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Zero Hour Movie Reviews: Dead Within

2016-04-19T20:55:00.000-04:00

Sometimes a horror film can be much more terrifying when the horror itself is left to the viewers imagination. This is especially true to films that have a tight budget, in which the director has to become clever with the way the movie reveals it's scares. Too much CGI can lead to the audience finding the movie laughable instead of scary. Dead Within is a movie that is very original with it's scares, I found it to be a very entertaining watch despite being low budget. Similar to Pontypool (film) the movie is filmed in one location, where the characters are faced with a unseen zombie threat. Rather then focusing on the undead hordes, the viewer is instead a witness to the paranoia the encompasses the lives of a young couple holding up in their barricaded cabin. From the start I found the movie to be very intriguing, which is why I happily give Dead Within a four out of five stars. If you liked Pontypool (film) then you should definitely give this one a shot!

Zero Hour Movie Reviews: How I Live Now

2016-04-19T20:38:00.001-04:00

There have been plenty of times I wanted to give a movie a chance regardless of what my gut instincts told me. Despite the mixed reviews I had heard on ZEDD Radio, How I Live Now is one movie that made me regret the time I invested into it. Essentially, this post apocalyptic movie is about a grumpy teenager who moves to a farm where her cousins live. What unfolds next is the same tired formula of the reluctant "cool" adolescent who falls in love with the charming "uncool" country folk. The only horrifyingly original thing about this movie is the creepy love story featuring the main character falling in love with her cousin. I am not sure how the viewer should feel about this relationship, however it was definitely disturbing and kind of gross. Despite the romanticized incest relationship, the rest of the story could be considered your typical young adult love story. I really wanted to like this story since I like the post apocalyptic genre, however the love story was just awful. I seriously can not recommend How I Live Now, which is why I disappointingly give it a one out of five stars.

Here comes a new challenger!!

2016-04-03T20:40:00.001-04:00

Hello everyone! My name is Gabriel Zero, some of you might recognize me from my Twitter or Facebook posts on popular Zombie Radio Network pages. Over the last seven or eight months I have been very active on the social networking pages for ZEDD Radio, Zombie Anonymous, and numerous other post apocalyptic podcasts. For those who don't know who I am, I am a big zombie apocalypse junkie and I enjoy sharing my thoughts on all types of post apocalyptic media. Whether it is movies, video games, board games, comic books, or funny YouTube clips I hope you find something of interest in my review column. I have Thorn to thank for this opportunity to share my thoughts with other fans, he enjoyed my Facebook postings recently and invited me to share my thoughts with Zombie Radio Network. I will do my best to make this a regular weekly habit.

Adventure Time is post apocalyptic? You bet it is.

Some interests of mine include video games similar to The Last of Us, novels like Swan Song, and all types of post apocalyptic movies. I enjoy serious films like The Road, but I really like to discover obscure independent ones like Pontypool. I also am very fond of animated films and short films, if you have any recommendations please feel free to send them my way. This hobby of mine is why I tune into so many different podcasts, I always enjoy discovering new titles to look up. My latest compulsion has been binge watching gamers playing zombie video games on YouTube. For those who don't know there are a ton of independent video games on Steam, most of them don't appear on the X-Box or Playstation systems. If you are a player who absolutely refuses to learn how to play a game using a keyboard and mouse, the alternative is to watch others play it on YouTube.

It isn't as boring as it sounds though. Check out the first 15 minutes of this hilarious game called Zombies on a Plane. The game is absolutely silly.

Well I think I have rambled on long enough. Thanks again for having me everyone.

Have a good night!

- Gabriel Zero

Welcome "Masters of the Retroverse" to #TeamZRN

2016-02-20T13:41:00.000-05:00

A huge #TeamZRN welcome to a new podcast joining us here at Zombie Radio Network!

Masters of the Retroverse:

Are you a product of the 80s or 90s? Masters of the Retrovrese talks all things vintage games, movies, TV shows, toys, and pop culture in a kid friendly format. I urge you to enjoy this show with your kids and relive your childhood together. "Theres nothing wrong with living in the past"

Twitter: @MOTRetro

Facebook: MOTRetro

Gene Z: A Zombie Novel

2015-07-21T18:17:00.003-04:00

Gene Z: A Zombie Novel

Written By: John Woodlock

I was approached a couple of months ago by Mr. John Woodlock, author of "Gene Z: A Zombie Novel", and was asked if I would like to participate in the first round review copy distribution of this book along with two other individuals. Naturally, being the zombie book enthusiast that I am, I agreed and was promptly sent a PDF copy of this book via email.

