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Ti West's scrappy debut: proof that $50k and pure spite can out-creep most studio horror.
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IMDb
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Rotten Tomatoes
52
Audience Score
38
Google
79
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The Roost (2005)

DIY nightmareCreature-feature throwbackGrindhouse cosplay

Overview

Horror

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...

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zombiepoliceroad tripbatfilm in filmgunbarnelderly coupleflashlight
Generational cursesMedia as unreliable narratorFriendship under duressEconomic desperation

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Gloriously janky bat puppets and corpse makeup.

Direction

West's patient framing already signature here.

Production

Shot in 12 days on a shoestring budget.

Best for:Solo: Midnight viewing with all lights off.·Streaming: Curiosity stream for Ti West completionists.·Friends: Irony-forward horror night with snacks.
Heads up:Gore: Practical decay effects and animal attacks.·Disturbing: Elderly couple body horror; self-harm warning.
Ti West

Director

Ti West

ReleasedMar 12, 2005
Runtime1h 20m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feellight
Revenue$5.6K
Glass Eye Pix
Susie Q Productions

Top Cast

Karl Jacob

Karl Jacob

Trevor

Larry Fessenden

Larry Fessenden

Tow Truck Driver

Tom Noonan

Tom Noonan

The Horror Host

Wil Horneff

Wil Horneff

Elliot

John Speredakos

John Speredakos

Officer Mitchell

Ti West

Ti West

Professor (Radio Show)

Ask about The Roost

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The entire budget was roughly $50,000; West slept in the barn between shooting days.

Cultural

Part of the 2000s 'mumblegore' movement alongside early Wingard and Barrett, though West's formalism set him apart.

YouTube

The Roost Trailer (2004)

The Roost Trailer (2004)

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