The Roost (2005): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Roost is a 2005 horror film directed by Ti West. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $5,642 worldwide. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Ti West
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Vitagraph Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Roost About?
The premise of The Roost without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On Halloween night, four friends—Trevor, Allison, Brian, and Elliot—find themselves on a desperate journey to a wedding after a car accident. Stranded in rural Pennsylvania, they must find help to get back on track. However, their focus shifts from the lateness of their arrival to a terrifying fight for survival as they encounter inexplicable and horrifying threats lurking in the surrounding darkness.
The Roost Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- usa horror host
- usa male horror host
- male horror host
- slasher
- supernatural horror
- redneck
- halloween
- friend
- vampire bats
- the undead
- horror host
- film within a film
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- police
- bat
- road trip
- police car
- gun
- friendship
- flashlight
- eyeglasses
- elderly couple
- car breakdown
- brother sister relationship
- zombie
- bat attack
- barn
- independent film
The Director of The Roost
Directed by Ti West.
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Director Ti West
More from Ti West
More films directed by Ti West, best-rated first: X, Pearl, The House of the Devil and MaXXXine.
The Roost Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Roost 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
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IMDb 4.8 /10
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 53% User score
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The Roost Plot Summary
What happens in The Roost from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the lights fade at Frightmare Theatre, the mysterious Horror Host skillfully draws the audience into a chilling cinematic experience, heralding the film The Roost. Four friends—Trevor, Allison, Brian, and Elliot—set off on a dangerous road trip to a wedding. However, their journey takes a terrifying turn when an unexpected bat attack causes their vehicle to veer off the road and plunge into a desolate ditch. As they scramble to revive their broken-down car, desperation leads them to seek refuge in a nearby house, completely unaware that the inhabitants have become victims of a sinister, otherworldly force.
Full summary
The whole story of The Roost, scene by scene
The Roost Box Office
The Roost grossed $5,642 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.6K
- US & Canada
- $5.6K
The Roost Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Roost.
How Well Do You Know The Roost?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What event are Trevor and his friends attempting to attend?
Cars in The Roost
5 cars on screen, including the 2002 Ford Explorer and the 1997 Jeep Cherokee.
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1997 Jeep Cherokee Important role -
1948 Dodge ½-Ton Pickup Minor role -
unknown Minor role
The Roost Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Gwoemul” and “グエムル-漢江の怪物-”.
- Also known as
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- Gwoemul
- グエムル-漢江の怪物-
- Вторжение динозавра
- المضيف
- O Hospedeiro
- 韓流怪嚇
- Thủy Quái
- 汉江怪物
- Yaratık
- The Host - A Criatura
- The Host: Salaisuus pinnan alta
- The Host: Potwór
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- A gazdatest
- 괴물
- グエムル -漢江の怪物-
- میزبان
- המארח
- Ο Επισκέπτης
- L’hoste
- Вторгнення динозавра
- 駭人怪物
- Чудовището
- Mutant
- El Huésped
- L'hôte
- Quái Vật Sông Hàn
- อสูรนรกกลายพันธุ์
- Domaćin, სტუმარი
- Gazda
- المُضيف المرعب
- Isand
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Night of Horror, Night of the Living Dead and Rooftop.
The Roost FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Roost, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Roost?
The Roost runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Roost released?
The Roost was released on October 21, 2005.
Who directed The Roost?
The Roost was directed by Ti West.
More films by Ti West How much did The Roost make at the box office?
The Roost grossed $5,642 worldwide.
How is The Roost rated?
The Roost has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 62 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does The Roost have a post-credit scene?
No. The Roost has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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