The Roost
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Glass Eye Pix

The Roost

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This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Wes Benscoter) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Glass Eye Pix (“one of the indie scene’s most productive and longest-running companies” —Filmmaker Magazine) is the fierce independent NYC-based production outfit headed by art-horror auteur Larry Fessenden (BLACKOUT, DEPRAVED, BENEATH, ABC’s of DEATH 2, NBC’s Fear Itself episode “SKIN AND BONES,” THE LAST WINTER, WENDIGO, HABIT, NO TELLING). Glass Eye Pix is responsible for narrative films, documentaries, books, comics, audio plays, and other unique work designed to inspire and contrast with corporate media. Fessenden (winner of the Someone to Watch Spirit Award) has operated the company since 1985, with the mission of supporting individual voices in the arts.

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, they will soon disturb an ancient evil with far more ghastly plans in store for them!

directed by: Ti West
starring: Tom Noonan, Wil Horneff, Vanessa Horneff, Karl Jacob, Sean Read, John Speredakos, Larry Fessenden, Barbara Wilheid, Richard Little
2005 / 80 min / 1.66:1 / English DTS-HD MA 5.1, 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • TWO NEW AUDIO COMMENTARIES
    • Director Ti West and Producer Larry Fessenden
    • Sound Designer Graham Reznick and Associate Producer Peter Phok
  • RADIO CLIPS FROM THE ROOST by Graham Reznick
  • BAT ANIMATION TEST (2005) Featuring Fessenden with Animation by Brahm Revel
  • KIDS MAKING MOVIES A LOOK INSIDE THE ROOST (2005)
  • TRAILER
  • BAT'S YOUR LEATHERY FRIENDS featuring Merlin Tuttle
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.5057473 / 5 from 87 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Roost is a limited edition horror film with a special slipcover designed by Wes Benscoter. Customers appreciate the atmospheric horror elements and the beauty of the slipcover, though opinions on the characters vary. The film is generally well-received for its engaging and enjoyable nature.

Summary topics

  • Atmospheric Horror (20%): Based on many customers, Enjoyed this atmospheric early horror from Ti West. (100% positive sentiment)
  • Slipcover Beauty (36%): Many customers loved the slipcover for this movie, describing it as beautiful, great, and awesome.
  • Film Enjoyment (20%): A significant number of customers stated that they love this film and find it very engaging and enjoyable.

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Review highlights

  • "Awesome little horror flick with great characters and great looking slipcover." — Joseph K.
  • "Amazing slipcover and great movie, it's cool to be able to experience Ti West's early stuff." — Jakob P.
  • "The presentation was nice, and the cover art and slipcover are pretty damn cool." — Scott E.

Reviews

Ti West always had it

"Great atmosphere and cinematography for a low budget masterpiece akin to the origibal Evil Dead."

— Tim B. (5/5)

Early Ti West horror flick

"This is a very cool release for a low budget, early Ti West directed horror film. The transfer looks really nice on this disc. Also, the artwork on the slipcover is amazing. I’d recommend this one to watch around Halloween."

— Michael B. (5/5)

Effective independent horror film

"A solid high def transfer of Ti West’s low budget debut. It is gritty and a throwback to 70’s style grindhouse. It is a bleak atmosphere that begins and ends with an old school introduction and ending monologue fitting for TV horror shows hosts of the era. Presented in in reversible slipcover and artwork."

— Timothy D. (5/5)

Early Ti West Film

"Creepy little film. If your a Ti West fan, you'd probably enjoy this one. The first 20 minutes or so does a good job putting it's hooks in you. Awesome artwork on the slipcover. Picture and audio is right on. Glad I own this one."

— Shane R. (5/5)

I love anything Ti West

"I love anything Ti West and I'm so happy one of his early flicks has landed on this beautiful Blu Ray which looks great. Fantastic picture quality and even this early in his career you can tell that West has got it. It was great seeing the great Tom Noonan here too. Great little film in all aspects."

— Bryan K. (5/5)

The Roost

"If this movie wasn’t from Ti West, I probably wouldn’t be watching it or evaluating it in the way that I am. Overall, it’s a very dull movie. Scenes that drag for no reason at all, a cast that has no chemistry between them whatsoever, and a premise that isn’t the least bit interesting. There is one hectic, bloody scene that was one of the best parts of the movie. There are moments of tension that work well in it, especially from a first time director. I’m glad Ti West was able to perfect these and build on subject matter that is way more engaging in his later work. The extras are pretty good, a couple of behind the scenes type of features. Also, insanely gorgeous art by the master Wes Benscoter, front and back. Unfortunately, one I won’t be revisiting any time soon."

— Steven C. (2/5)

It is Ti West.

"This is a nice transfer from one of Ti West's earlier works. It is a fun entry in his catalog. It may not have the signature style you will find later on his career, but it is worth adding to your collection as a fan."

— ivan M. (5/5)

Before Pearl

"Ti West has most his florist out now thanks to yall. The presentation of the film looks great for a first time director debute of the great Ti west. The extras are eye opening."

— Michael P. (5/5)

In the beginning…

"I am a fan of Ti west and love to get my hands of his early work ! The movie is a fun and engaging story with fun twists! The disc has good picture quality and sound and interesting extras ! A sure bye for fans ! As a fan of Larry Fessenden he is fantastic as usual ! Really nice slipp to 😁"

— Patrick J. (5/5)

Early West

"The Roost is a scrappy, old-school horror that wears its love for grindhouse cinema on its sleeve. Ti West keeps things simple, building tension through atmosphere and practical effects rather than relying on big scares. It’s rough around the edges, but its throwback style and slow-burn approach give it a distinct charm for horror fans."

— Shawn M. (3/5)

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