The story starts out as you would expect any zombie book to start, with no zombies, but instead, a young woman by the name of Karen waiting for a tram to get to work. Now Karen is a small town country girl turned city dweller in order to persue her career as a genetic research scientist.

Now meet Zoe, another Genetic Scientist, and best friend of Karen. Zoe discovers a gene, hidden within the human genome that is turned off. There is some very technical terms and machinery thrown around here, but, anyone that is familiar with the way science works, youcan guess where this is going.

The government is informed about this finding, sends the army, government scientists, and comenderes the hospital and absorbs all staff associated with this new find. The next step, let's figure out what happens when we turn this gene on? We all know this always works out in our favor.

Fast Forward, they have figured out the protein required to activate this gene. So lets let a pissed off Zoe handle the stuff! Yup... She throws the dish and the lab assistant cleaning up the mess gets cut by the glass.... Karen to the rescue, and she gets cut by the glass...

The symtoms start, tingling, throbbing, headache, loss of appetite for normal foods, and finally Karen decides its time to leave. On her way home she decides she wants to eat some journalists, and some pedestrians, and... well, you get the point.

Now the real story starts, Zoe comes home to her husband John, unaware of what is happening. They decide to watch the news and the aftermath of Karen's attacks start to unfold as zombies begin to shuffle and take over the city.

Its discovered that the "Zombie" problem is caused by Zoe's discovery of and accidental activation of the now labeled "Gene Z", which is present in 60% of the Earth's population.

The army comes to rescue them, they fail! So its up to John to get Zoe back to the hospital, now governemnt lab, so that she can continue her work and try to stop the spread of the zombie menace.

But zombies are not the only problems that they have to worry about.. Roaming packs of outlaws, an alcoholic neighbor, a mute boy, vehicles that run out of petro, Murphy's Law, and so much more.

The beginning of this story was a little slow. But, it was a necessary build up that answered why this zombie outbreak was happening.

I was genuinely impressed by the plot development and the character development. Mr. John Woodlock did a tremendous job providing a background for the important characters in the story and left me wanting to know what was going to happen next.

I recommend to anyone that enjoys a good zombie genre read, or even a what if type story, to look for this book when it is published for the general public.

Rating: 8 / 10

Thorn |>

Gene Z Website

American Revenant

2015-04-10T22:35:00.000-04:00

I have been chatting with a gentleman and fellow zombie enthusiast by the name of John L. David IV.

John just happens to be the author of an up and coming zombie apocalypse franchise by the name of "American Revenant"!

The Story:

A worldwide sickness, hundreds of thousands dead within days. The aftermath of an air-burst nuclear weapon. Hordes of the living dead, hungry for human flesh. The dark and evil hearts of men, preying on others. This is the world that Gordon Fletcher, Mike Phillips, and Jimmy Mitchell along with their families and friends, find themselves. In a desperate attempt to find safety they will risk their lives to escape the small town they call home.

This is the story of their Hometown Exodus.

The Story Continues:

The story that began in the novella American Revenant: Hometown Exodus continues in the new full length novel!
Rejoin Gordon, Mike, Jimmy, and the rest of the group as they fight for survival. Forced to flee their hometown with friends and family, they must find someplace safe, both from their fellow man, and the ravenous dead.
Could you Survive?

Both of these stories are available in e-book format separately. The bonus though is if you purchase the paperback, both stories are included for your convenience.

If you are in the market for a new story, visit John at https://americanrevenantseries.com/ and find out how to get your copy!

John is selling personally autographed copies of the paperback for $15 via paypal! Get your copy today!

XD Experience for Podcast of the Month!

2015-04-06T10:41:00.001-04:00

Mike and Gidget of "The XD Experience" are going for the coveted "Podcast of the Month" at Podcastland!

Please, you can help them win by visiting the link below and casting your vote for them!

http://podcastland.com/podcasts/212860/the-xd-experience

Just enter your email address, click vote, and confirm the email sent to you!

Thank you all in advance! And the best of luck to you Mike and Gidget!

ZRN Welcomes "Zombie Anonymous" To The Team!

2015-03-27T18:01:00.001-04:00

A huge #TeamZRN welcome to a brand new podcast joining us here at Zombie Radio Network!

