IMDb 5.6 2009 HD

Winged Creatures

Winged Creatures

2009
Crime Drama
95 min R USA
5.871 / 10
5.6 IMDB

A psychotic man opens fire in a diner, murdering numerous people before killing himself. The survivors struggle in different ways following this horrendous event: a doctor doubts his…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Rowan Woods / Katie Carroll / Donald Murphy / Lyn Matsuda Norton
Starring
Kate Beckinsale / Forest Whitaker / Guy Pearce / Dakota Fanning / Jeanne Tripplehorn / Embeth Davidtz / Troy Garity / Josh Hutcherson

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Penelope Davies
Apr 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The strength of Winged Creatures lies in its commitment to showing the messy, often irrational, ways people react to overwhelming tragedy. The film wisely avoids easy answers, presenting characters who are flawed and struggling. Dakota Fanning’s turn as…

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Alistair Finch
Apr 30, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Winged Creatures is an ambitious undertaking that doesn't quite stick the landing. The premise, a group of survivors dealing with the fallout of a diner massacre, is potent, and the cast, featuring stalwarts like Guy Pearce and Jeanne…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 30, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A compelling, character-driven drama, Winged Creatures offers a sensitive, if at times bleak, look at the human spirit’s resilience and fragility. The film excels in its portrayal of diverse coping mechanisms following a horrific event. Kate Beckinsale is…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This is a film that dares to look into the abyss, and for that, it deserves some credit. Winged Creatures presents a stark portrayal of how individuals fracture and reform after witnessing unspeakable violence. The ensemble cast, including…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 30, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Winged Creatures attempts a brave, albeit uneven, exploration of post-traumatic stress. The film bravely confronts the chaotic aftermath of a diner shooting, showcasing a stellar cast grappling with grief and delusion. Forest Whitaker and Kate Beckinsale deliver poignant…

FAQs

The provided context for Winged Creatures does not indicate whether it is based on a true story. The plot summary describes a fictional scenario involving a mass shooting and its impact on a group of survivors, suggesting it is a narrative exploration of trauma rather than a direct retelling of a specific real-life event.