The Roost is a 2005 horror film

Horror film

Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...

 directed by Ti West

Ti West

Ti West is an American film director, best known for his work in horror films.- Early life:West was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He was featured in a 2001 Fall issue of Teen People Magazine...

. Zombies and homicidal bats terrorize four teenagers stranded on a mysterious farm.

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! 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!

Production

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 Mr. Move

The Mr. Move is a rapper and actor born in Atlanta, Georgia, currently based in New York City. To date he has released two full length albums, one mix tape, and has contributed to one movie soundtrack. These releases have gained The Mr. Move a notably strong cult following...

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Releases and critical reception

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.