Flu Bird Horror
Flu Bird Horror | |
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Written by | Tony Daniel Brian D. Smith |
Directed by | Leigh Scott |
Starring | Clare Carey Lance Guest Rebekah Kochan |
Theme music composer | Alan Howarth |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producers | Wilfred Ackermann Kenneth M. Badish |
Cinematography | Gabriel Kosuth |
Editor | Christopher Roth |
Running time | 89 minutes |
Production companies | The Sci-Fi Channel Castel Film Romania Active Entertainment Nu Image Films |
Original release | |
Network | Sci Fi Channel |
Release | August 23, 2008 |
Flu Bird Horror is a 2008 television horror Sci Fi Pictures original film written by Tony Daniel and Brian D. Smith, and directed by Leigh Scott.[1][2] It first aired on The Sci-Fi Channel on August 23, 2008, and was released to DVD as Flu Birds on September 30, 2008. The film's reviews were negative to mixed. Reviewers note the film for being representative of low-budget films being created for and aired on the Sci-Fi Channel.
Plot
Six teenagers on a chaperoned rehabilitation camping trip find themselves being hunted by mutant giant birds infected with a mysterious virus that changed the birds into deadly predators.
Porky is the first to be injured by the birds. Counselor Guy gets killed by birds. The teens devise a plan to escape, with Johnson proclaiming himself leader. When the teens flee to a dangerous military bunker, the birds follow. Derrick takes Gun from Johnson. Johnson accidentally Pushes Derrick's Hand accidentally Killing Kid named Hank. Eva finds a walkie talkie and gets in contact with park ranger Garrett (Lance Guest), asking for rescue. The group has No other Choice to flee the fort as Porky is eaten alive. Garrett and Jacqueline head out to save the teenagers. Group of Scientists & Cops get Killed while Trying to Destroy the dam Birds. A nurse Also gets Infected tries to Leave hospital But Security has No Choice to Kill that Nurse. Nurse gets Killed.
After a successful escape, Derrick is attacked by a bird but escapes. The group continues north and discovers a house. They check the nearby shed, which is a meat locker.
Derrick's infection begins ravaging his body and Johnson plans to shoot him because he's a liability. When Derrick jumps onto Johnson, Derrick's saliva falls into Johnson's mouth. Garret and Jacqueline pinpoint the teens' location, but can't reach them because the birds are outside. The group makes a run for the meat shed. Lola and Eva throw out some meat to catch the birds' attention but the birds aren't taking it; they like fresh meat. Derrick hobbles out and offers himself as bait to the birds. They attack and eat him alive. The group finally meets Garrett and Jacqueline and load into the car. The birds attack the car, and Garrett loses control, flipping the car over. Everyone takes shelter under a concrete tunnel. They return to the military bunker, which is leaking gas. A giant Dam bird Attacks the Police Helicopter which Crashes to Ground explosion. Although a Bird got Killed in Explosion, It is Unfortunate that Innocent Pilot & Cop also Died. They make a plan to blow up the birds using explosives. Johnson wants to be the bait to lure the birds in because Johnson is infected by Derrick. As they all flee, Eva pauses, looking back sadly at Johnson, who says he'll make it. The birds block Johnson's escape route and he shoots the explosive, sending the building in flames. The group leaves, remembering Johnson.
Cast
- Clare Carey as Dr. Jacqueline Hale
- Rebekah Kochan as Lola
- Lance Guest as Garrett
- Jonathon Trent as Johnson
- Sarah Butler as Eva
- Bill Posley as Derrick
- Brent Lydic as Gordon
- Tarri Markell as Dr. Giovanna Thomas
- Serban Celea as Oscar Drake
- Gabriel Costin as James "Porky"
- Calin Stanciu as Hank
- Bart Sidles as The Counselor (Barton Slides)
Reception
References
- All Movie Guide. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ^ Hale, Mike. "Flu Bird Horror". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- Blog Critics. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ^ "review: Flu Bird Horror (2008)". Dread Central. 25 August 2008. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ^ "Flu Birds – DVD Review". Monsters & Critics. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ^ Felix, Justin. "revie Flu Birds". DVD Talk. Retrieved 2009-06-16.