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7,8 d. vind-ik-leuks. The film was largely self-financed and was produced through Nguyen's Moviehead Pictures company for a budget of less than $10,000. C This article has been rated as C-Class on the project's quality scale. On the DVD commentary, the director explained that one early inspiration for the movie was the anti-war movie Apocalypse Now, and that at the end of the movie the birds stopped their attack because they wanted to have peace, and to give humans a second chance to help the environment. So, giving it the benefit of the doubt as a real film and not just a rough draft, I tender my vote of 1 out of 10 and hope that other fans of this film will also give it an appropriately low vote and insure its rightful place on the Bottom 100 (once it gathers the requisite number of votes). For Screenings and Ticket Purchases for Birdemic 2: The Resurrection go to http://facebook.com/thisisbirdemic The movie contains several anti-war statements. in the 2009 episode "Crows". 5. Frightening & Intense Scenes. 7.9K likes. View production, box office, & company info. As they prepare to eat, they are attacked by the birds, but then doves appear and all the birds leave in peace. Directed by James Nguyen. Was this review helpful to you? Moore was in charge of the makeup, after the first two makeup women quit. [citation needed] In early 2010, Birdemic was picked up by Severin Films[21] with plans to release the film on home media. All the birds are attacking humanity for their devastating damage they're inflicting on the Earth: they're going after gas stations and people's cars, and the birds have something the humans will never see coming: Bird-Acid. "[3] As of June 2020[update], the film holds an 18% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 17 reviews with a weighted average rating of 2.55/10. Birdemic was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on February 22, 2011. In the town of Half Moon Bay California, there's an epidemic on the horizon: a Birdemic. Still, something about the profoundly amateurish quality of this film makes it feel a little unfair to rate it at all ~ in much the same way that it would feel wrong to grade a term paper on the basis of some rough notes jotted down before writing the paper rather than the paper itself. Newswire: Exclusive: RiffTrax takes on another Hitchcock clone from the director of Birdemic. Things go well for the couple, with Rod receiving a large bonus that he uses to start his own business, while Nathalie is chosen as a Victoria's Secret model. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Use the HTML below. On April 3, 2009, Moviehead Pictures self-released Birdemic on DVD, selling it exclusively through Moviehead's official website and manufactured on demand through Amazon.com. After escaping a forest fire, the quartet ultimately settles on a small beach, where Rod fishes for dinner. [31] On the February 25, 2011 episode of The Soup, scenes of Birdemic, especially an elongated scene in which employees clap incessantly at the company's good financial news, was the "Clip of the Week". Disappointed by its creation, the almighty being that created Man arrives on Earth in a human form and interacts with various troubled, wicked and sinful people on his journey to Vegas. "[25] Salon commented on the "atrocious CGI" and reported that the film had become "a cult hit among bad-movie fans. [9] There were not many crew members on the movie, and the actors performed many of the roles that would normally be performed by crew members. In a 2016 Vice interview, Nguyen said that he was hoping to eventually make Birdemic 3: Sea Eagle, which would be his next installment in the franchise. The birdemic has been caused by global climate change, which is talked about 1,800 times during the film. As they leave town, they rescue two young children, Susan and Tony, whose parents have been killed by the birds. In het eerste zien we de ontluikende romance tussen de creepy verkoper Rod en het aantrekkelijke model Nathalie (Elisha Cuthbert look-a-like Whitney Moore, sprak hij lichtelijk enthousiast). The funding was eventually closed, with only roughly $596 out of the desired $500,000 raised. Por muchos, la peor película de la historia, pero NO. The Birds starred actress Tippi Hedren, who appeared in Nguyen's earlier film Julie and Jack. 7,734 likes. The story itself is simple. The True Story of 'Birdemic, "Angry Birds! A platoon of eagles and vultures attack the residents of a small town. Birdemic: Shock and Terror (per gli amici solo Birdemic) - James Nguyen - 2010 L'omaggio ad Hitchcock più bello che abbia mai visto. De film kreeg een cultstatus door zijn slechte kwaliteit en wordt regelmatig gezien als een van de slechtste film ooit gemaakt. After consummating their relationship in a motel, Rod and Nathalie wake up to find that their town is under attack from eagles and vultures. All film class's first assignment should be a full length movie, such as Birdemic, so by the semester's end you can see why you really did need the class. Two people managed to fight back, but will they survive Birdemic? (BTDubs Inc.) COUNTRIES WATCH MOVIES [Episode 01] - Birdemic: Shock and Terror it to a special level otherwise occupied by a few special films like "The Room" and "Manos: the Hands of Fate" ~ the legendary realm of films that are so bad they're good. released on February 28, 2012 and starring cast member Whitney Moore and guest star "Weird Al" Yankovic (who states that he is a