Release Date: 07/08/2008
Label/Distributor: Cinema Libre
Rating: Unrated
Retail Price: $24.95
Genre: Comedy Cast: John Durbin,Paul Eiding,Jesse D. Goins,Raymond Ma,Lorna Scott
DVD Video Options: Color,DVD-Video,NTSC
DVD Audio Options: English;Original Language
UPC Code: 881394105027
American Zombie
By Cyril Pearl -- Video Business, 7/14/2008
CINEMA LIBREStreet: July 8
Prebook: now
> Clever mock-doc about zombies trying to assimilate into society.
Though it sounds like a horror film, American Zombie is a satirical look at how outsiders attempt to fit into society. A fine addition to the ever-expanding oeuvre of the undead, the film focuses on two filmmakers (director Grace Lee, John Solomon) who are shooting a verité-styled documentary about a quartet of Los Angeles’ high-functioning zombies (Austin Basis, Suzy Nakamura, Al Vicente, Jane Edith Wilson) attempting to assimilate. The project is relatively easygoing until the crew shoots at “Live Dead,” a zombies-only retreat, where the situation takes a dangerous and unexpected turn.
Shelf Talk: American Zombie was well-received at film festivals, including SXSW. Zombie-flick fans are legion, so let them know about this one. The fun cover art of a zombified, bloody hand raised in a power salute also will bring in curious parties.
Mockumentary, color, NR (mature themes, violence, gore), 91 min., DVD $24.95Extras: director/writer/cast commentary, featurette, behind-the-scenes footage
Director: Grace Lee
First Run: DVD premiere