Zombie Anonymous:

Your 12 step Program for Zombie addiction!
Are you a Zombieholic??
We encourage you to attend our meetings and confess to your fellow Zombieholics!

Check them out on Facebook and Twitter!

Facebook: Zombieholics Facebook

Twitter: Zombieholics Twitter

Wasted.... The Movie!

2015-03-21T16:23:00.002-04:00

Our good friends at Wasted are at it again! This time they are expanding their idea into a feature length Zombie Comedy Movie!

Synopsis

When you have no work, no responsibilities and no rules you have fun... especially during a zombie apocalypse! That's what happens to four friends who embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

Despite Mark's countless warnings that a zombie outbreak will happen, Sid, Steve and Anthony find themselves surrounded by the living dead. Now these four friends must use the knowledge they have learned from video games; internet; life lessons; and zombie films (starring their favorite action hero, Lovina) to survive in this wasted new world.

Now these 4 deadbeats come alive after killing a zombie or two... or a 100.

Check out their entry trailer by visiting the provided and give them your vote!

Let's Get Wasted!

Z.A.S.C. Day Camp Workshop

2015-03-17T13:58:00.001-04:00

Zombie Apocalypse Survival Camp has a great survival class coming up in April!

When / Where:

4/18/2015 | 8:00 AM
North Liberty, IA

ZASC day camps are fun filled learning experiences. They run several sessions throughout the day on Fire building, Shelter Building, Water procurement, knots and several other subjects. ZASC designs their readiness classes to fit different skill sets and age groups.

For more information visit them at:

ZASC Online

ZASC Facebook

#TeamZRN Welcomes "The Zombie Life Podcast"!

2015-03-06T13:16:00.001-05:00

We are pleased to announce that "The Zombie Life Podcast" has joined us at the Zombie Radio Network!

THIS IS A WEEKLY PODCAST BROADCASTING THE BEST IN HORROR, PARANORMAL AND CONSPIRACY. Interviewing Stars from your favorite B Movies, hosts from your favorite podcast hosts, and journeying into the great unknown! Home of the HOT SEAT QUESTIONS: Do you believe in #BIGFOOT #ALIENS #SHADOW GOVERNMENTS #GOD, and will #ZOMBIES roam the earth before your dead!!!???!!! Come join the fun every week as we bring back the days where Talk Radio was FUN!! KILL'EM ALL!!!
Dont forget to follow us on Twitter:
@zmblpodcast
@jamiejigtuffen
@eddierotten

BIG ZRN Welcome To "The Creepercast"!

2015-03-04T16:19:00.002-05:00

Join us in welcoming The Creepercast to the Zombie Radio Network!

A podcast about horror movies and the horror genre. News, Reviews and everything else horror related! Special emphasis is on the world of independent horror because Hollywood has hasn't got a clue!

FrequenZ: Alpha and FrequenZ: Sigma by William Howser

2015-01-19T15:25:00.000-05:00

Find FrequenZ Alpha and FrequenZ Sigma on AMAZON and KINDLE now!!!

Both of the books available were written with direct input from real people from the facebook and twitter communities, as well as from friends and family.

FrequenZ is an interactive zombie book series that is truly a one of a kind story. This series has concreted itself as an instant cult classic.

Look for FrequenZ: OMEGA coming in 2015. Updates on the ZFC facebook page and on the hit podcast ZOMBIE LIFE PODCAST.

www.zombielifepodcast.com

Show some love for this good friend of Zombie Radio Network!

ZRN welcomes "Spectre Vector"!

2015-01-13T19:10:00.001-05:00

Join us in welcoming a new show to our ranks! The Spectre Vector promises to be an interesting listen! Delving into the paranormal, extraterrestrial, occult and more! Their pilot episode will be posting soon!

How To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse

2015-01-12T17:04:00.000-05:00

New #zombieapocalypse series in the works! I received an email from the folks involved with this project! This will be the spotlight segment for next weeks ZDP!

Check out their first episode and listen in to see how you can help them produce the entire first season!

The Zombie Dance Party is Back

2015-01-09T21:37:00.004-05:00

The ZDP is back after some equipment issues! Look for their return episode tonight!

Remember. Thorn is always looking for new requests for the show!

Delayed But Not Abandoned

2014-12-16T14:32:00.001-05:00

Greetings Friends of Zombie Radio Network!

