The Zed Word - Zombie Blog

Ford Brothers take THE DEAD to India

2013-06-14T10:12:00.000-04:00

The Ford Brothers, the British director/writer/producer team behind the 2010 African-set zombie thriller The Dead (review), are following up their acclaimed zombie debut with the first-ever internationally produced zombie film shot in India: The Dead 2: India Now in post-production, The Dead 2: India (which is in dire need of a better title if you ask me) follows the story of American

Flesh Roxon's Horror VHS-Inspired Music Video

2013-06-12T10:04:00.000-04:00

I got an email the other day introducing me to the work of the horror-themed band FLESH ROXON. What caught my attention right away about this Finnish trio of punk rock and rollers was their clear enthusiasm for horror flicks and B-movies, especially zombie movies. Take for instance the music video for the track "Lonely Rider," which looks like it was ripped right of a greasy, sleazy old VHS

Vanity Fair Chronicles the Mayhem Behind the Making of WORLD WAR Z

2013-06-07T14:05:00.000-04:00

WORLD WAR Z: Vanity Fair Looks at the Messy Making of the Most Overpriced Zombie Movie Ever Made We all know that the making of World War Z has been a special kind of hell for everyone involved. Directors have left. Scripts have been drafted, shot, and then thrown away, and then reshot. By all accounts, it's been a nightmare. With the film set to open June 21st, Vanity Fair recently

Sarah's Strength: An Interview with DAY OF THE DEAD's Lori Cardille

2013-06-04T23:41:00.000-04:00

One June 8th and 9th, Lori Cardille, star of George A. Romero's Day of the Dead, will be be appearing at the Niagara Falls Horror Fest in Niagara Falls, Canada. As I discovered last year at Horror Hound Weekend in Columbus, OH, Lori is one of the sweetest and most open horror actors I've had the chance to sit down with and interview. First working on stage and in on television, Lori Cardille

Dawn of the Red: Zombie Panties from Sourpuss Clothing

2013-06-03T22:58:00.000-04:00

Every woman gets that red monthly visitor, but what happens when she's undead? It's DAWN OF THE RED Once a month "Dawn of the Red" rises from the grave- this time you'll be prepared! These colorful printed boy cut panties feature a graveyard scene on front with a gruesome lookin' zombie gal on back. Available from Sourpuss Clothing, these 100% cotton panties sport a detailed zombie design and

Parkour Zombies

2013-05-21T11:13:00.000-04:00

I've recently come to terms with the concept of running zombies. Yes, it is perfectly fine to represent some types of zombies as running rather than shambling. But parkour zombies? That's stretching it a little bit far, don't you think? In this video, a new breed of agile zombies lead a chase featuring parkour through some dusty urban ruins. It's a cool video with some nice parkour

Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

2013-05-14T19:48:00.001-04:00

Yes. I'm ready.

Shock Stock Hostage Crisis: Joel M. Reed Announces Sleazy New Movie

2013-05-08T19:15:00.001-04:00

Last month, Joel M. Reed (director of Bloodsucking Freaks) took Shock Stock hostage to announce new sleaze film SNIFF On Saturday, April 13th at Shock Stock 2013 in London, Ontario, attendees at the Q&A with Naomi Grossman (who played Pepper in American Horror Story: Asylum) found themselves confined against their will when Grossman's Q&A was interrupted by legendary sleaze director Joel M.

Bad Lip Reading Makes 'The Walking Dead' Hilarious

2013-05-06T11:39:00.001-04:00

If you don't subscribe to Bad Lip Reading on Youtube, you're missing some of the funniest pop culture videos out there. By purposely attempting to lip read movies, music videos, and TV clips and then re-dubbing them, they produce some pretty off-the-wall stuff. Recently, Bad Lip Reading decided to take a stab at The Walking Dead. The results are, perhaps, more entertaining than the show has been

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD LIVE -- Fresh & Funny Zombie Comedy

2013-04-29T07:50:00.000-04:00

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD LIVE (2013) [Stage Production] Director: Christopher Bond Writers: Dale Boyer and Trevor Martin Starring: Darryl Hinds, Mike "Nug" Nahgang, Dale Boyer, Trevor Martin, Gwynne Phillips, and Andrew Fleming RATING: 4 / 5 zedheads George A. Romero's classic zombie film leaps from the annals of film history and late night B-movie marathons and explodes onto the

The Mail Order Zombie Podcast Releases Its Final Episode

2013-04-26T11:13:00.001-04:00

Today marks a sad day for zombie podcasting. Mail Order Zombie, a giant of the zombie podcasting community, has come to an end. Today, episode #205 of Mail Order Zombie was released, marking the show's final episode after a five year run. Hosted by Derek M. Koch (aka. Brother D) and co-hosted by his wife Brenda, Mail Order Zombie debuted in January 2008. Initially conceived to cover

5 Reasons You Must See NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD LIVE

2013-04-24T08:02:00.000-04:00

On April 26, George A. Romero's immortal Night of the Living Dead will come to life (no pun intended) on the stages of Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto. Under the stewardship of Nictophobia Films and Evil Dead: The Musical director Christopher Bond, Night of the Living Dead Live is shaping up to be a show that no self-respecting horror fan can afford to miss. Don't wait to buy your

SHOCK STOCK - Celebrity Snapshots

2013-04-18T15:09:00.001-04:00

Last week at the Shock Stock subculture weekend and VHS tape swap in London, Ontario, I got the chance to meet and talk with a roster of iconic legends from the cult, sexploitation, and genre film world. Here's a round of snapshots from the convention floor. CHRISTINA LINDBERG Making her first Canadian appearance at Shock Stock, Christina Lindberg was without a doubt the most

