Hood of the Living Dead

[montyburnz]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449599/plotsummary

Ricky is a promising young scientist whose experimental formula regenerates dying cells. Ever since his parents died, Ricky's been trying hard to balance work while taking care of his younger brother Jermaine. When Jermaine is killed in a violent drive-by shooting, Ricky does the unthinkable to bring him back to life. His brother is now a blood-thirsty zombie wreaking carnage all over the hood. Now it's up to Ricky's colleague Scott and the boys in the hood to stop Jermaine from killing and turning the entire hood into zombies.

http://www.sendmemovies.com/p-55813-hood-of-the-living-dead-2004-dvd.aspx

[Bad Zombie Night]

Here are the Trailers...

Windows Media (http://www.pumpkinpatchpictures.com/Hood.wmv)

Quicktime (http://www.pumpkinpatchpictures.com/Hood.mov)


Here's the box cover to the DVD.

http://www.pumpkinpatchpictures.com/Hood.jpg


Nice cover, but that's also what I said about Zombiez. :roll:

[The Blind Dead]

Nowadays it appears most low budget companies take more pride in their fancy, and often times misleading, box art over their actual films. Hope this one is different.

[Zombie Survivor]

According to the trailer, it is like the box art...

[Dead Remains]

oh dear, this is going to be zombiez all over again isn't it

[devourthesun]

OAKLAND! Thats right across the bay from me! Damnit why didnt i know about this thing filming? I would have so gone to be a zombie

[Slumlord]

OAKLAND! Thats right across the bay from me! Damnit why didnt i know about this thing filming? I would have so gone to be a zombie

I looks like they just threw fake blood on your face and you're a zombie. Never seen Zombiez before but it sounds like that movie Vampiyaz. I may have to pass on this unless it's a rental.

[Zombie Survivor]

Maybe they are fresh zombies like Dawn'04, they didn't look like zombies in the beginning either... But later on they simply rotted away in a matter of months...

[Dark Prince]

Looks kinda B-movie-ish to me which me no likey :poo:

[head.shots.only]

Personally I think this looks pretty decent. Looks to be at least Biohazardous quality and I dig that flick. And at the very least it'll prolly be better than Zombiegore :puke:

I'll be adding this to my collection for sure

[zombiekilling101]

OAKLAND! Thats right across the bay from me! Damnit why didnt i know about this thing filming? I would have so gone to be a zombie

damnit thats like 30 mintues from me! that would have been sweet huh dave?

[devourthesun]

Yeah that would have been. even if they only splashed some fake blood on me, it would have been worth it

[Bad Zombie Night]

oh dear, this is going to be zombiez all over again isn't it
I don't think anybody could duplicate that again, but who knows? I hope this film turns out to be a pleasant surprise.

[EdLovesHorror]

oh dear, this is going to be zombiez all over again isn't it


No it isn't.

Hey all. My name is Ed Quiroz. I am the writer/director of "Hood Of The Living Dead." This is the second user name I've had to make up, my original one wouldn't work. Anyway, I can assure you that it's NOTHING like "Zombiez." My film is just a fun, low-budget zombie flick. Nothing more, nothing less. There is nothing "hood" about it except for the fact that it takes place in Oakland. My brother and I wrote, directed and produced it for Image Entertainment. The name of the movie, along with the tagline on the box art are for marketing purposes only. We didn't have the budget to make the zombie movie of our dreams, but we did a good job with the budget and time that we DID have (don't mean to toot my own horn). One more thing, there's more than just blood thrown on people's faces to make them zombies. You can't really tell on the trailers on our website because the trailers themselves are really shitty quality. We're not trying to make it seem more that what it is: a low-budget horror film. But again, I can assure you that my film is a fun zombie flick. Please save judgement for when you see it. I think some of you will be pleasantly surprised. Just wanted to stop by and let it be known that our film is better than the title and tagline suggest. I'm off now, today is my only day off from filming. Right now, I'm in the middle of shooting our new horror movie. It's got good, gory nake up and a REALLY good horror-punk soundtrack. Can't wait to get started on editing, which will be towards the end of the month. Alright fellow horror fans, thank you for taking the time to read this, and hopefully for those of you who watch our film, you'll enjoy it.

