Zombie Honeymoon

[Zombie-A-GoGo]

Original Fango bit: http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=1301

Today's Fango bit: http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=2819

See the trailer: http://www.zombiehoneymoon.com/

I remeber when I first heard about this, I thought it would be crap. but the trailer, while short, doesn't look nearly as cheeseball as I previously thought. Yay.

[hatefuldisplay]

I'll give it a shot. I suppose it might be interesting. I've seen the zombie coping thing in other films and have been disappointed thus far. Perhaps the wife trying to live with her husband being infected will have a better outcome. Thanks for posting, Go-Go.

[Zombie-A-GoGo]

I get what you mean...when I think of Zombie Honeymoon...I think of I, Zombie. And no one wants that. Just seeing a Fangoria quote backing ZH makes me sudder a little. Oh well...I'll give it a go. :)


Here's the poster: http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=2831

[Emperor]

Its going to be shown at the Fantasia festival this July:

http://fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=3989

and there is a long description form here:

www.sfiff.org/fest05/titleDetail.asp?title_id=114

IMDB:
www.imdb.com/title/tt0399934/

It certainly sounds interesting.

[Divided Soul]

The trailers do seem to look promising.....

[Dead Remains]

I saw the trailer for it and it looks so funny!

You can watch it here (http://www.zombiehoneymoon.com)

Has anyone seen it? I know it was at various film festivals. I need to own this movie!!!!!

[The Blind Dead]

I'm currently awaiting my screener info on this one. I can't wait to check it out.

[Zombie Survivor]

Looking at the trailer, pictures and reviews, I can say that I really want to see/own this movie. I think that this movie will move my heart and then tear him out. Will it be on DVD in all countries?

[Hollywood Gothique]

It seem like Fangoria made a big deal about this film. I found it a bit disapointing (don't like movies shot on video) but still interesting in a lot of ways. READ MORE HERE: http://hollywoodgothique.bravejournal.com/entry/12810

[eardrumbuz]

I'm so upset...and thrilled at the same time. More upset than thrilled though, I think.

I stumbled across the web site for this film, and the trailer looks really good...too good in fact. Reason why? This looks waaaaay too much like the film I've wanted to make for so long now...and now, now I see someone already has. :-(

Right down to the beach scene too! Although my beach scene doesn't involve a zombie surfer, it involves a seemingly "ordinary" death after a fight with some thugs. But after that, same thing it seems. Wife tries to live with zombie husband (my couple live right there in a beach house).

Good thing is that's only one plot from my film. I have several (3 at this point) that run separately and then converge for the climax of the story. But man, mine will seem like such a rip-off now if I don't change a few things.

Oh well, I'm still looking forward to seeing all of Zombie Honeymoon. It's showing at Two Boots (Pioneer) in NYC in October. Guess I'll catch it there.

[Otto Germain]

Hell, any zombie movie, no matter how disappointing, can always be made better by the addition of alcohol. It sounds like an amusing premise, at the very least.

I'm surprised nobody got alcohol poisoning that time we watched Oasis of the Zombies. I think that's what it was called. I really don't remember. :drinking:

[Kemper]

It seems like an idea more suited for a short. I'm sure it will be pretty tiresome by the end of the move. Color me a downer :)

[The Blind Dead]

I'm surprised nobody got alcohol poisoning that time we watched Oasis of the Zombies. I think that's what it was called. I really don't remember. :drinking:
Yeah Oasis is definitely one of those films better watched intoxicated.

[The Blind Dead]

Well, I enjoy little boring zombie flicks like I, Zombie, Dead Creatures and Shadows of the Dead so if Zombie Honeymoon ends up being better than them I'll buy it.

[Kemper]

i liked Oasis of the Zombies :loon:

[The Blind Dead]

i liked Oasis of the Zombies :loon:
:clap: Congrats. Most Franco fare is either hit or miss. Oasis, for me, was definitely a miss.

[Kemper]

Maybe, i waited so long for something to happen...the ending became satisfying or :drinking:

[Patrick]

Actually this dosn't sound too bad. I'll give it a chance.

