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Death of a Yellow Bird

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A ghostly voice speaks to a man through a VHS tape found buried beneath his childhood home.

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Sean Boelman FandomWire 18 hrs ago
8/10
Death of a Yellow Bird is a strong debut for Cody Calahan — a "horror" (or at least horror-like) film packed with emotion, excellent sound design, and a stunning performance by Ari Millen. Go to Full Review Matt Donato Daily Dead 19 hrs ago
3.5/5
Sure, on paper, the story sounds like the bummer of the year—and in some ways, it is. But Calahan’s motive isn’t to upset, and any tears shed in the final minutes are of tenderness and empathy. Go to Full Review Kat Hughes THN 23 hrs ago
4/5
Death of a Yellow Bird is a melancholic and reflective story that seeps underneath the skin thanks to a hauntingly raw performance from Ari Millen. Go to Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror 2 days ago
4/5
This movie managed to both terrify me and make me truly feel what the characters go through. Go to Full Review Amie Simon I Love Splatter 2 days ago
A meaningful exploration of sorrow and memory. There is as much is said in the silence as there is within the dialog, and the haunting score paired with a mix of handheld vintage camera and VHS footage provides a deep sense of dread throughout.  Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Cody Calahan

Director

Ari Millen

Actor

Peter Outerbridge

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Kassandra Santos

Actor

Malka Kaufman

Actor

Chance Orion Wood

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Death of a Yellow Bird

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Movie Info

Synopsis A ghostly voice speaks to a man through a VHS tape found buried beneath his childhood home.
Director
Cody Calahan
Producer
Chad Archibald, Cody Calahan, Jeff Maher, Ari Millen
Screenwriter
Cody Calahan
Production Co
Black Fawn Films, Grid Productions
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 33m
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