Birdemic: Shock and Terror

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Birdemic: Shock and Terror

Released Oct 1, 2008

1h 33m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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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

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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

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Jennie Punter

Globe and Mail

Simply foul.

Rated: 0/4

Jun 11, 2010

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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

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Sean Axmaker

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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

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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

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Audience Member

One of the best movies I've seen in years. I just wish they included more driving scenes. I recommend this to any film connoisseur looking to raise their standards.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/01/24

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Audience Member

I cried...don't watch this

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/30/24

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New Spice over Old Spice

Director James Nguyen must've been trolling. I'm pretty sure he had an opportunity to assemble at least half-decent editing. Instead, his false confidence soars higher than the Birds he tries to muster into the film as Antagonists. There is just nothing good to say about this film, maybe you'll have the time of your life in cringed laughter the first time you watch it, but once it gets old, it becomes what it truly is, Utter Garbage that ages stale. Talk about Generic and Cliche Direction, Non-Charismatic Acting, The Worst Editing in history that could've been avoided, Cinematography that looks like it's off a 1990s Cassette Tape.. in 2010, Tedious Pacing that loses you the first few minutes of the film and a soundtrack that practically gets muted due to the editing errors of the film. The Director even made up Crew names because he failed to hire a full time Crew! Sums up the film. 0.4 / 4.0 | 11% Positive Score

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/27/24

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Shane K

I've seen videos on YouTube that have better visual effects.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/19/24

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Sofia

A cinematic wonder, beyond basic practicality, proving itself the antithesis to comprehension. Exceeds the greater knowledge of the universe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/08/24

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Debby Y

The CGI is… oof, don't want to spoil it!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/24

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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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