Black Sheep

Black Sheep

Year: 2007

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: Jonathan King

HorrorComedy

Upon returning to his family’s farm, Henry Oldfield is troubled by recurring phobias and relies on medication. He soon discovers his estranged brother Angus has been secretly conducting dangerous genetic experiments. When an environmental activist inadvertently releases a mutated lamb, the farm is quickly overrun by bloodthirsty, genetically altered sheep determined to hunt and feed.

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1

Childhood Trauma

On a New Zealand farm, brothers Angus and Henry Oldfield, along with their friend Tucker, engage in playful yet cruel antics with sheep. This trauma escalates when Angus kills Henry's pet sheep, Dudley, and scares him by dressing in the carcass. Their fun is cut short when Mrs. Mac delivers shocking news of their father's accidental death.

New Zealand Farm
2

Years Later: A Grown-Up Henry

Many years after the traumatic events, adult Henry returns to the farm via taxi, burdened by the fear of sheep that has plagued him since childhood. His arrival foreshadows the chaos to come, as he confronts the memories of his past.

New Zealand Farm
3

Animal Rights Activists Intrude

Meanwhile, two activists, Grant and Experience, sneak into the farm with intentions of exposing animal research. However, their plans take a dark turn when Grant steals a container of animal waste and inadvertently unleashes a monstrous sheep fetus, setting off a chain of bizarre and terrifying events.

Research Laboratory
4

Angus' Business Proposal

Angus, now a gentleman farmer, offers Henry a two million dollar cheque to buy him out of his share of the farm. Although tempted, Henry is encouraged by Mrs. Mac to confront his father's legacy by exploring the land with Tucker.

New Zealand Farm
5

The First Encounter

As Henry and Tucker drive up the hill, they are blocked by a sheep with a bite on its nose. This leads to a confrontation with Experience, who demands to know the whereabouts of Grant, unaware that the sheep on the farm have been altered to be aggressive due to genetic engineering.

New Zealand Hill
6

The Farm Worker’s Fate

In a seemingly calm moment, a farm worker cooking in his shed is interrupted by strange noises outside. Ambushed by a killer sheep, he meets a gruesome end, highlighting the growing danger in the farm's surroundings.

Worker’s Shed
7

The Attack of the Killer Sheep

As the group investigates smoke from the worker's shed, they are confronted by a killer sheep. Panic ensues when Henry's phobia kicks in, and Tucker manages to shoot the sheep, but it's clear they are up against something far more dangerous than they realized.

Worker’s Shed
8

Transformations Begin

After the traumatic events, Tucker discovers his bitten foot has transformed into a sheep hoof. As the trio seeks safety, they encounter an even more horrifying situation inside the research lab where experiments have gone terribly wrong.

Research Laboratory
9

The Cave Escape

Henry and Experience find themselves trapped in a cave while being pursued by killer sheep. Using her aromatherapy candle for light, they navigate the dark tunnels, managing to fend off a sheep that attacks them, symbolizing their struggle for survival.

Caves
10

Angus' Final Presentation

Angus presents his genetically engineered sheep to investors, but his mental state deteriorates as he succumbs to his own experiments. Chaos erupts when the sheep turn aggressive and attack the audience, marking the peak of terror.

Farm Presentation Area
11

The Siege of the House

As night falls, the group takes refuge in the farmhouse while being besieged by the killer sheep. An unexpected encounter with Weresheep Grant brings chaos inside as the group fights to keep themselves safe from the increasingly dangerous situation.

Farmhouse
12

Desperate Measures

In a frantic attempt to survive, the group concocts a plan involving a vaccine that could save Tucker from becoming a Weresheep. The urgency escalates as they must outsmart the aggressive flock that now surrounds them.

Research Laboratory
13

The Final Confrontation

During a climactic showdown, Henry finds a way to control the Weresheep, including Angus, using a sheepdog. This innovative strategy leads to a dangerous yet comical resolution as they aim to rid the farm of the monstrous sheep infestation.

Farm Field
14

The Big Explosion

As the flock becomes increasingly chaotic, Henry discovers that their methane can be weaponized. He throws a lighter at the sheep, igniting a massive explosion that wipes out the horde, showcasing a wild turn of events in the relentless battle.

Farm Field
15

A New Beginning

In the aftermath of the chaos, Henry, Tucker, and Experience reflect on the events that transpired. The final shot of a sheepdog overlooking the remnants brings a bittersweet resolution, suggesting both an end and a new beginning at the farm.

New Zealand Farm

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