Population 436
A census-taker is sent to investigate why a certain small town has had the same population -- 436 residents -- for the last 100 years.
Why it matters
A claustrophobic folk horror that probes the sinister underbelly of conformity and control in an isolated town frozen in time.
- Echoes the ritualistic dread of The Wicker Man and Apostle with a uniquely Midwestern twist.
- Jeremy Sisto anchors the unease as the outsider unraveling a community’s chilling pact.
- Slow-burn pacing demands patience but rewards with creeping atmosphere and unsettling ritual detail.
- Practical effects and small-town Americana vibe amplify the sense of inescapable, archaic menace.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
57
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
28
Survival
17
