The Roost
“Caution: If They Bite You...Kill Yourself!”
Synopsis
Following a near-death car accident, four friends on their way to a Halloween wedding, venture to a secluded farm for help. Little do they know however, they will soon disturb an ancient evil with far more ghastly plans in store for them...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Roost Trailer (2004)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-03
Top Cast
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Karl Jacob
Trevor
Vanessa Horneff
Allison
Sean Reid
Brian
Larry Fessenden
Tow Truck Driver
Tom Noonan
The Horror Host
Wil Horneff
Elliot
John Speredakos
Officer Mitchell
Ti West
Professor (Radio Show)
Mary Schmidt
Sally (Radio Show)
Graham Reznick
Local DJ (Radio Show)
Barbara Wilhide
May
Heather Robb
Aubry Promise
Suyash Pachauri
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ti West
- Screenplay & Story
- Ti West
- Original Title
- The Roost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6K
- Production Studios
- Glass Eye Pix, Susie Q Productions, ECR Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ti West
Ti West
Ti West
Larry Fessenden, James Felix McKenney
Department Leadership Roster
James Felix McKenney
Producer
Ti West
Director
Ti West
Writer
Ti West
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Roost
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What is The Roost about?
Following a near-death car accident, four friends on their way to a Halloween wedding, venture to a secluded farm for help. Little do they know however, they will soon disturb an ancient evil with far more ghastly plans in store for them...
Who directed The Roost?
The Roost was directed by Ti West.
Who stars in The Roost?
The principal cast of The Roost includes Karl Jacob, Vanessa Horneff, Sean Reid, Larry Fessenden, Tom Noonan.
When was The Roost released and how long is it?
The Roost was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
How much did The Roost make at the box office?
The Roost grossed $6K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Roost?
The Roost holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).