When Black Birds Fly

When Black Birds Fly

The newest animated film from the creators of Where the Dead Go to Die

2016•1h 46m•4.7/10

AnimationHorrorScience Fiction

Ratings

🎬TMDb

4.7/10(19)

A charismatic leader named Caine demands obedience from the citizens of a town named "Heaven". The town is at peace until two children break his greatest rule: Never venture beyond the town's walls.

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Production

Draconian Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

J.D. Brown

J.D. Brown

Daryl

Brandon Slagle

Brandon Slagle

Caine

Devanny Pinn

Devanny Pinn

The Evil One

David Firth

David Firth

Corvus

Ruby LaRocca

Ruby LaRocca

Dotty

Erin Russ

Erin Russ

Eden

Victor Bonacore

Marius

Erika Smith

Erika Smith

Norma

Manoush

Manoush

Kitty

William Hellfire

William Hellfire

Mr. Apple

Tanner Sumerset

Uncle T

Sarah Valentine

Lollipop

Rodger Fischer

OSWA Soldier

Sean Murray

Reverend

Rakel Musicbox

False Evil One

Tim The Scarecrow

Extras

Nyka Tv

Extra Towns Folk

M. dot Strange

The Messenger

Adam Brooks

Various Citizen

Mad Dashiell Johnson

Various Citizens #2

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