Special Dead
| Special Dead | |
|---|---|
| Directed by |
Thomas L. Phillips Sean Simmons |
| Produced by | Gia Franzia |
| Written by | Jared Tweedie |
| Starring |
Jason Brubaker Amy Wade Gia Natale Anthony Rutowicz Haneka Haynes |
| Music by |
Andy Allen Becky Belsano |
| Cinematography | Owen Simmons |
| Edited by | Thomas L. Phillips |
Production company |
Lazy Ghost Films T-Street Productions |
Release dates | |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Special Dead is a 2006 American zombie comedy directed by Thomas L. Phillips and Sean Simmons, written by Jared Tweedie, and starring Jason Brubaker, Amy Wade, Gia Natale, Anthony Rutowicz, and Haneka Haynes.
Plot
When a group of hikers break into a mine shaft and drink contaminated water, they turn into ravenous zombies. The zombies rapidly overrun a nearby camp for the developmentally disabled that has had previous issues with zombie attacks. The counselors and campers, who have an antagonistic relationship, attempt to survive the assault.
Cast
- Jason Brubaker as Machiavelli Stone
- Amy Wade as Cassie Hewitt
- Gia Franzia as Dale Stone
- Anthony Rutowicz as Todd Slater
- Haneka Haynes as Harley Jacquette
Release
Special Dead premiered at the Hollywood Film Festival on October 20, 2006.[1] It was released on DVD in October 2007.[2]
Reception
Bloody Disgusting rated it 2.5/5 stars and wrote that the execution did not live up to the premise.[3] Eric Campos of Film Threat rated it 3.5/5 stars and called it "a fun, trashy ride".[4] Peter Dendle wrote that it is "back-of-the-schoolbus jabs at the disabled, presented as a veneer over a splatter movie with lousy zombies".[5]
References
- 1 2 Wells, Mitchell (2006-10-16). "Tired of the Same Old Zombie Movies". HorrorSociety.com. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ↑ Phalin, Mike (2007-10-25). "Wheelchairs and Zombies". Dread Central. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ↑ "Special Dead". Bloody Disgusting. 2006-07-19. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ↑ Campos, Eric (2007-10-25). "Special Dead (DVD)". Film Threat. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ↑ Dendle, Peter (2012). The Zombie Movie Encyclopedia: 2000-2010. McFarland Publishing. pp. 188–189. ISBN 9780786461639.