Dead Birds is a 2004 horror film directed by Alex Turner. The film follows a group of Confederate soldiers who rob a bank and are pursued by Union soldiers. They seek refuge in an abandoned plantation house where they encounter supernatural forces.
The group, led by William (Henry Thomas), includes Sam (Patrick Fugit), Clyde (Michael Shannon), Joseph (Mark Boone Junior), and Todd (Isaiah Washington). As they explore the house, they begin to experience strange and terrifying phenomena, including strange voices, apparitions, and unexplained noises.
As the night wears on, tensions rise within the group as they struggle to survive the supernatural forces that have taken hold of the plantation. They discover that the previous occupants of the house were involved in dark rituals and that the spirits of the dead have not found peace.
The group must ultimately come to terms with their own personal demons and confront the malevolent spirits that have trapped them in the plantation. As the film progresses, it becomes increasingly unclear who will survive the haunting and who will fall victim to the vengeful spirits.
Dead Birds is known for its atmospheric tension and strong performances from its cast. It has been praised for its effective use of horror elements, including the unseen presence of the spirits and the sense of isolation created by the abandoned plantation setting.