Special Dead
by Thomas L. Phillips, Sean Simmons
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DVD Cover Information
Director: Sean Simmons, Thomas L. PhillipsBrand: Special dEaD - DVD
Producer: Thomas L. Phillips
Producer: Sean Simmons
Producer: Jared Tweedie
Producer: Gia Natale
Primary Contributor: Gia Natale
Producer: Jason Brubaker
Primary Contributor: Jason Brubaker
Producer: Owen G. Simmons
Producer: Carl Storm
Primary Contributor: Andy Allen
Primary Contributor: Larrs Jackson
Primary Contributor: Amy Wade
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC, Special Edition, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 83 minutes
Published: 2007
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Special dEaD LLC.
Product features:
- 16x9 Widescreen
- Behind the Scene Documentary
- Cast & Crew Feature Length Audio Commentary
- Interactive Menus, Slideshow, Easter Egg
- Watch Trailer & Learn More At: specialdeadmovie.com or myspace.com/thespecialdead
Movie Reviews of Special Dead
Movie Review: An instant cult classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been dying to see this movie since I first heard of it late last year. Sure, we could talk all day about just how "wrong" this movie is, but why not sit back, toss those bunched-up PC panties aside for a freaking hour and a half, and enjoy the heck out of this hilarious zombie movie already enjoying a cult following. And for what it's worth, name me one other movie that transforms the mentally challenged into heroes. That's what I thought. Anyway, Special Dead is just hilarious, not only milking numerous stereotypes for all they're worth, but kicking them once they're proverbially down. The zombies are just downright disgusting, their grey skin peeling off in bunches, their mouths filled with meat, blood, dirt, and heaven knows what else, and their blood just waiting to shoot out in mini-geysers as soon as they're attacked. I don't know what the chicken-eating zombie was actually eating, but it looked even nastier than the real thing. Low-budget horror filmmakers could learn a lot from watching this movie. Even the soundtrack, featuring the likes of Dark Reign and Eating Alice, is pretty kicking - although nothing tops Andy Allen's unique campfire song (there's even a sing-along version before the ending credits).
As the tagline says, "Sometimes heroes ride the short bus," and in this case they ride it to Camp Special Dude owned and operated by Cameron "Snuff" Stone (Larrs Jackson, who was just hilarious, especially on the topic of zombie horses), who bought the camp years ago for a song - because, we soon learn, it was infested with zombies. Snuff's second in command is his son Machiavelli "Mack" Stone (Jason Brubaker). Mack only seems to care about making time with female counselors Cassie (Amy Wade) and Harley (Haneka Haynes), but he turns out to have real skills when it comes to dispatching zombies. The "special" kids include Snuff's wheelchair-bound daughter Dale (Gia Franzia); Todd (Anthony Rutowicz), whose loud talking, hideous toboggan, and talent for making all kinds of things out of popsicle sticks do little to help him convince Dale to be his girlfriend; an uncommunicative mountain of flesh who could well be descended from Tor Johnson (David Reynolds); a shy "helmet head" (April Wade); and several others of less importance to the story. Adding greatly to the fun is Eriq (Jah Shams), a young gangster bound for boot camp who was accidentally placed on the wrong bus. All of the actors were darn near brilliant, if you ask me (especially Franzia and Rutowicz).
Don't write any of these characters off too soon, not even the most challenged among them. While guys like Mack rely mostly on obvious weapons such as shotguns, sickles, numchuks - yes, numchuks - and good, old-fashioned bare fists, the campers tend to adopt more unconventional fighting methods. Of course, not everyone can survive, so you get the additional treat of watching special campers taking on their now-zombified peers. You may want to turn your head at one point, though, as Mack demonstrates a most disgusting, non-lethal zombie-controlling method.
Now, maybe you're thinking you won't see any sex or nudity in a film like this - well, think again. You, along with some of the voyeuristic campers, will definitely see "boobies" at Camp Special Dude. You'll also hear plenty of foul language (of course, if I were fighting for my life against zombies, I would be cursing up a blue streak, too). For the most part, though, this is a genuinely original and creative film (a real rarity in the American-made horror genre). Just remember that everything you see here is all in the name of gory fun. Where else are you going to see a zombie with Tourette Syndrome? Needless to say, some people will feel deeply offended and outraged by this film (and most of them will undoubtedly condemn it without ever seeing so much as a trailer), but Special Dead wears such sobriquets as "the most offensive zombie movie ever made" with pride. I'll be enjoying this movie numerous times in the coming years.
Summary of Special Dead
The cult zombie horror/comedy is now on DVD. It has been called: "THE MOST OFFENSIVE ZOMBIE MOVIE EVER MADE." (Film Threat) "The Funniest Horror Film since SHAUN OF THE DEAD." (Creature Corner) "A Gorehounds Wet Dream" (UndeadFilms) SYNOPSIS: When a zombie plague infects Camp Special Dude, a dude ranch for the mentally handicapped, a ragtag band of campers and counselors struggles to survive the night. Led by the indifferent, nunchuck-wielding head counselor, Mac, and his wheelchair-bound sister Dale, the unlikely heroes fight their way off the mountain as, one by one, they're picked off and join the ranks of the walking dead. It's a campy stampede of blood, boobs and gore as some "very special" people show that they can kick some serious undead ass. The movie has gathered a fantastic cult following and screened the world over, with stops at the HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL, WEEKEND OF HORRORS. It is non-stop action zombie movie. See what all the fuss is about. To learn more and watch the movie trailers visit: specialdeadmovie(dot)com or myspace/thespecialdead(dot)comSimilar DVD Movies
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