Pop Punk Zombies

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Pop Punk Zombies
Pop Punk Zombies.jpg
Directed bySteve Dayton
Screenplay byBrian Leis
Story bySteve Dayton
Produced by
  • Steve Dayton
  • Brian Leis
Starring
  • Ian Kane
  • Nick Marinnuci
  • Laura Savage
  • Adam Hatfield
CinematographyLuke Gilbertson
Edited bySteve Dayton
Music byTara Moulder
Distributed by Brain Damage Films
Release date
  • January 10, 2011 (2011-01-10)
Running time
84 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Pop Punk Zombies is a 2011 American horror film directed by Steve Dayton and written by Brian Leis. Adam Hatfield stars as a greedy manager who brings back a punk band as zombies.

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Plot

When the members of a punk band die, Dameon David, a greedy manager, brings them back to life again as zombies. David attempts to civilize the zombies as he manipulates them for his own benefit.

Cast

Production

Pop Punk Zombies was shot at The Warehouse, a local Wisconsin nightclub, in 2008 and 2009. The Disabled were recruited for the main theme. [1]

Release

The film was released direct-to-video by Brain Damage Films in 2011. [1]

Reception

Mark L. Miller of AICN said that the film "had a great idea" but the crew "lacked the skill or talent available to pull it off." [2] HorrorSociety.com called the storyline "flawed and illogical" but said that the film had a fun concept. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Parlin, Geri (2011-12-08). "Filmmakers resurrect punk rock: Locally shot zombie flick now on DVD". La Crosse Tribune . Retrieved 2013-11-29.
  2. Miller, Mark L. (2011-12-09). "Pop Punk Zombies (2011)". AICN . Retrieved 2013-11-29.
  3. "Pop Punk Zombies Review". HorrorSociety.com. 2010-03-11. Retrieved 2013-11-29.