DVD | Population 436

Rating: M - Contains Violence, Offensive Language & Sex Scenes.
Duration: 89 Minutes.
Genre : Horror
Actors: Jeremy Sisto, Cory Cassidy, Fred Durst, Leigh Enns, David Ames, Gavin Polone.
Release Date: Available now.

Population 436 opens up with some very cheesy b-grade style, and then after a fiery explosion you get to see who’s in the movie. The only two recognisable names are Jeremy Sisto (Six Feet Under) and Fred Durst. The fact that Fred Durst is one of the key actors should have been warning enough, but I watched on anyway.

The basic story goes like this; the idyllic town of Rockwell Falls has had a steady population of exactly 436 for over a hundred years. This seems somewhat odd to the government, so they send down a census investigator. Only problem is, that as soon as he crosses the town boundary he hits the mother of all potholes and blows out two of his tires. The local cop gives him a lift into town and finds him a place to stay for the night.

Trouble is, no one ever leaves this town alive, and the census investigator soon finds out that under the surface, Rockwell Falls is far form Idyllic.

The movie manages to stay pretty cheesy and predictable for it’s entire 89 minutes, but for some strange reason draws you into it’s tangled web. Much like the town, you seem unable to leave until the final credits roll.

There’s action and twists enough to keep you entertained, on one of the most surprising ‘what the’ moments that you’re likely to see. The movie comes nicely together with a great little twist. How ever I would recommend watching the alterative ending and making up your own mind on how the movie ends.

Food for thought
Sometimes we get so focused on making life better for our selves that we don’t realise that life is passing us by. Are you missing out on life in order to ‘make your life better’?