: Shock and Terror Released Oct 1, 2008 1h 33m Horror Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Townspeople fight back when a swarm of birds causes bloody mayhem.
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Amy Nicholson Boxoffice Magazine Nguyen's DIY-fingerprints are on every frame. Like The Room, it's the antidote to mass culture -- a singular auteur with a dream. Rated: 3/5 Aug 27, 2010 Full Review Ronnie Scheib Variety Howlingly bad films are a dime a dozen, but the evident Ed Wood-like sincerity with which writer-director James Nguyen lovingly crafted this compendium of cinematic don'ts gives it a goofy, almost surrealist charm. Jul 6, 2010 Full Review Jennie Punter Globe and Mail Simply foul. Rated: 0/4 Jun 11, 2010 Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Me gusta el cine It is possible that "Birdemic: Shock and Terror" is one of the worst films ever made ... and that is precisely why it will not be forgotten. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 0.5/5 Mar 25, 2020 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand A shot-on-video reworking of The Birds as a screwy commentary on the dangers of global warming, Birdemic: Shock and Terror pours every stupid horror movie clich into an abstract road movie ... Jul 1, 2017 Full Review Brian Holcomb CinemaBlend Birdemic appears to be completely sincere, an attempt by Nguyen to make a serious and moving work of art. So what if it moves us to tears with laughter? Rated: 5/5 Mar 17, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Maxx B Better than Wolfman 2025 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Tyler B I'm so excited to announce that I left at a great review. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/03/25 Full Review SkyRo P "Birdemic: Shock and Terror" is undoubtedly one of the most horrendous films I've ever had the misfortune of viewing. I genuinely wish I could pass this experience on to someone else, as it was truly abysmal. It's no surprise that this film is frequently cited as one of the worst of all time; it deserves every bit of that reputation. The cinematography, editing, and sound quality were shockingly poor. The audio was so unbalanced that background noise intruded whenever there was a scene transition, and it was clear the director had no grasp on how to execute these shifts. The camera seemed to bounce around erratically with each line of dialogue, making it impossible to focus. The dialogue itself was abysmally written, resembling something shot on an old, grainy first-generation iPhone—utterly painful to watch. As for the acting, it was simply atrocious. The performances were among the worst I've ever witnessed, leaving me questioning how these individuals found their way into this project. They were so bad that I wouldn't want to see them in any other film; they should be blacklisted from the industry based on this performance alone. In short, do yourself a favor and steer clear of this film. Watching it would be nothing more than a complete waste of your precious time. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/01/25 Full Review Avery M This movie sucks. I hate it. Eyesore. CGI birds 🦜🦜🦜🦅🦅🦅🦅 hawk Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review mr poopsmith r The Godfather is hot garbage compared to this. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/13/24 Full Review Soap S Great movie to watch with your whole family on New Years! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Townspeople fight back when a swarm of birds causes bloody mayhem.
Director
James Nguyen
Screenwriter
James Nguyen
Production Co
Expedition Films, Moviehead Pictures
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 1, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 22, 2011
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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