We are having some technical issues at Deathshade Studios which affects our ability to release the shows recorded there. The shows being affected are:

The Zombie Dance Party

The ZS Spectrum

Specter Vector

Trash Talkers

When this issue has been resolved or replaced all together these shows will pick up their release schedules as normal.

Thank you all for your understanding and support!

Among The Dead - A Feature Length Zombie Film

2014-12-06T13:39:00.000-05:00

Among The Dead- When a Government population control experiment goes wrong, The Zombie Apocalypse begins!

This is a Feature Length Zombie Film in the making that is asking zombie genre fans for their help!

Mr. William Instone has appeared on Zombie Life Podcast to talk about this project!

For more information on how you can help make this movie a reality please follow the links below!

Among The Dead Indiegogo Campaign

Among The Dead Facebook Presence

Among The Dead on Twitter

Shock Waves (1977)

2014-11-28T11:16:00.000-05:00

If you listen to Z.E.D.D. Radio, you have heard them speak of this classic #zombie film on more than one occasion! Here it is in full length for your viewing pleasure!

Shock Waves (1977)

Visitors to a remote island discover that a reclusive Nazi commandant has been breeding a group of Zombie soldiers.

Director: Ken Wiederhorn

Writers: John Kent Harrison, Ken Pare

Stars: Peter Cushing, John Carradine, Brooke Adams

The Zombie Radio Network welcomes "Evolution of the Apocalypse"!

2014-11-16T17:22:00.002-05:00

We have a very well known podcast joining the Zombie Radio Network family!

Evolution Of The Apocalypse is a weekly podcast that talks about survival, horror/gore movies, The Walking Dead, Z Nation, craft beer reviews, and just plain old manly banter.

Their motto: "Saving the world one podcast at a time!"

You can listen to their show feed here on zombieradio.net or you can find them on iTunes and Stitcher Radio!

Help us in welcoming "Evolution of the Apocalypse" to our family!

Thorn |>

What was your first #Zombie Movie?

2014-11-13T15:02:00.001-05:00

Making my rounds in the Zombie Community or as I coined it a few years ago "Zommunity", I notice that alot of people that are fans of the genre were introduced to it by watching George Romero's 1978 "Dawn of the Dead".

I have also heard some say the 1990 version of "Night of the Living Dead" as well as the 2004 "Dawn of the Dead" remake.

Well, the very first #zombie movie I ever watched was a little known cult classic titled "Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things".

This movie is about a small troupe of amateur actors and actresses that decide to visit a cemetery island off of New York City.

On their little adventure, the groups leader Alan "played by Alan Ormsby, director of Porky's", decides that it is a great idea to dabble in a little "satanic" ceremony meant to resurrect the dead. To their dismay, it appeared like it did not work, but then decided to bring a corpse back to an abandoned house and have a mock celebration honoring him. The movie ends with zombies coming out of the ground, surrounding the house, and people getting their just desserts.

This still remains one of my favorite zombie movies of all time! If you are a true zombie genre fan, this title makes an excellent addition to your the collection. It is available on dvd!

p.s.: There is talk of a remake!

Thorn |>

Do your part! Help stomp out Zombie Hunger Today!

2014-11-09T18:57:00.001-05:00

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

2014-11-06T22:06:00.001-05:00

Long has it been argued exactly how one becomes a Zombie in the Romero universe!

Some believe that you must be bitten while others are of the school that you simply just have to die.

I am of the second group that believes that you need only pass on to the afterlife!

I have initiated my own research into this matter and have been sharing my findings with the fine gentlemen of Z.E.D.D. Radio via the Twitterverse.

After careful review of the original film with much time spent rewinding and pausing I have put together 3 separate segments in the movie that support my side of the age old debate!

I am including the quotes from the movie as well as where in the movie they can be found.

#1
"It has been established that persons who have recently died have been returning to life and committing acts of murder.
A widespread investigation of reports from funeral homes, morgues, and hospitals has concluded that the UNBURIED dead are coming back to life and seeking human victims"
This quote can be found at 56:20.

#2
"In the cold room at the university we had a cadaver. A cadaver from which all four limbs had been amputated. Some time early this morning it opened it's eyes and began to move it's trunk. It was dead, but it opened it's eyes and tried to move"
This quote is at 1:01:20

#3
"So long as this situation remains, Government Spokesmen warn that dead bodies will continue to transform into the flesh eating ghouls.
ALL persons who die during this crisis, FROM WHATEVER CAUSE, will come back to life, to seek human victims, unless their bodies are first disposed of by cremation"
This quote is from 1:18:05. Shortly after this statement was made, an announcement was made that the ghouls could be put down by destroying the brain.

