We Are What We Are
Seen it?2013 | 105 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The Parkers, reclusive people who cling to ancient customs, find their secret lives threatened when a torrential downpour and the death of the family matriarch forces daughters Iris and Rose to assume special responsibilities.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$81K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 78K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jim Mickle
- Bill SageFrank Parker
- Ambyr ChildersIris Parker
- Julia GarnerRose Parker
- Michael ParksDoc Barrow
- Wyatt RussellDeputy Anders
- Kelly McGillisMarge
- Nick DamiciSheriff Meeks
- Jack GoreRory Parker
- Kassie DePaivaEmma Parker
- Odeya RushAlyce Parker