Population 436 (2006): Cast & Plot
Population 436 is a 2006 horror thriller directed by Michelle MacLaren, starring Jeremy Sisto as Steve Kady, Peter Outerbridge and Fred Durst. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Michelle MacLaren
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pariah
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Population 436 About?
The premise of Population 436 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the isolated town of Rockwell Falls, every resident seems desperate for an outsider’s attention. When a government census‑taker arrives, he discovers the baffling fact that the town’s population has remained exactly 436 for a full century. He must uncover the strange cause behind this static number and the eerie behavior of its inhabitants.
Population 436 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murder of a police officer
- religious fundamentalism
- electroshock therapy
- reference to the second coming
- sex scene
- no cell phone signal
- police officer killed
- police partner killed
- police partner shoots police partner
- town with a dark secret
- supernatural horror
- number 436 in title
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- digit in title
- small town
- census
- mayor
- census taker
- death
- shooting a police officer
- murder of a child
- police officer shot in the head
- police officer
- head on collision
- shot in the head
- police officer shot by a police officer
- running to escape
- revolver
- tackled to the ground
- setting a building on fire
- garage fire
- holding a gun to one's own head
- hit on the head with a gun
- hit with a gun
- trying to escape
- grabbed by the throat
- voice over letter
- town festival
- hanged woman
- strapped down
- local doctor
- 12 year old
- reference to god
- kiss on the lips
- reference to pythagoras
- small town mayor
- deputy sheriff
- falling off a horse
- tire blow out
- reference to the wizard of oz
- car accident
Population 436 Cast & Characters
Jeremy Sisto leads the cast as Steve Kady, with Peter Outerbridge as Deputy Hecker and Fred Durst as Deputy Caine. Directed by Michelle MacLaren; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michelle MacLaren
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Jeremy Sisto as Steve Kady -
Peter Outerbridge as Deputy Hecker - Fred Durst as Deputy Caine
- Charlotte Sullivan as Courtney Lovett
Also Starring in Population 436
· 19 more- Monica Parker Belma Lovett
- David Fox Ronald Greaver
- Reva Timbers Amanda
- Anthony Christian Potenza Frank Ramsey
- R.H. Thomson Sheriff Calcutt
- Peter Jordan Minister Hiller
- Marina Stephenson Kerr Ruby Flynn
- Frank Adamson Mayor Grateman
- Arne MacPherson Jack
- Rick Skene Ray Jacobs
- Tom Anniko Edgar
- Susan Kelso Nurse Greaver
- Adriana O'Neil Guthrie
- Leigh Enns Kathy Most
- Robert Borges Truck Driver
- Lora Schroeder Gas Station Attendant
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- Cory Cassidy Wyle
- James Blicq Obie Spark
- Martin Trudel Red
Population 436 Plot Summary
What happens in Population 436 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Steve Kady, a US Census Bureau enumerator, is dispatched to the remote village of Rockwell Falls, North Dakota to interview residents about the population. On the way, he’s momentarily distracted by a woman tumbling from a horse, a pothole jolts his ride, and two tires burst. He’s soon rescued by Bobby Caine, the Deputy Caine, who drives him into Rockwell Falls and helps him find a place to stay.
Full summary
The whole story of Population 436, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Population 436?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the main character of the film?
Cars in Population 436
19 cars on screen, including the 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria and the 1985 Chevrolet C-30.
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1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Main role -
1985 Chevrolet C-30 Important role -
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Important role -
1975 Chevrolet C-10 Minor role
Population 436 Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Ciudad Maldita 436” and “População 436”.
- Also known as
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- Ciudad Maldita 436
- População 436
- Lélekszám 436
- 436 - La Profezia
- Население 436
- אוכלוסיה: 436
- Populacja: 436
- 인구수 436
- Populace 436
- Nüfus 436
- 绝命人口436
- Населення 436
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- Broj stanovnika 436
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Population 436 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Population 436, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Population 436?
Population 436 runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Population 436 released?
Population 436 was released on June 20, 2006.
Who directed Population 436?
Population 436 was directed by Michelle MacLaren.
More films by Michelle MacLaren Who is in the cast of Population 436?
Population 436 stars Jeremy Sisto as Steve Kady, Peter Outerbridge as Deputy Hecker and Fred Durst as Deputy Caine, among 23 credited actors.
Does Population 436 have a post-credit scene?
No. Population 436 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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