[eardrumbuz]

It's showing at Two Boots (Pioneer) in NYC in October. Guess I'll catch it there.

2 weeks away! Anyone going to see it in NY?

[The Blind Dead]

2 weeks away! Anyone going to see it in NY?
Dude...I wish I was. I'm a big fan of Glass Eye Pix as well as the whole alternative zombie concept.

[eardrumbuz]

web site says more cities will be announced. i doubt they'll skip chicago.

since we're on page 2 of this thread, here's the link for anyone interested:

www.zombiehoneymoon.com

[Dead Remains]

damn its not fair. I live in new york but i am dorming in burlingotn right now and I've been wanting to see this movies for such a long time

[eardrumbuz]

Got my tickets for this Friday night. Anyone going??

Hope they let me stay for Night Of The Living Dead after. Probably separate admission though

[The Blind Dead]

I've arranged to have a screener sent to me so I'll be seeing it soon enough.

[eardrumbuz]

good deal.

i'll post my review this weekend.

[eardrumbuz]

Just got back from the screening in NYC. I will try to comment with as little spoilage to the plot as possible. I won't give any details away, but some general comments are bound to reveal something about the movie...





I enjoyed it very much. It's a very well done film, with a great original soundtrack, as well as great psychobilly/surf punk songs and an excellent choice for closing song. The attack scenes are satisfying, with a real intensity that makes up for lesser amounts of gore. That's right. This film is for the most part a love story, the relationship is at the center of the story, with the zombie element there as a vehicle to tell the story of a lost loved one (which is based on the true story of the director's sister and brother-in-law). The actors deliver strong performances and the overall look of the film is very rich and colorful. It doesn't have a low budget look at all.

If you absolutely hated Return Of The Living Dead 3, because of a lack of zombies and the plot centering around the lovers, this aint your film. If the idea of a heartbreaking love story involving a live person and a living dead person, and their struggle to keep things from getting out of hand interests you, then here is the movie for you! A nice welcome balance of drama, comedy, horror, and the absurd.

[The Blind Dead]

I seem to be one of the very very few people who actually thought Shadows of the Dead was a good movie so I've got a great feeling about this.

[The Blind Dead]

Yay! The screener is finally on its way out to me! I'll be sure to hook a review up. This flick looks fantastic.

[eardrumbuz]

ah, i'm looking forward to finally hearing what someone else thinks of it. hope you enjoy it!

[goesaround]

I saw most of this a couple years ago. A friend did the original sound for this and he showed some of what they had. Except for the zombie atacking on the beach forget it if your from the zombie as apocalypse school as I am, you'll add this to 'Diamond Dead'. Of course I havent seen a new print but I just do not like this kind of thing, I think it it waters down the field. BUT I'm glad other people like it. I think.

[Slumlord]

The trailer didn't make it look too great but you never know, it was just a trailer after all.

[The Blind Dead]

Of course I havent seen a new print but I just do not like this kind of thing, I think it it waters down the field. BUT I'm glad other people like it. I think.
Well made, original zombie films never water the "field" down. This sub-genre was about as dead a horse as you can kick several years ago. If it weren't for 28 Days Later and Dawn of the Dead '04 we'd still be scraping the bottom of the Romero barrel. It's about time we got some zombie tales out there that offer soemthing different besides the whole "the dead rising from the grave, eating people/brains, the humans hole up in this house/building/military base and kill them with headshots" scenario almost every damn zombie movies offers up. I rarely see original zombies films anymore. Instead of naysaying we should be happy something quality with an original idea is finally seeing the light of day.

[Pain]

This movie has just been added to my must see as soon as list. It looks great from what i've read on it.

[goesaround]

"Well made, original zombie films never water the "field" down. This sub-genre was about as dead a horse as you can kick several years ago. If it weren't for 28 Days Later and Dawn of the Dead '04 we'd still be scraping the bottom of the Romero barrel. It's about time we got some zombie tales out there that offer soemthing different besides the whole "the dead rising from the grave, eating people/brains, the humans hole up in this house/building/military base and kill them with headshots" scenario almost every damn zombie movies offers up. I rarely see original zombies films anymore. Instead of naysaying we should be happy something quality with an original idea is finally seeing the light of day."

