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Birdemic: Shock and Terror

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Townspeople fight back when a swarm of birds causes bloody mayhem.
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Birdemic: Shock and Terror

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Amy Nicholson Boxoffice Magazine 08/27/2010
3/5
Nguyen's DIY-fingerprints are on every frame. Like The Room, it's the antidote to mass culture -- a singular auteur with a dream. Go to Full Review
Ronnie Scheib Variety 07/06/2010
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. Go to Full Review
Jennie Punter Globe and Mail 06/11/2010
0/4
Simply foul. Go to Full Review
Sebastian Zavala Kahn Me gusta el cine 03/25/2020
0.5/5
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] Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 07/01/2017
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 ... Go to Full Review
Brian Holcomb CinemaBlend 03/17/2011
5/5
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? Go to Full Review
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Kevin P @Tommy1068 1d This is a fine piece of provocative cinema. As a connoisseur of truly bad movies that are just so cringe this movie earns my respect. Pacing is slow. Actors are one dimensional and stiff. Dialogue is inexcusable but hypnotic. Brilliant piece of work. See more Tyson D. @Spudsprout Jun 25 (Overall Rating: .92/5) (Terrible) --- (Cinematography/Atmosphere: .25/5) Sound, camerawork, special effects and anything else with what you see or hear was all hilariously aweful. --- (Storyline/Plot: .25/5) We should save our planet or killer birds will come get us! There is nothing else here --- (Acting: .25/5) I would have loved to sit in on whatever auditions they held to see why they chose this cast. --- (Character Quality: .25/5) The kids just want their happy meals. Zero depth to any character. --- (Entertainment Value: 2/5) I mean I laughed ironically throughout the entire film, but the build up to what was promised by the title was too long. --- (Expectations vs. Reality: 2.5/5) I got exactly what I had expected. Which is unfortunate. See more Ava H @Neon_QT Jun 16 Watch Jurassic shark 3 instead it’s way better than this See more Kenzom T @RT63558516 May 23 le pire film d'horreur que j'ai jamais vus ! Vraiment nul effets vraiment pas oufs je voulait avoir des frayeurs pas rire et les effets et les oiseaux je m'attendait a mieux ! See more John J @epicmovierrviews Apr 10 One of my life long dreams is to fight in a birdedemic. I am so jealous of these people even if they are dead. I still do not understand the artistic choice of including a bird sex scene, and an egg layin scne See more Logan M. @LogibearMovies Feb 18 ⭐ 10/10 – I Have Transcended the Food Chain Words cannot express how profoundly Birdemic: Shock and Terror rewired my DNA; before this movie I was merely a human being, after this movie I was a bird, because time itself collapsed the moment the opening four minutes of uninterrupted driving began and I felt my soul leave my body, get bored, and come back, and then the dialogue hit — “Hi.” “Hi.” Shakespeare is still recovering from that. I love the fact that the child was just laying under the car, she was probably there for days. I felt super inspired after watching this. These actors also deserved Oscar’s because they did awesome. They are great with gun handling, dialogue, etc. I love this movie, must watch. See more 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