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There have been period horror movies before this (contrary to the producers' claims), but Dead Birds is about the best.
Particularly impressive are the low-key performances from all involved, the air of dread generated by the constant howling of wind throughout the old house (reminiscent of Evil Dead), the doom-laden soundtrack, and downbeat (if confusing) ending.
Only by watching the featurette was it clearer who, why and when folk turned into demons - the unfolding backstory being a little vague and uneven.
Still too much reliance on CGI, but it was fairly unobtrusive in Dead Birds with only the monster up on the hayloft giving off the awful "not there" effect.
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