2 HOURS (Review)

2013-04-18T13:07:00.001-04:00

2 HOURS (2012) [Short Film] Director: Michael Ballif RATING: 4 / 5 zedheads How much life do you waste in just two hours? How much brainless reality TV do you consume? How many LOL cat pictures do you scroll through? How many times do you refresh your Twitter feed? Now, imagine that you only had two hours left to live, and when your clock ran out, you'd become a member of the

We're All Lucky! THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW @ Shock Stock

2013-04-13T10:15:00.001-04:00

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, even 38 years after its release, is still an amazing fan experience. As Shock Stock proved last night at its screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, seeing it with fans who know all the response lines and have all the props is almost a religious exercise. Jay Winger picks up some Tran-sexual Transylvanians (Photo: Darrell Marsh) Last night, Horror in the

Shock Stock - Day One: Video Dating, Troma, and Wally Burgers

2013-04-13T09:18:00.001-04:00

Taking our cue from the wet and chilly weather, the Horror in the Hammer team decided to spend most of yesterday at Shock Stock just chilling out, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere, and re-connecting with our favorite friends in the horror biz. We rolled into London, Ontario Shock Stock shortly after Centennial Hall opened for business. We were lucky enough to have reserved a room at the

Injury Forces Gerrit Graham to Cancel Shock Stock Appearance

2013-04-13T08:31:00.001-04:00

Day one of Shock Stock has come and gone. Although most of the guests were in attendance yesterday, I arrived to some really disappointing news: Gerrit Graham (Beef from Phantom of the Paradise) isn't coming to Shock Stock. James Bialkowski, one of the organizers of Shock Stock, confirms this morning that Mr. Graham had to cancel his appearance at Shock Stock due to personal injury. Graham,

Your Guide to SHOCK STOCK 2013

2013-04-11T15:36:00.000-04:00

In about 24 hours, the Shock Stock horror convention, exploitation expo, and VHS tape swap will be underway in London, Ontario. If this is your first time to Shock Stock, HOROR IN THE HAMMER has prepared a five-step guide to help you get the most out of your Shock Stock experience. GUIDE TO SHOCK STOCK 2013 @ HorrorintheHammer.com

Help Fund ZOMBIE BLACK Playing Cards

2013-04-10T09:00:00.000-04:00

Here's a cool project for all you playing cards fans. Warpunk Games is offering you the chance to help fund Zombie Black, a run of special poker-sized playing cards with a eye-catching Gothic art and a subtle zombie influence. By contributing to Warpunk's Zombie Black Kickstarter, you can get your mitts on a deck of these blood-splattered, limited-run cards adorned in gorgeous metallic

Canadian Indie Gorefest MULCH to Premiere @ SHOCK STOCK

2013-04-09T20:35:00.000-04:00

As part of our ongoing Shock Stock coverage, I got an advance chance to see a brand new Canadian B-movie called MULCH that's having its World Premiere at Shock Stock on Saturday, April 12th. Mulch isn't a zombie film, but it's full of everything B-movie horror fans love: blood, guts, gore, and laughs. I really enjoyed this little independent slice of sleazy cinema and have posted my

5 Guests I'm Most Excited to Meet at SHOCK STOCK (April 12-14)

2013-04-08T13:43:00.000-04:00

April is quickly becoming one of my favorite months of the year as it means SHOCK STOCK, Canada's Filthiest Horror Convention, will be right around the corner. If you're not familiar with Shock Stock, it's the feverish brain child of Jake Grimbro and James Bialkowski of Vagrancy Films. Unlike other mainstream horror conventions in Canada, Shock Stock is a fan-driven show with an emphasis

5 Signs You're Going to Die on The Walking Dead

2013-04-08T11:50:00.000-04:00

Well, looks like another season of The Walking Dead has wrapped. Old characters have died gruesome deaths and new cast members have been introduced to take their place. Even though The Walking Dead's show-runners would like you to believe that No one is safe, the reality is that three seasons worth of so called "shocking deaths," are, in reality, far from unpredictable. So, if you're worried

Bollywood Zombie Trailer: THE RISE OF THE ZOMBIE

2013-04-08T09:00:00.000-04:00

Zombies have made it to Bollywood! Check out this trailer for The Rise of the Zombie, the first zombie origin film out of India. For more information, visit thezombieorigin.com

EVIL DEAD (Review)

2013-04-07T13:39:00.004-04:00

REVIEW Evil Dead (2013) Director: Fede Alvarez RATING: 2.5 / 5 zedheads How many times have I watched the original Evil Dead? I'm sure that at this point I can't even count. Its tale of five 20-somethings who discover an evil book that unleashes evil demons during a bloody night at a cabin in the woods has become a horror classic. It may even be one of the few perfect horror movies

Rowdy Roddy Piper Kicks Zombie Ass in Trailer for PRO WRESTLERS vs. ZOMBIES

2013-04-05T13:17:00.000-04:00

If your inner child has ever dreamed of watching professional wrestlers body slam, elbow drop, and suplex the brains out of a horde of zombies, I may have found just the movie or you. Pro Wrestlers vs. Zombies, brings together famous professional wrestling personalities like Rowdy Roddy Piper, 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan, Kurt Angle, Matt Hardy, and Shane "The Franchise" Douglas and then