Ed Quiroz

[zombiekilling101]

well, glad its not going to be that bad. Define "fun" zombie movie though.

[EdLovesHorror]

well, glad its not going to be that bad. Define "fun" zombie movie though.

It's not a comedy, so don't think that. It's "fun" as in, it's meant to be taken lightly and taken for what it is: a low-budget zombie movie made by independent filmmakers who are life-long horror fans. Basically, just throw your misconceptions out the window and just enjoy the movie. I don't know how else to describe it. Alright then, I gotta get back to shooting.

[zombiekilling101]

well, I like the thought of fans making movies, so now im looking forward to it.

[Bad Zombie Night]

No it isn't.

Hey all. My name is Ed Quiroz. I am the writer/director of "Hood Of The Living Dead." This is the second user name I've had to make up, my original one wouldn't work. Anyway, I can assure you that it's NOTHING like "Zombiez." My film is just a fun, low-budget zombie flick. Nothing more, nothing less. There is nothing "hood" about it except for the fact that it takes place in Oakland. My brother and I wrote, directed and produced it for Image Entertainment. The name of the movie, along with the tagline on the box art are for marketing purposes only. We didn't have the budget to make the zombie movie of our dreams, but we did a good job with the budget and time that we DID have (don't mean to toot my own horn). One more thing, there's more than just blood thrown on people's faces to make them zombies. You can't really tell on the trailers on our website because the trailers themselves are really shitty quality. We're not trying to make it seem more that what it is: a low-budget horror film. But again, I can assure you that my film is a fun zombie flick. Please save judgement for when you see it. I think some of you will be pleasantly surprised. Just wanted to stop by and let it be known that our film is better than the title and tagline suggest. I'm off now, today is my only day off from filming. Right now, I'm in the middle of shooting our new horror movie. It's got good, gory nake up and a REALLY good horror-punk soundtrack. Can't wait to get started on editing, which will be towards the end of the month. Alright fellow horror fans, thank you for taking the time to read this, and hopefully for those of you who watch our film, you'll enjoy it.

Ed Quiroz
Thanks for stopping by Ed, and reassuring everyone that you put forth a 1st class effort... You're right, about saying everyone should see it first for themselves before passing judgment. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/bnz_smiley.gif

[zombiekilling101]

Man it got a bad review in the recent Fangoria.

[The Blind Dead]

Nowadays it's real hard to seperate Fango's honesty from their special interests.

[zombiekilling101]

Nowadays it's real hard to seperate Fango's honesty from their special interests.

well, that sucks.

Ill still pick it up though. But I still dont like the whole idea of "street" talk in this movie.

[The Blind Dead]

But I still dont like the whole idea of "street" talk in this movie.
Not to be sarcastic but...isn't that a given? It is an urban horror film afterall lol

[zombiekilling101]

Not to be sarcastic but...isn't that a given? It is an urban horror film afterall lol

yes:loon: :)

but they said it had nothing to do with the "hood" (the title) but it is all "street" and sounds like its trying to be hip. But who cares.. ill see it.

[The Blind Dead]

yes:loon: :)

but they said it had nothing to do with the "hood" (the title) but it is all "street" and sounds like its trying to be hip. But who cares.. ill see it.
Not defending poorly made urban horror films or the people that make them but the Quiroz Brothers are the real deal in my opinion. I've never seen or heard anything of theirs that I felt was "trying" to be hip. I've been around long enough to see them go from hardcore latino gangbanger rap to making and distributing their own films and they've stayed consistent.

[zombiekilling101]

oh ok. This is the first thing I've ever heard from them.

have you seen it yet?

[The Blind Dead]

oh ok. This is the first thing I've ever heard from them.

have you seen it yet?
Haven't seen it though I read the Fango review. I'll probably grab it for my collection. I'm a fan of urban horror. Growing up in an urban lifestyle has allowed me to appreciate things on the urban and suburban side of life. Though most urban horror films are doo doo, I still find some of them quite fun.

[Preach]

well that was an interesting post...I'd like to see it now

[head.shots.only]

I watched it yesterday and actually liked it quite a bit... not enough zombies in the early half of the flick though. But this is one that I'll be buying... I deem it worthy to be a part of my zombie collection.

