It's not going to win any awards, and the acting is not the greatest, but the story is interesting in a Stepford Wives/Wicker man sort of way.TV director/producer Michelle Maxwell MacLaren did a good job of presenting a story by new writer Michael Kingston in his sophomore effort. The actors are not the thing here, but the story, and it has probably been done before, but I found it captivating.If this town voted in this year's primaries, it would be a 100% vote for Santorum. It's that kind of town, and you better conform or they have ways of making you do so. The "doctor" has no medical training and doesn't need any as he has perfected the necessary procedure for dissidents. They don't need jails, because they will have your complete cooperation once they are done. Besides voicing concern, wanting to leave is considered a sign of sickness, and will be dealt with.The town's population has remained at 436 for over 100 years. They have elaborate rituals to make sure it stays that way. Like the Roach Motel, once you check in, you can't check out. It is the thinking behind this number that was the really interesting part of the film. I know people like this, and you do too.The existence of Rockwell Falls in America is very believable.

I'm surprised this movie didn't get more attention. Well done. Set in a creepy little town, you have a feeling of impending doom the whole time.Fred Durst is a great actor, what ever happened to him? The main character, I don't remember his name right now (and don't really feel like clicking back or opening a new page) did a great job as well. He plays the part and keeps the action going.The supporting actress and Megan Fox look-alike is gorgeous. Whatever happened to her and what the heck is up with her hair... wow, she needs to ditch the blonde!!!! Anyway, good thriller that I recommend you watch :)

Population 436 shines most of the times. Jeremy Sisto delivers again. His performance is very convincing, (I also loved him in One Point O). He is a very likable guy, quite subtle in his reactions but certainly respectable. Also, the rest of the cast gets the job done.Plotwise, its a very though-provoking film, integrated with a not-so-casual ending. I wouldn't call it a twist but surely it canceled my low expectations and made my exhilaration about the movie greater. Not much in the thrilling aspect there. It offers a couple of moments where you may be scared or feel uncomfortable, but only if you are really sensitive :) Also, I wouldn't call it exactly a problem but the pacing sometimes goes slower that you'd expect. Most of it though it's entertaining and keeps you guessing for clues and twists.A strangely entertaining movie with an otherworldly passing wind.It will satisfy your lust to think, doubt and sympathize with the characters.Pop/436 certainly falls in the Drama/Mystery/Thriller genre. The only horror aspect this film could touch is, the fear someone might have for the unknown.If you liked Twin Peaks and/or the Twilight Zone then, this is no exception.Don't forget to keep an open mind for this one and you will be greatly rewarded. :-D

Jeremey Sisto is Steve, a census taker sent to a small town to square things away. Confusion ensues when he discovers his assignment is going to be a little more complicated than he first assumed. Suspend reality, because nobody wants to anymore, absent lofty special effects, Jedis, or Hobbits. But this is no low-budget dud. It's Stephen King-Twilight Zone-Alfred Hitchcock Presents. I usually have stinkers figured out by about ten minutes in, but Population 436 is the little, sociological thriller that could; proving suspenseful, entertaining, and a seductive study of human nature, in all its bizarre, quirky transgressions. There is also the requisite Sisto love scene, which, after all, is why we ladies are watching in the first place.