Population 436

Synopsis of Population 436

Psychological thriller that concerns an idyllic town whose population of 436 has remained unchanged for 100 years. Sent to find the reason for such consistency, a census-taker, Steve Kady, finds that something sinister may be at hand. He becomes trapped in the prison-like town full of 'golden rules' that don't allow its population to drop below or exceed exactly 436 citizens, a number in accordance with 'God's Law'. He eventually learns that no one is ever allowed to leave Rockwell Falls and that the town citizens will do whatever it takes to maintain the status quo.