The Birthday

I would be offended if someone told me this was my best performance. The script is bloated, the acting wooden, the ending (after 2 hours) is a kind of cliff hanger the film doesn't deserve. Feldman's acting is unique, as if he's in a different movie entirely, making a majority of the scenes feel like an awkward acting exercise where one actor is making wild swings while their partners are sticking to the assignment. The "horror" of the film doesn't kick in until the second hour. I'd skip unless you're a fan of a particular contributor to the film and want to check if off your Bingo.

Corey Feldman's best movie Btw this isn't a horror movie. It's more of a psychological thriller but still, it's more in the vain of an arthouse drama. It's absurd, amusing and cerebral. The apocalyptic and cult-like undercurrent of the story is the only reason this thing is on Shudder but damn is this movie not hard af to find. No complaints from me!

absolute gold, where has this movie been all my life

Feldman is amazing. Some pacing issues in the middle but worth it just for his performance

The Birthday is a surreal, genre-bending fever dream that feels like a lost gem of early 2000s indie cinema. With Corey Feldman at the center, giving one of his strangest and most committed performances, the film blends absurd comedy, noir, and Lovecraftian horror into a tense, claustrophobic tale of social anxiety and cosmic dread. Its offbeat humor and eerie atmosphere create a perfect sense of unease, making every frame feel unpredictable yet meticulously crafted. While its pacing is deliberately disorienting, that chaos works in its favor, pulling viewers deeper into its weird, nightmarish world. Bold, stylish, and unforgettable, The Birthday earns a solid 9 out of 10 for being one of the most bizarrely unique films of its era.