Sorry dumb is dumb. Sure the premise of marrying a zombie ids diiferent but the whole joke is good for a 10 minute short. Dont lump me into any catagory because I think most Zombie humour is a waste. I have raved up a number of Zombie indies that are differnt. I loved the Irish zombie short (Not 'Dead Meat'which I also liked) whose name escapes me with the Irish actor from 'Day of the Dead that was creative and still kept the scary edge. I am sorry except for shaun I dont like Zombie humor or romance all though Jackie Mason as a Zombie might make me giggle..for 5 minutes

[The Blind Dead]

Dont lump me into any catagory because I think most Zombie humour is a waste.
What category would that be? :roll:

[eardrumbuz]

"

Sorry dumb is dumb. Sure the premise of marrying a zombie ids diiferent but the whole joke is good for a 10 minute short. Dont lump me into any catagory because I think most Zombie humour is a waste. I have raved up a number of Zombie indies that are differnt. I loved the Irish zombie short (Not 'Dead Meat'which I also liked) whose name escapes me with the Irish actor from 'Day of the Dead that was creative and still kept the scary edge. I am sorry except for shaun I dont like Zombie humor or romance all though Jackie Mason as a Zombie might make me giggle..for 5 minutes

well, she doesn't marry a zombie. i don't see you being lumped into any category, but i do think you should really watch the whole movie before criticizing it like that, or especially before writing it off as zombie humour. i wouldn't even go 100% at calling it a black comedy, though it certainly has comic elements. it is a serious film. the romance and drama are very much at the front, with the bits of humor thrown in very much like in any other drama with a few funny moments. the zombie story is totally absurd, of course, but then again it's just being used as a metaphor...or as the director explains it, as a vehicle that allowed him to draw out the grieving process associated with losing a loved one.

i thought it was funny, sad, romantic, very dramatic, overly absurd and quite poignant.

i wouldn't have minded a little more gore though. the attacks in the movie are very good, for the most part, but it never hurts (the audience) to have a little more :)

[JohnDRobinson]

There was an awesome article about this in last month's Fango. It was a great read and I could tell the directors passion for the story.

I am excited about this flick.

[The Blind Dead]

Another classic shot of Asia. :)

[goesaround]

well, she doesn't marry a zombie. i don't see you being lumped into any category, but i do think you should really watch the whole movie before criticizing it like that, or especially before writing it off as zombie humour. i wouldn't even go 100% at calling it a black comedy, though it certainly has comic elements. it is a serious film. the romance and drama are very much at the front, with the bits of humor thrown in very much like in any other drama with a few funny moments. the zombie story is totally absurd, of course, but then again it's just being used as a metaphor"

:)
The 'catagory' I meant I was being lumped into by the previous poster was with people who do not like any creative zombie movies, simple as that. I guess I dont like zombie movies that use zombies for metaphor and leave it there. I and it's again only my preference I like zombie movies with subtext when the subtext is not in your face! That was my problem with 'Land of the Dead' the metaphor got bigger then the plot. I do like the cold fear of a dead corpse coming to life.That is a chilling 'reality'. As a romance..... It just rubs me the wrong way as does 'Diamond Dead' but what angered me in my post was that does not mean I just want to see retreads of the trilogy. But you are right I should see the whole movie, if only I wanted to.

[The Blind Dead]

The 'catagory' I meant I was being lumped into by the previous poster was with people who do not like any creative zombie movies, simple as that.
I don't recall ever "lumping" you into any category. What I said was...


Instead of naysaying we should be happy something quality with an original idea is finally seeing the light of day.

I'm sure you'll notice the WE in there indicating THE GENRE AS A WHOLE and not YOU.

[goesaround]

Thank you for the explanation. No big deal. But your passion has convinced me to give it a try again.

[eardrumbuz]

hope you enjoy it! :)

[The Blind Dead]

FedEx delivered this flick to me today. I'll throw down on a review later.

[eardrumbuz]

nice! i've been waiting to hear someone else's take on it. bon apetit!

