Population 436
2006 film directed by Michelle MacLaren
Population 436 is a 2006 mystery-horror film directed by Michelle MacLaren and starring Jeremy Sisto, Fred Durst, Peter Outerbridge and Charlotte Sullivan. Despite the credited location of the film as Steinbach Manitoba, The film was filmed on location in Austin, Manitoba, including scenes shot at the historic Manitoba Agricultural Museum village. The museums buildings such as the Muir House and the Arizona Church are frequently seen during the film. The film was released direct-to-video.
Plot
Steve Kady, a US Census Bureau enumerator, is sent to the remote and seemingly idyllic village of Rockwell Falls, North Dakota, to interview residents concerning the population. On the way to Rockwell Falls, he is distracted by a woman falling off a horse and his vehicle hits a pothole and bursts two tires. He is eventually picked up by Bobby Caine, the Sheriff's Deputy, who drives him into Rockwell Falls and helps him find a place to stay.
During his stay, Kady notices a number of disturbing things about the town, including its people acting strangely. He begins to have eerie dreams. There is also talk of the "fever" from townsfolk, several of whom treat him as though he was not just a visitor, but a permanent new resident.
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