[zombiekilling101]

I watched it yesterday and actually liked it quite a bit... not enough zombies in the early half of the flick though. But this is one that I'll be buying... I deem it worthy to be a part of my zombie collection.

So its a pretty well done movie then. Explain more.

[head.shots.only]

I should prolly start by saying that I thoroughly enjoy low budget flicks because I know some people just dont dig em and need all that hollywood jazz... but anywho...

I'd say its a bit better than decent. Although usually when talking about low budget flicks, you come too expect the extreme level of blood and gore that only low budget flicks can pull off but this flick isnt really too heavy on the old blood and guts. But what it lacks ine gore I'd say it makes up for in the story line, I fount it very well written. Acting is pretty good... well, except for julio when he's freaking out when his friend is dying, that was so bad it was funny.

I could prolly go on more but I'm tired... so in closing, just go watch it (or buy it like I plan to).

[jackskellington]

Nowadays it's real hard to seperate Fango's honesty from their special interests.

That's true. It's seems that Fangoria hypes up a film months before it comes out talking about how it's the greatest thing ever and then when it hits theaters and falls flat on it's face, Fango bashes it.

[Slumlord]

I should prolly start by saying that I thoroughly enjoy low budget flicks because I know some people just dont dig em and need all that hollywood jazz... but anywho...

I'd say its a bit better than decent. Although usually when talking about low budget flicks, you come too expect the extreme level of blood and gore that only low budget flicks can pull off but this flick isnt really too heavy on the old blood and guts. But what it lacks ine gore I'd say it makes up for in the story line, I fount it very well written. Acting is pretty good... well, except for julio when he's freaking out when his friend is dying, that was so bad it was funny.

That's promising because the trailer really didn't do the movie much justice. Hopefully I'll be able to rent this.

[Blahead]

The movie looks fake like NOTLD 68 in color but it looks good just like NOTLD 68

[zombiekilling101]

The movie looks fake like NOTLD 68 in color but it looks good just like NOTLD 68

huh?..........

[XposedGuts]

ill buy it if i can get it for really cheap.

[zombiekilling101]

ok I rented it and watched it. First off this moive did try to have some heart and feelings in it, and it was really well done in that case. But when the zombies came, they were just.. lame. They hissed and sounded horrible. The Fx was ok and the acting was almost unbearable at times (mostly when the mexican gang leader is talking, which he does alot)

Things that I learned:
1) Gangsters wear Skater Clothing:loon:
2) You can see if a zombie is dead by checking its pulse
3) a shot to the heart takes them out sometimes, while a shotgun blast wont

all in all, the relationship between the 2 brothers was well done, until the kid died and was turned into a zombie. After that the movie wasnt all that entertaining.

2/10 for me

[Slumlord]

ok I rented it and watched it. First off this moive did try to have some heart and feelings in it, and it was really well done in that case. But when the zombies came, they were just.. lame. They hissed and sounded horrible. The Fx was ok and the acting was almost unbearable at times (mostly when the mexican gang leader is talking, which he does alot)

I never got the whole hissing zombie thing either. Also in the trailer one or two of the zombies kind of 'skip' towards thier prey instead of shamble or run. That was goofy looking. I'll still rent it at least... if I can anyway.

[zombiekilling101]

I never got the whole hissing zombie thing either. Also in the trailer one or two of the zombies kind of 'skip' towards thier prey instead of shamble or run. That was goofy looking. I'll still rent it at least... if I can anyway.

oh yes, they run and even one zombie has his hands above his head and runs after someone.:lol:

[Pain]

oh yes, they run and even one zombie has his hands above his head and runs after someone.:lol:

To the Mystery Machine! Sounds like a Scooby Doo zombie to me :scare:

[devourthesun]

You know, i went into this movie expecting a steaming pile of http://allthingszombie.com/forums/images/smilies/poo-ani.gif, but you know, i really enjoyed it, Sure the acting was a bit stiff, and in some cases, laughable, but all in all i really enjoyed the movie.

I must say that Living across the bay from Oakland, I figured this would either be A. Hollywoods version of Oakland *Super Ghetto, death every few feet* or B. The Glossy Oakland.