fan of the film) is dedicated to discussing Birdemic. Check Out Our Resident Evil: Retribution Review! [33][34][35][36] On October 25, 2012, Fathom hosted a RiffTrax Live event featuring Birdemic. Ramsey tries to save a busload of tourists. Birdemic: Shock and Terror, ookwel bekend als Birdemic, is een Amerikaanse film uit 2010. ", "A Birdemic of Shock and Terror and Romance", Clips of 'Birdemic' on "Attack of the Show", Official Theatrical Trailer for Birdemic: Shock and Terror, "Tim & Eric Host the Greatest Night of Your Life: Red Carpet Premiere of 'Birdemic'! The movie was one of several in an uptick of bird horror films inspired by Hitchcock's movie, beginning in 2007 with Kaw and continuing with Flu Bird Horror in 2008. Two children are briefly shown lamenting the death of their parents from the bird attacks, but in the next scene and for the rest of the movie, they act as if the previous scene never happened. ", "Video Interview with 'Birdemic' Director, Arizona Screening Added! The scenery of Half Moon Bay is agreeable, for one thing, and Ms. Moore has at least a modicum of charisma; also, anyone who appreciates a stylish blue hybrid Mustang rolling along in a stately manner gets to savor that very sight in many lingering shots. Here are the buzz-worthy titles you're going to want to mark on your calendar. With Alan Bagh, Whitney Moore, Tippi Hedren, Janae Caster. Alan Bagh and Whitney Moore reprised their roles for the sequel, as did Colton Osborne, Rick Camp, Stephen Gustavson, Eric Swartz, Patsy van Ettinger, and Damien Carter. In the town of Half Moon Bay California, there's an epidemic on the horizon: a Birdemic. 2. Things go well for the couple, with Rod receiving a large bonus that he uses to start his own business, while Nathalie is chosen as a Victoria's Secret model. [13], On February 27, 2010, Birdemic received its Los Angeles premiere at the Silent Movie Theatre,[14] sponsored by Bloody Disgusting and hosted by Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim,[15] followed by a cast-and-crew attended screening at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, Texas on March 2,[16] with follow-up screenings in Tempe, Arizona[17] and New York City. Actually, just drop out. [19] Birdemic premiered in the United Kingdom at The Curzon Soho in London on May 28, 2010.[20]. 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. The birds spit acid and explode into flames upon striking the ground (having become mutated and toxic due to global warming). ‘Birdemic’ Documentary: Vice Follows James Nguyen, The Director of The ‘Worst Movie Ever Made’, Paste Magazine’s Best B Movies of All Time, IMDb Poll Board Top 5 Worst Films of the 2010s. If it featured better sound, editing, writing, acting, direction and special effects, it might just be a forgettable homage to "The Birds"; its very flaws elevate (or should I say depress?) With the death toll rising, Two citizens manage to fight back, but will they survive Birdemic? Birdemic: Shock and Terror One day, putting aside any scruple, she seduces Johnny's best friend, Mark. Nguyen was inspired to write the script for Birdemic: Shock and Terror while spending time relaxing in Half Moon Bay, California,[5] and much of the filming took place in the area surrounding the community. [43], "Tim & Eric Host the Greatest Night of Your Life: World Premiere of 'Birdemic'! Shock and Terror? Birdemic: Shock and Terror; Ohjaaja: James Nguyen: Käsikirjoittaja: James Nguyen: Tuottaja: James Nguyen: Säveltäjä: Andrew Seger: Pääosat: Alan Bagh Whitney Moore He gave her direction using her costar Bagh as an intermediary. Birdemic spends the first half of the movie showing us the boring dating life of an unlikely couple - a strip mall fashion model turned Victoria's Secret supermodel, and a terrible sales guy who closes deals by giving 50% discounts and now owns a clean energy company. [4] Rod and Nathalie escape from the motel by joining up with an ex-Marine named Ramsey and his girlfriend Becky. Birdemic has been noted for its poor quality, with reviewers calling out its wooden acting and dialogue, amateurish sound and editing, nonsensical plot and, in particular, its special effects, consisting entirely of poorly rendered CGI eagles and vultures that, in addition to performing physically awkward aerial maneuvers (non-animated bird sprites in the background will simply rotate 360° in mid-air), spit acid and explode with unrealistic smoke upon impact with the ground with a plane dive sound effect. 60 of 69 people found this review helpful. In 2013 werd een vervolgfilm uitgebracht genaamd Birdemic 2: The Resurrection. The sequel received even poorer reviews. [23] The Huffington Post referred to the film as "truly, one of the worst films ever made. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? New Theatre Listings, Trailer, and More! All positive aspects of this film.Less positive aspects of this film are legion, so much so that I'm reminded of my wish that IMDb.com would allow a vote on a scale from 1 to 100 rather than 1 to 10 (in which case "Birdemic" would rate at least a 3 out of 100 for the reasons mentioned, and perhaps a 4 for meaning well (though the message about global warming comes across in a preachy and ham-handed manner)). With the death toll rising, Two citizens manage to fight back, but will they survive Birdemic? As they grow closer, the couple remains oblivious to signs of something going wrong around them, such as unexplained wildfires and the carcasses of diseased birds turning up on beaches. Moore told him not to yell at people who were not associated with the film, and he responded by refusing to talk to her for three weeks. . He meets up with old classmate and aspiring fashion model Nathalie and begins dating her. Identical twin brothers become hybrid A.I (artificial intelligence) entities, yet torn in different directions to achieve justice for humanity. "[29] Slate wrote that "aspects of Birdemic can seem too bad to be true...The film's artlessness comes to function as its own sort of hallucinatory art...we see the narrative space of the film breaking down and rebuilding itself constantly—bloody stitches on its forehead, bolts in its neck. A computer chip salesman dates a software designer in a virtual reality program. Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, Birdemic tells the story of a romance between the two main characters as their small town is attacked by birds. Given that "Birdemic" has been blasted by many critics, I think I should say something positive about it to start off with. The film has gained notoriety for its poor quality, with many critics citing it as one of the worst films of all time. Need some streaming picks for the month? For while a less assured director might insist “I paid 12 dollars for these bird animations, and they’re gonna be on-screen for every frame dammit!”, Birdemic director James Nguyen instead chooses to focus on his characters. "[2] Variety reported that "'Birdemic' displays all the revered hallmarks of hilariously bad filmmaking: inane dialogue...miscued music, godawful sound...and special effects that simply must be seen to be believed: birds dive-bombing and exploding in red-and-yellow poofs of smoke, and clip-art eagles, crudely pasted on the screen, with only their wing tips mechanically flapping. [32] The release of their commentary was quickly followed up by recreations of seven humorous scenes from the film. A horde of mutated birds descends upon the quiet town of Half Moon Bay, California. Birdemic is op te delen in 2 gedeeltes van drie kwartier. He meets up with old classmate and aspiring fashion model Nathalie and begins dating her. [22] It has also been noted that the birds do not appear until nearly halfway (47 minutes) into the film. The DVD's special features include an audio commentary by James Nguyen as well as one by lead actors Alan Bagh and Whitney Moore, two deleted scenes, a feature on the Birdemic Experience Tour, and an episode of the public-access San Francisco TV show Movie Close Up which features Nguyen and was aired as Birdemic was still under production (the host of the show, Bonnie Steiger, later played an extra in the bus rescue scene of Birdemic). ", "Video Interview with 'Birdemic' Director Part 2, New York Premiere Announced! The Bob Buel Ridicule Theatre podcast featured both Birdemic and its sequel on its show, mocking the films extensively. He said that as production continued, he became more influenced by Al Gore's movie An Inconvenient Truth which is about global warming. As they grow closer, the couple remains oblivious to signs of something going wrong around them, such as unexplained wildfires and the corpses of diseased birds turning up on bea… 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. On a 2009 "Best of" list, Bloody Disgusting listed Birdemic amongst its honorable mentions, calling it "the best worst film you'll see in 2010". Birdemic: Shock and Terror (often shortened to Birdemic) is a 2010 American independent romantic horror film written, directed, and produced by James Nguyen, and starring Alan Bagh and Whitney Moore. [4], In January 2009, Nguyen traveled to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah to promote the film freelance, handing out flyers to passers-by from his van, adorned with stuffed birds and paper signs that read "BIDEMIC.COM" (spelling Birdemic wrong in his haste) and "WHY DID THE EAGLES AND VULTURES ATTACKED [sic]? [Full review in Spanish] For Screenings and Ticket Purchases for Birdemic 2: The Resurrection go to http://facebook.com/thisisbirdemic Who knew that when a global birdemic occurs all you need to … Rod is a young software salesman living a successful life in Silicon Valley. This breakdown can be profoundly discomfiting and surprisingly infectious. Birdemic: Shock and Terror. Why did the eagles and vultures attack? You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Who will survive? Get out your coat hangers, Birdemic 3 is on the way muthaf*ckas! The film uses fake names for crew members in the credits, in order to appear more legitimate. Birdemic: Shock and Terror. Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. ", "The Verdict Is In! Birdemic includes footage of that appearance, playing on a television. Rod is a young software salesman living a successful life in Silicon Valley. In the movie Birdemic: Shock and Terror, protagonist Rod meets with the fictional "Evergreen Capital" on Sand Hill Road in hopes of getting funding for his solar panel startup. [citation needed], On August 4, 2016 an episode of Vice Media's filmmaker documentary series Outsider featured the history of film's production, discovery, and release, as well James Nguyen's future ambitions.[38]. A horde of mutated birds descends upon the quiet town of Half Moon Bay, California. 