Dead Birds
“There are worse things than dying.”
Synopsis
Towards the end of the Civil War, a group of Confederate soldiers 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 (Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 15, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Turner
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Barrett
- Original Score
- Peter Lopez
- Original Title
- Dead Birds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Dead Birds Films, Silver Nitrate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Turner
Simon Barrett
Peter Lopez
Steve Yedlin, Lou Chanatry
Brian Anton
Ash R. Shah, David Hillary, Barry Brooker, Sundip R. Shah, Timothy Wayne Peternel
Department Leadership Roster
Michael T. Boyd
Costume Design
Ash R. Shah
Producer
Simon Barrett
Writer
David Hillary
Producer
Steve Yedlin
Director of Photography
Doug Sloan
Stunt Coordinator
Brian Anton
Editor
Leslie Keel
Production Design
Alex Turner
Director
Timothy Wayne Peternel
Producer
Peter Lopez
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Birds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Birds about?
Towards the end of the Civil War, a group of Confederate soldiers hole up on an abandoned plantation after robbing a bank, and find themselves at the mercy of supernatural forces.
Who directed Dead Birds?
Dead Birds was directed by Alex Turner.
Who stars in Dead Birds?
The principal cast of Dead Birds includes Henry Thomas, Patrick Fugit, Michael Shannon, Nicki Aycox, Isaiah Washington.
When was Dead Birds released and how long is it?
Dead Birds was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Birds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Birds was composed by Peter Lopez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Birds?
Dead Birds holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).