I was quite happy to see, that this movie was very close to the oakland that i know, and...*how to put it* accept. The dialouge between the teenagers was very accurate to the way people talk around here, Which was very impressive, especially hearing someone say Frisco, thats such a bay area thing.

Alot of little things made it feel like the people who wrote this know the bay, Ripping on Castro Valley had me laughing my ass off, because Castro Valley is super rich white people. My white gothy ass hates being out there with a passion!

anyway, Cool indy movie, And Alameda got ripped on, so i gotta give it props!

[The Blind Dead]

Anybody like to see a picture of the filmmakers of Hood? I just got the newest issue of the underground rap magazine Murder Dog and there's was an article on the Quiroz Bros. rap group.

[zombiekilling101]

Anybody like to see a picture of the filmmakers of Hood? I just got the newest issue of the underground rap magazine Murder Dog and there's was an article on the Quiroz Bros. rap group.

yeah post it up

[The Blind Dead]

I'll get my scanner hooked up tomorrow and get that pic up.

[Kemper]

Not bad...it is very cheap and has a huge amount of flaws...whats up with all the driving :doh: I liked it though....it was a good try.

[zombiekilling101]

I'll get my scanner hooked up tomorrow and get that pic up.

times up.....

[The Blind Dead]

times up.....
Apologies but I've been stricken with a nasty case of stomach floor so getting down and dirty on the flu to swap scanner cables is a tad too much. In a few days I'll be sure to post the picture. I think some of the STUD members would get their rocks off of it.

[zombiekilling101]

Apologies but I've been stricken with a nasty case of stomach floor so getting down and dirty on the flu to swap scanner cables is a tad too much. In a few days I'll be sure to post the picture. I think some of the STUD members would get their rocks off of it.

apology accepted.... hope you feel better man

[The Blind Dead]

apology accepted.... hope you feel better man
It seems to be worsening actually. If it continues in this vein I may have to check myself into the emergeancy room. I believe dehydration is slowly setting in. I'm waiting for my V8, Gatorade and bananas right now.

[zombiekilling101]

It seems to be worsening actually. If it continues in this vein I may have to check myself into the emergeancy room. I believe dehydration is slowly setting in. I'm waiting for my V8, Gatorade and bananas right now.
jeez dude get some rest.

[The Blind Dead]

jeez dude get some rest.
I did. I couldn't stand it anymore lol

[Barbra's brother]

Hey TBD, I'm so sorry that you are sick. Hope you get better soon, that really sucks! Hang in there, and keep drinking lots of juices, even if you can't keep it down. Flu is some serious shit!

[The Blind Dead]

Hey TBD, I'm so sorry that you are sick. Hope you get better soon, that really sucks! Hang in there, and keep drinking lots of juices, even if you can't keep it down. Flu is some serious shit!
Yeah I got a couple jugs of gatorade, V8 and some Imodium A-D. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Just to let everybody know...I'm not looking to disrespect the Quiroz Bros. by posting this pic up. Just figured I'd show people how I came to know them (through Murder Dog).

[ScaredNeco]

Must say, just rented the movie. It was good. You should at least rent it. If not purchase it, to add to the collection. :clap:

[Slumlord]

Must say, just rented the movie. It was good. You should at least rent it. If not purchase it, to add to the collection. :clap:

I'd like to but no one around here rents it, I'm kind of a 'try before you buy' person.

[zombiekilling101]

I'd like to but no one around here rents it, I'm kind of a 'try before you buy' person.

id pass it up slumlord

[dawn of the dead 78]

The plot sounds lame. I dont think it will be any good.

[The Blind Dead]

Sign up for a free month over at Netflix or Blockbuster and rent it. Easy as that.

[Slumlord]

Sign up for a free month over at Netflix or Blockbuster and rent it. Easy as that.

Then cancel when it runs out... thought about it. Looking like a good idea, that way I could get caught up.

[The Blind Dead]

Then cancel when it runs out... thought about it. Looking like a good idea, that way I could get caught up.
Can't hurt to try right? The worst that can happen is that you waste and hour or so eating hot cheetos, drinking beer and chuckling to yourself.

[ScaredNeco]

I'd like to but no one around here rents it, I'm kind of a 'try before you buy' person.