3. (2010). A family gets lost on the road and stumbles upon a hidden, underground, devil-worshiping cult led by the fearsome Master and his servant Torgo. The group proceeds to drive from one town to the next, fending off more bird attacks along the way and briefly meeting a scientist named Dr. Jones studying the phenomenon. She said that at one point, they were filming on a public jogging trail, and Nguyen started yelling at joggers who were getting in the shot. Birdemic began production in 2006 and took four years to produce,[6] partly due to time limitations—filming was done mostly on weekends over the course of seven months[7]—and also due to financial restraints, as it was financed through Nguyen's day job, plus the time it took for Nguyen to find a distributor. [10] Word of mouth eventually gave Birdemic attention from horror movie websites Dread Central[11] and Bloody Disgusting,[12] while the trailer was featured on the July 30 episode of G4's Attack of the Show. Check and Check. 4. For Screenings and Ticket Purchases for Birdemic 2: The Resurrection go to http://facebook.com/thisisbirdemic [37] A physical DVD as well as a digital download of the show was released on November 25, 2014. Here are the trailers from Super Bowl LV, including "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," F9, and more. Birdemic is a true cult phenomenon akin to The Room! Johnny. [30], Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, who hosted the Los Angeles premiere, parodied the movie on their television series Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews, and buy Birdemic: Shock and Terror directed by James Nguyen for $12.99. He failed with "Birdemic: Shock and Terror" and he failed with "Birdemic 2: Birdemic Harder" actually that's not the actual name of the last movie but wouldn't it be awesome if it was? 7.7K likes. A live show of the podcast How Did This Get Made? They often held their own microphones, sometimes between their knees. [38] In October 2016, an Indiegogo campaign was raised in order to finance the third film of the series. This article is within the scope of WikiProject Film.If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces.To use this banner, please refer to the documentation.To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. Written by ", and renting out a local bar to screen the film. Birdemic: Shock and Terror. [7], A RiffTrax for Birdemic was released on February 22, 2011, featuring commentary by Michael J. Nelson, Bill Corbett, and Kevin Murphy of Mystery Science Theater 3000 fame. A messianic entity from the future travels to modern-day earth to wipe out 300,000,000 "bad people" and usher in a new era of peace. For Screenings and Ticket Purchases for Birdemic 2: The Resurrection go to http://facebook.com/thisisbirdemic A platoon of eagles and vultures attack Hollywood, California. "[27] The Guardian and The New York Times[28] reported on the film's cult status, with The Guardian writing that "Birdemic features acting as wooden as a tree, clunky camera work...and crude special effects that reduce audiences to tears of laughter rather than terror. The film ends as Rod, Nathalie and the kids watch the birds fly off into the horizon. In the vein of The Room, we bring you the sins of another modern "so bad it's good" movie, Birdemic. Nathalie stops Rod from attempting to rescue Ramsey because she fears the birds will kill him, too. Mira tráileres, lee reseñas de críticos y otros usuarios y compra Birdemic: Shock and Terror, dirigida por James Nguyen, por $12.99. I don´t own any rights of this movie.Algumas legendas foram adicionadas para ajudar os atores.Se você achou retardado .. eu não ligo . On the commentary, Moore said they did not get permits to film at specific locations, instead just showing up, and sometimes getting kicked out. From there, nothing will be the same again. Becky is killed by the birds. Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, Birdemic tells the story of a romance between the two main characters as their small town is attacked by birds. Search for "Birdemic: Shock and Terror" on Amazon.com, Title: James Nguyen Talks Birdemic 2: The Resurrection 3D", "BIRDEMIC 3 - Sea Eagle Indiegogo Fund Raising Campaign", Video documentary of the LA Premiere of Birdemic On February 27, 2010, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Birdemic:_Shock_and_Terror&oldid=1005838989, Articles with dead external links from March 2019, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2018, Articles containing potentially dated statements from June 2020, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2015, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 9 February 2021, at 17:49. Birdemic: Shock and Terror (often shortened to Birdemic) is a 2010 American independent romantic horror film[1] written, directed, and produced by James Nguyen, and starring Alan Bagh and Whitney Moore. "[26], An online review from the Independent Film Channel stated that the film feels "indebted to Wood's Plan 9 from Outer Space with its blend of ultra-low budget filmmaking and cuckoo bananas ecological message. [4], The film was produced with a budget of $10,000, but the distributors have spent more on marketing than it cost to produce the film and purchase the rights. All the latest movie news, movie trailers & reviews - and the same for TV, too. [8], During filming of Birdemic, Nguyen instructed star Whitney Moore not to socialize with her costar Alan Bagh after filming. A brilliant computer loner seizes Las Vegas and its terrorist attack, while fighting against his fits of clinical depression and obsession for romance and death. ", "Birdemic: LIVE!, episode #31 of How Did This Get Made?
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