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Dead Birds 2005

“There are worse things than dying.”

★ 5.7/10 · 297 votes R HorrorThrillerWestern Released
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What is Dead Birds?

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Dead Birds" (2005). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.

Type
Film
Year
2005
Status
Released
Runtime
91 minutes
Release date
Apr 22, 2005
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Dead Birds Films, Silver Nitrate
Budget
$1,500,000
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Western
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78 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.1/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Horror #Thriller #Western
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Dead Birds" (2005).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Dead Birds.
Years mentioned: 2005 (TMDB), 2004 (Wikipedia/IMDb).
Genres: Horror, Thriller, Western (TMDB); Horror Western (Wikipedia).
Director: Alex Turner (Wikipedia).
Cast: Henry Thomas, Nicki Aycox, Isaiah Washington, Patrick Fugit, Michael Shannon (Wikipedia).
Runtime: 1h 31m (TMDB).
Rating: R (TMDB).
Release Date: 02/13/2005 (US) (TMDB).
Plot: Towards the end of the Civil War, a group of Confederate soldiers/deserters turned bank robbers hole up on an abandoned plantation after robbing a bank and find themselves at the mercy of supernatural forces.
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Dead Birds is a horror Western film directed by Alex Turner. The movie features a cast that includes Henry Thomas, Nicki Aycox, Isaiah

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Should you watch it?

“Civil War deserters hide at an abandoned plantation after a bank robbery and face supernatural forces.”

Reasons to watch
  • It combines elements of horror, thriller, and Western genres.
  • It features a notable cast including Henry Thomas, Nicki Aycox, Isaiah Washington, Patrick Fugit, and Michael Shannon.
  • It is directed by Alex Turner.
Keep in mind
  • It may not appeal to viewers who dislike horror and thriller elements.

Watch it if you enjoy horror Western films involving Civil War deserters and supernatural forces.

The film runs for 1 hour and 31 minutes and carries a rating of R.

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It is worth watching if you enjoy the intersection of horror, thrillers, and Westerns directed by Alex Turner.

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The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

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