You could always try netflix. Just a suggestion, I live in a small area so it's kida hard to find the movies that I really like. But, yeah rent it first. :)


Oops Sorry. I've gone loopy. Didnt read down further. :loon:

[Slumlord]

Well, I stumbled across this for $10 and picked it up thinking "Hey, it can't be that bad" but you know what? It is that bad. Actually the story wasn't terrible and I was liking it until the 'zombies' showed up then it was all downhill.

While not as bad as 'Zombiez' zombies the 'Hood' zombies just acted like they had a spaz attack then threw fake blood on their faces then started going 'RAR, RARRR' and there you have it, the walking dead... so to speak. Too much inconsistancy with zombie behavior too with running and shuffling.

And just other things like a zombie that took a head shot by a shotgun at point blank range... didn't even leave a scratch but killed the zombie, just didn't work.

I then turned around and listed it on eBay. Sure, I'd recommend seeing the movie but it's not redeeming enough to warrent purchase. It's pretty bad when the zombies are the worst part of a zombie movie.

[hardcoreone2]

I completely agree Slumlord. I wasted $15 on this beer coaster.

[DeadinWV]

I bought this piece of crap too. It was a descent movie until it became a zombie movie. I laughed my ass off when the kid was confronted by the gang members. That was some of the best dialogue ever.

I hate zombie movies who use the old "secret potion that brings dead cells back to life" plot line. Is Mountain Dew in a glass beeker the best that could be done?
I did learn one thing - white jacket=scientist.

[Kemper]

That lab that was ripe for disaster :lol:

[Slumlord]

I hate zombie movies who use the old "secret potion that brings dead cells back to life" plot line. Is Mountain Dew in a glass beeker the best that could be done?
I did learn one thing - white jacket=scientist.

The 'regenerate' was Clorox... or that's what they said in the out-takes which were funny. And I love that Jimmy Neutron home chemistry set which was supposed to simulate a high-tech lab.

I shoulda spend that $10 on The Fog... or a jar of pickles. Something with more value.

[The Blind Dead]

I passed on purchasing this when it came out. Instead I grabbed a couple crappy Full Moon movies. Good stuff!!

[Slumlord]

I passed on purchasing this when it came out. Instead I grabbed a couple crappy Full Moon movies. Good stuff!!

Wise choice.

[Born to Kill]

Eh...

Don't be so hard on the flick.

It was a decent way to kill about 85 minutes or so.

I've seen way, way worse.

[zombiekilling101]

Eh...

Don't be so hard on the flick.

It was a decent way to kill about 85 minutes or so.

I've seen way, way worse.

its in my top 10 bad zombie movies for me. :poo:

[wildchid]

I rented it this weekend after avaoiding it for quite a while, and I have to say, plain and simple, this movie blew.

[UNDEAD FRED]

After reading Fangoria review on it, and how everyone on this thread thought of it, I passed on getting it. But the ideal of a zombies in the hood is pretty damn good. Directed by John Singleton, and a few good actors, Ice cube would be great,Westly Snipes, to name a few. For anyone who lived in LA, Zombies in the Varrio, vato zombies.

[The Blind Dead]

Man, ain't it about time to send this thread the Classic & Not-So-Classic Forum? This has been out for quite some time now.

[Pain]

It is indeed

[Bad Zombie Night]

Just got finished watching this, and I have to say that I'm a little disappointed. :-(

You never saw more than 2 Zombies at any one time during the whole film, and the ending was just terrible IMO... I hope they're not planning to do a sequel on this one. :pray:

[Tindiil]

I watched it a few weeks ago and i agree that the worst part is the zombies. My other problem is it seemed to drag on forever and i lost intrest. If the zombie quality was a little better and a slightly better plot for a low budget movie it would be worth buying.

[Divided Soul]

Sounds like it would be right there with Alien Dead (AKA crappiest movie ever)

[AshViper]

My local blockbuster has had this in their previously viewed/for sale section forever but I just can't bring myself to buy it at it's current price (10). And well after seeing some of the reviews here, it'll have to go way down before I give it a shot.

[!Vision!]

Why in the world did the zombies have to hiss? That drove me nuts.