[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]. Given that "Birdemic" has been blasted by many critics, I think I should say something positive about it to start off with. Identical twin brothers become hybrid A.I (artificial intelligence) entities, yet torn in different directions to achieve justice for humanity. 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. 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. With the death toll rising, Two citizens manage to fight back, but will they survive Birdemic? 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. C This article has been rated as C-Class on the project's quality scale. 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. From there, nothing will be the same again. [38] In October 2016, an Indiegogo campaign was raised in order to finance the third film of the series. 4. 7,8 d. vind-ik-leuks. (BTDubs Inc.) COUNTRIES WATCH MOVIES [Episode 01] - Birdemic: Shock and Terror ", and renting out a local bar to screen the film. For Screenings and Ticket Purchases for Birdemic 2: The Resurrection go to http://facebook.com/thisisbirdemic Rod is a young software salesman living a successful life in Silicon Valley. ", "The Verdict Is In! A platoon of eagles and vultures attack Hollywood, California. Rod, Nathalie and the kids continue to flee from the birds, driving into a forest where they briefly meet a "tree hugger" named Tom Hill, who talks to them about the dangers of global warming. 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. ", "Video Interview with 'Birdemic' Director, Arizona Screening Added! The film uses fake names for crew members in the credits, in order to appear more legitimate. [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! Make that, if Birdemic was your intro film, then go ahead and pay for the same course for another three semesters. [23] The Huffington Post referred to the film as "truly, one of the worst films ever made. Search for "Birdemic: Shock and Terror" on Amazon.com, Title: We have Rod played by Alan Baugh who displays no emotion throughout the movie. [33][34][35][36] On October 25, 2012, Fathom hosted a RiffTrax Live event featuring Birdemic. Birdemic: Shock and Terror. 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. The birds spit acid and explode into flames upon striking the ground (having become mutated and toxic due to global warming). 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). 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. "[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. They often held their own microphones, sometimes between their knees. 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. The birdemic has been caused by global climate change, which is talked about 1,800 times during the film. 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. 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, ookwel bekend als Birdemic, is een Amerikaanse film uit 2010. 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. 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. "[24] The Village Voice described Birdemic as "one more in the pantheon of beloved trash-terpieces. As they leave the bus, Ramsey and the tourists are killed by acid that is dropped by the birds. A computer-scientist/novelist reunites with his childhood friend, hacks into government databases, and faces the dire and fateful consequences of the mystical actions he obtained as a child. [4] Rod and Nathalie escape from the motel by joining up with an ex-Marine named Ramsey and his girlfriend Becky. 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. After consummating their relationship in a motel, Rod and Nathalie wake up to find that their town is under attack from eagles and vultures. [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. Directed by James Nguyen. A computer chip salesman dates a software designer in a virtual reality program. 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. ‎Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews, and buy Birdemic: Shock and Terror directed by James Nguyen for $12.99. 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. [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". 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. 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. Birdemic: Shock and Terror In the town of Half Moon Bay California, there's an epidemic on the horizon: a Birdemic. Birdemic was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on February 22, 2011. Here are the buzz-worthy titles you're going to want to mark on your calendar. A live show of the podcast How Did This Get Made? Why did the eagles and vultures attack? Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Check and Check. Ramsey tries to save a busload of tourists. He gave her direction using her costar Bagh as an intermediary. On the commentary, Moore said they did not get permits to film at specific locations, instead just showing up, and sometimes getting kicked out. 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). Written by ", "Birdemic: Shock and Terror, One More for the Trash-terpiece Heap", "A Cheesy Horror Turkey Becomes a High-Flying Cult Hit", "Horror film Birdemic earns cult status for bad acting and worse special effects", "Birdemic: Shock And Terror Movie Reviews", "The World is Gripped by Birdemic: Shock and Terror! Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. In the town of Half Moon Bay California, there's an epidemic on the horizon: a Birdemic. A platoon of eagles and vultures attack the residents of a small town. For Screenings and Ticket Purchases for Birdemic 2: The Resurrection go to http://facebook.com/thisisbirdemic The film has gained notoriety for its poor quality, with many critics citing it as one of the worst films of all time. 60 of 69 people found this review helpful. This film very much reminds me of a rough draft ~ a sort of rough visualization of what the film would have been if the producer had more resources at his disposal (thus making the upcoming larger-budget sequel all the more intriguing).Yet, I wonder if this film might have been less entertaining if it were better made. This breakdown can be profoundly discomfiting and surprisingly infectious. Becky is killed by the birds. Frightening & Intense Scenes. 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. Moore was in charge of the makeup, after the first two makeup women quit. [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]? [37] A physical DVD as well as a digital download of the show was released on November 25, 2014. La peor es "The Room" y luego la reseñaré. Who knew that when a global birdemic occurs all you need to … [18], Severin Films acquired the film in early 2010 and launched the Birdemic Experience Tour 2010, which showed the film in numerous cities in the United States and Toronto, Canada from April through July 2010. One day, putting aside any scruple, she seduces Johnny's best friend, Mark. The True Story of 'Birdemic, "Angry Birds! 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. ‎Mira tráileres, lee reseñas de críticos y otros usuarios y compra Birdemic: Shock and Terror, dirigida por James Nguyen, por $12.99. 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?) Two people managed to fight back, but will they survive Birdemic? For Screenings and Ticket Purchases for Birdemic 2: The Resurrection go to http://facebook.com/thisisbirdemic 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). In 2013 werd een vervolgfilm uitgebracht genaamd Birdemic 2: The Resurrection. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. The film was largely self-financed and was produced through Nguyen's Moviehead Pictures company for a budget of less than $10,000. 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? Use the HTML below. 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. After escaping a forest fire, the quartet ultimately settles on a small beach, where Rod fishes for dinner. 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. 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. 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Get out your coat hangers, Birdemic 3 is on the way muthaf*ckas! 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. Rod is a young software salesman living a successful life in Silicon Valley. Birdemic is a true cult phenomenon akin to The Room! 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.

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