Dead Birds
Short description
Set during the American Civil War, this horror thriller follows a group of Confederate soldiers who rob a bank. While attempting to hide from a storm in a deserted plantation house, the men discover the building is inhabited by malevolent supernatural entities. As the group is trapped inside, they are tormented by visions of past atrocities and the anger of trapped spirits, leading them to turn against one another.
Directed by Alex Turner, this was the first of two films he directed, followed by Red Sands in 2009. The screenplay was written by Simon Barrett. The cast features Henry Thomas, Patrick Fugit, Michael Shannon, Nicki Aycox, Isaiah Washington, and Mark Boone Junior. Produced by Silver Nitrate and Dead Birds Films, the project had a budget of 2 million USD.
The movie has received mixed reactions from viewers and critics. It holds a 5.6 rating on IMDb based on 12,000 votes and a 5.7 rating on TMDB from 295 votes. Film critics provided a slightly higher average score of 5.8 based on 10 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- The street scenes were filmed using sets from Tim Burton’s fantastical tragicomedy “Big Fish” (2003).
- Filming of the movie took 21 days.
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