Population 436 (2006)

Jeremy Sisto (Thirteen TV's 'Six Feet Under') and Limp Bizkit lead singer Fred Durst (Be Cool) star in this thrilling story about a U.S. census taker who is assigned to assess the population in a remote mountain community. The census taker becomes trapped in this prison-like town full of 'golden rules' (that no one ever breaks) that doesn't allow its population to drop below or exceed exactly 436 citizens a number in accordance with 'God's Law.' He eventually learns that NO ONE is ever allowed to leave Rockwell Falls and that the town citizens will do whatever it takes to maintain the status quo. After fending off a lobotomy and pretending to go along with the program the U.S. census taker eventually tries to escape. Will the population finally be altered or will the story of Rockwell Falls live on? Director/producer of TV's long-running Director/producer of TV's long-running science fiction thriller 'X-Files' Michelle Maxwell (TV's 'Night Stalker' 'Without A Trace') directs this bone-chilling film. The people of Rockwell Falls refer to their town of perfect balance as 'the most perfect place on Earth' - where numbers rule the universe everybody's watching divine order is law and God punishes those that are lacking in faith in order to save the people from themselves. SPECIAL FEATURES: Alternate Ending System Requirements:Running Time 92 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/THRILLERS Rating: R UPC: 043396145078 Manufacturer No: 14507 Product Description

Disturbing

This movie was all right for a low budget movie. The plot was good and some scenes sent a chill down my spine. It had some goofy moments that, if left out, would have made the movie better and some of the acting had much to be desired, as did some of the dialogue. The concept was really disturbing to me, however. I thought it was going to be more predictable than it was but was pleasantly surprised that there was a bit more to the plot than met the eye. The reason the population has stayed at 436 and how it has stayed at 436 for 100 years was unsettling to me. The methods of "curing the fever" was really creepy and made me think of how mentally ill people were "cured" back at the turn of the century.

If you like low budget movies that are still slightly entertaining, this is right up your alley. It was a good movie to watch once but I probably won't watch it again. Some scenes were a little too much for me and left a bad taste in my mouth. September 23, 2008

Pretty Good - Enough for me to buy it

Though my first impression of this movie was that it was predictable and not very good...I am someone who watches movies over and over and the more I watched it the more it reminded me of Dark Secret of Harvest Home. It gave me the same "icky" feeling (which I love!) and I knew that I would want to see it again and again. I don't do lengthy reviews, just enough to give my opinion and while it is only a 3-star movie, in my opinion, it is worth a look. The acting is good, there is some predictability but the ending might give you a thought or two. I thought the plot concept was interesting and made me wonder how these writers come up with these new and interesting concepts. June 6, 2008

nothing under or over 436

Steve Kady works for the Census Bureau. And for some reason, he has to head out from Chicago to a small town of Rockwell Falls to count heads. There seems to be a discrepancy.

Rockwell Falls looks like any other normal small country town. However, Kady starts to pick up odd things about the town. One major odd thing that catches his attention is that the population has remained 436 for the last century.

And the strangest thing of it all is that he is one of the 436. Therefore, he cannot leave town. Of course, this only motivates Kady to leave town. Does he? Or will he accept his fate and become a resident?

I thought the movie was good with the plot being fairly simple. Definitely better than *2001 Maniacs*. Watch this film but don't expect to be impressed. April 16, 2008

great idea and beginning...but you know how it ends up.

This movie has a great idea, a peaceful,idylic, backwoods town lives in harmony, but they have a terrible secret. A census taker soon visits the quite town and finds out he cant leave!

The story idea is a good one and the acting in this "B" horror film is far better than most and keeps the viewer hooked till the climax. After that, it doesnt take much to figure out the ending and wishing they would hurry up and get there.

Good points: Great story idea, decent acting, believable setting.
The Bad: little or no explanation as to Why the town has a secret, the ending is one you have seen a million times over.

Rent it, but dont expect much. January 5, 2008

THERE'S ONE WAY IN AND NO WAY OUT!!!

not so popular film with the world, but who cares, i loved it. population 436 was very good. a small town in the backwoods, nonexistent to the rest of the world, with 436 loonies, and they seem to like newcomers a bit to much. i saw the trailers and i knew i was going to like it. just for the simple fact that jeremy sisto stars. i think this guy is so good at what he does. something about him that just pulls you in. such innocent charm. well that and the rest of the story. he arrives in the lost town out in the middle of nowhere to check what's going on with the pop. then he can't leave. although he tries desperately, he's one of them now, whether he realizes it or not. this movie just gets to you, because the town has this creepiness to it, and you know this people are so nice, but you can tell they're hiding something. it just makes you think that whenever you walk into a town like this everybody knows everybody and you're the outsider, what are they thinking. loved it, it deserves better, nice one. September 4, 2007

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