[The Blind Dead]

http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6719

[ABRNT1]

Alright film. Has some dark humor. The acting isn't too good though. The friend is awful (found myself rooting for him to die as soon as he appeared on screen) and the other actors seem really wooden. I also found the surf rock really annoying, but that's more a matter of personal taste (to each their own).

[The Blind Dead]

It was a low budget film so one should expect some acting "issues" but I do agree on the Psychobilly music. I'vbe never been a big fan.

[zombiekilling101]

hmm. I liked the acting and the music. Anyone agree that the main girl was a cutie?

[hickszzz]

It's been a while since I've seen this movie on DVD but I didn't have a problem with the acting in this movie. I thought the story was pretty good too. Kinda reminded me of Return of the Living Dead 3. The only issue I had with this movie was the Zombie Husband killing his victims too easy at the end. It seem to me like he had the strength of the Incredible Hulk. I'm going by memory here, but didn't he rip a head off or something? I though I was watching the killing powers of a "Jason" from Friday the 13th. That was my only grip. I though the wife's dilemma and choices she was making were interesting enough to keep me watching. And she was very hot!!!!

[Dakhar Nemo]

I don't like the look of movies shot on video - it made this one look amateurish. Still, it had a good idea, and the performances were strong.

Read what writer-director David Gebroe had to say about the film here: http://hollywoodgothique.bravejournal.com/entry/12810

[Bad Zombie Night]

I just got finished watching it a little while ago... The story fits in the same category of Zombie films such as I, Zombie and Shadows of the Dead... They are Zombies on the outside, but not on the inside... I wasn't too thrilled with this particular film... I guess I was hoping for either a little more comedy or more Cloak & Dagger... I thought the film might have drawn in the viewers better if the 'happy-go-lucky' couple where to try, and cover-up the murders... The film just unfolded more simply than that.

I gave it http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/1star.gifhttp://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/1star.gif 1/2 out of 5 http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Chuck Norris]

video doesn't always have to look amateurish. This movie just plain sucked. I think '28 days later' turned out great and it's shot on video. In fact I just read an article yesterday about David Lynch's new film"INLAND EMPIRE"(which he's doing in video) and he had this to say on the topic

"I started working in DV for my Web site, and I fell in love with the medium. It's unbelievable, the freedom and the incredible different possibilities it affords, in shooting and in post-production."

"For me, there's no way back to film. I'm done with it," Lynch says. "I love abstraction. Film is a beautiful medium, but it's very slow and you don't get a chance to try a lot of different things. With DV, you get those chances. And in post-production, if you can think it, you can do it."-David Lynch

now back to 'zombie honeymoon' and why it sucked

The attempted cheesy zombie+Human= love affair reminded me of Return of the living dead three(which also sucked the big one. minus river man he ruled). I agree if the movie would've been darker it may have turned out better. It's like it wanted to be too many things. Horror movie/chick flick/ comedy but what they ended up with was a bush league movie.

[Pain]

now back to 'zombie honeymoon' and why it sucked

The attempted cheesy zombie+Human= love affair reminded me of Return of the living dead three(which also sucked the big one. minus river man he ruled). I agree if the movie would've been darker it may have turned out better. It's like it wanted to be too many things. Horror movie/chick flick/ comedy but what they ended up with was a bush league movie.

That really doesn't explain why you thought it sucked at all, other than it wasn't dark enough.

Personally i thought it was fantastic.

[dead and loving it]

I do agree that this movie tried to be too many things at once, and could have been better if it was darker or had more comedy. I also didn't like the look of the video, but I wouldn't say it looked amateurish. The DVD is nice though, and has many special features.

[HOO-HAA]

I liked the plaintive ending. Very nice.

[Fierce_Track]

saw it. hated it. burned it. next on the list: kill the director
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[DentFoster]

That really doesn't explain why you thought it sucked at all, other than it wasn't dark enough.

Personally i thought it was fantastic.
Same here.

[eardrumbuz]

I've seen very few "It was pretty good" reviews on this one. It seems to be a love it or hate it type of movie. I'm with the "Love it" crowd. I think it requires the viewer to think and feel, something the passive or casual moviegoer isn't usually looking to do.

