| The Roost | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ti West |
| Produced by | Larry Fessenden |
| Written by | Ti West |
| Starring | Tom Noonan Wil Horneff Vanessa Horneff Karl Jacob |
| Music by | Jeff Grace |
| Cinematography | Eric Robbins |
| Editing by | Ti West |
| Running time | 80 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Roost is a 2005 horror film directed by Ti West. Zombies and homicidal bats terrorize four teenagers stranded on a mysterious farm.
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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! In the true spirit of classic horror cinema, "The Roost" revisits the land of low budget offerings with a fresh independent look...sure to put a demented smile on the faces of fright fans everywhere!
The Roost was photographed in Super 16mm on location in Wilmington, Delaware and Kennett Square, Pennsylvania in October, 2003. The film includes an original song "I Raise Hell" by The Mr. Move.
The Roost premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March, 2005. It was screened at the Woodstock Film Festival, Sitges Film Festival, Fright Fest, The Fantasia Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Festival. The Roost was released to DVD in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2006. The Roost was released to DVD in the United States on October 3, 2006. It was nominated for Best Limited Release Film at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. It was ranked as one of the Top 10 Movies of 2005 by Bloody-Disgusting.