[The Blind Dead]

video doesn't always have to look amateurish. This movie just plain sucked. I think '28 days later' turned out great and it's shot on video. In fact I just read an article yesterday about David Lynch's new film"INLAND EMPIRE"(which he's doing in video) and he had this to say on the topic

"I started working in DV for my Web site, and I fell in love with the medium. It's unbelievable, the freedom and the incredible different possibilities it affords, in shooting and in post-production."

"For me, there's no way back to film. I'm done with it," Lynch says. "I love abstraction. Film is a beautiful medium, but it's very slow and you don't get a chance to try a lot of different things. With DV, you get those chances. And in post-production, if you can think it, you can do it."-David Lynch

You do realize that David Lynch has far more at his disposal right? The man has access to the best DV equipment in the industry as well as the best actors, screenwriters, cinematographers, pre & post production team, financial backing, top-of-the-line editing equipment as well as invaluable score resources and a built-in fanbase.

To even compare the DV work and look in Zombie Honeymoon to David Lynch's rambling about the wonders of DV simply isn't fair. David Lynch could make a film for $400 and have it look and sound better than most indie fare out there.

saw it. hated it. burned it. next on the list: kill the director

No melodrama here. :roll:


I saw ZH and liked it quite a bit. I'm one of those people that loved I, Zombie and Shadows of the Dead so this was right up my alley. It wasn't what some might consider a classic but not everything has to be.

[Chuck Norris]

You do realize that David Lynch has far more at his disposal right? Maybe. The man has access to the best DV equipment in the industry as well as the best actors, screenwriters, cinematographers, pre & post production team, financial backing, top-of-the-line editing equipment as well as invaluable score resources and a built-in fanbase.Also he has Creativity, experience and working knowledge of Art and it's unifying principle's. I was merely pointing out that Video doesn't have to look amateur. Video has come a long way since Sony's portapak('65). It has a reputation as the "poor cousin to Cinema" but that's already starting to change. Lynch is just ahead of the herd.

[The Blind Dead]

Maybe.

Maybe what? Comparing David Lynch and his knowledge, expertise & connections to a second time filmmaker's efforts just seems incredibly silly for the sake of proving a point. David Lynch has directed over 25 films, written over 20 and has access to cinematographers with experience. I'm positive DV for Lynch is no problem but not everybody can be so lucky in independent horror.


I was merely pointing out that Video doesn't have to look amateur. Video has come a long way since Sony's portapak('65). It has a reputation as the "poor cousin to Cinema" but that's already starting to change. Lynch is just ahead of the herd.

Lynch isn't ahead of any herd. He's just now jumping aboard the DV train; it's been around for quite awhile. Dave Gebroe was forced to use DV because of the budget he was working with and in my opinion he did a decent job and made the best of what he had. To compare simply isn't fair; it's like comparing apples and oranges. I would EXPECT Lynch's DV film to look better even if the story was crap.

[Chuck Norris]

He's just now jumping aboard the DV train; it's been around for quite awhile. I'm quite aware of that but respected Directors(like Lynch) using video is a sign that video is simply no longer a tool of the thrifty, limited budget film maker. It is like apple and oranges. Video started mainly as a tool of artists and activists in the mid 60's. It was the only affordable way for such people to record moving images. In today's market it's (still)rare to see a large budget movie shot on video (although it is happening more as the equipment evolves). I don't like the look of movies shot on video This comment is what got my hair up. As an artist I thought I should stick up for the medium and point out it's no longer being used solely because it's economical. If we want to discuss this further perhaps we should start a thread titled "VIDEO yeah or nay" because although it pertains to "Zombie Honeymoon" it is a bit off track (and I'm probably responsible for the thread derailment so I digress).

[Barbara]

I *just* saw it, its been on TV alot.

I give it a "meh". I like the idea of making a romantic zombie movie but I dont think it was executed very well. So, on other words, the premise was promising but it just didnt do it for me.

[Moonbutterfly7]

I thought it was a pretty good little movie, nothing great or anything like that, but for the budget they had it was entertaining enough to watch.