This was simply from the first of the Romero Zombie Universe. I will be reviewing them all for similar evidence and posting my findings here for all of you.

Don't forget to join in on this friendly discussion on twitter by visiting:

Zombie Radio

And our good friends at

Z .E.D.D. Radio

Until next time; Be Safe and avoid them pesky Zombies!

Thorn |>

Romerothon

2014-11-06T15:23:00.001-05:00

What's up everyone?

I decided to do a George Romero Zombiethon today.

The reason behind this is actually more for research and discussion than for the entertainment value; because I do love these movies!

The discussion has been an ongoing topic on Z.E.D.D. Radio about whether you have to get bitten to become a zombie in the Romero universe or if you just have to die. I of course put forth that you do not need to be bitten by a zombie to become a zombie, you need only die!

This claim has been put to question and in support of my side I am re-watching them and making my time stamp notes.

Go check out our good friends at Z.E.D.D Radio on the twitterverse by visiting:

Z .E.D.D. Radio

And let them know what you think!

Until next time; be safe and avoid them pesky zombies!

Thorn |>

Welcome "The XD Experience"

2014-10-14T13:39:00.004-04:00

We have exciting news today. We just picked up a new show! This show is called "The XD Experience" hosted by Mr. Michael Caldwell of "Evolution of the Apocalypse" and it’ll be a bi-weekly podcast.

This show will differentiate itself from "Evolution of the Apocalypse" in that instead of bringing you a Zombie Survival theme each week, every episode of "The XD Experience" will bring you into the mind of it's host as he discusses life, movies, tv shows, everyday bullshit, how to's, and more. We have added the XD RSS feed to our site for your convenience.

Like our other podcasts, you can enjoy listening to it while you’re driving.

This show will be available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio soon.

Zombie Radio Network

Zero Hour Movie Reviews: Dead Within

Zero Hour Movie Reviews: How I Live Now

Here comes a new challenger!!

Welcome "Masters of the Retroverse" to #TeamZRN

A huge #TeamZRN welcome to a new podcast joining us here at Zombie Radio Network!

Masters of the Retroverse:

Are you a product of the 80s or 90s? Masters of the Retrovrese talks all things vintage games, movies, TV shows, toys, and pop culture in a kid friendly format. I urge you to enjoy this show with your kids and relive your childhood together. "Theres nothing wrong with living in the past"

Twitter: @MOTRetro Facebook: MOTRetro

Gene Z: A Zombie Novel

Gene Z: A Zombie Novel

Written By: John Woodlock

American Revenant

The Story:

The Story Continues:

XD Experience for Podcast of the Month!

ZRN Welcomes "Zombie Anonymous" To The Team!

A huge #TeamZRN welcome to a brand new podcast joining us here at Zombie Radio Network!

Your 12 step Program for Zombie addiction!Are you a Zombieholic??We encourage you to attend our meetings and confess to your fellow Zombieholics!

Wasted.... The Movie!

Our good friends at Wasted are at it again! This time they are expanding their idea into a feature length Zombie Comedy Movie!

Synopsis

Now these 4 deadbeats come alive after killing a zombie or two... or a 100.

Check out their entry trailer by visiting the provided and give them your vote!

Z.A.S.C. Day Camp Workshop

Zombie Apocalypse Survival Camp has a great survival class coming up in April!

When / Where:

4/18/2015 | 8:00 AMNorth Liberty, IA

ZASC day camps are fun filled learning experiences. They run several sessions throughout the day on Fire building, Shelter Building, Water procurement, knots and several other subjects. ZASC designs their readiness classes to fit different skill sets and age groups.

For more information visit them at:

#TeamZRN Welcomes "The Zombie Life Podcast"!

BIG ZRN Welcome To "The Creepercast"!

FrequenZ: Alpha and FrequenZ: Sigma by William Howser

Show some love for this good friend of Zombie Radio Network!

ZRN welcomes "Spectre Vector"!

How To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse

The Zombie Dance Party is Back

Delayed But Not Abandoned

Among The Dead - A Feature Length Zombie Film

Shock Waves (1977)

Shock Waves (1977)

The Zombie Radio Network welcomes "Evolution of the Apocalypse"!

What was your first #Zombie Movie?

Do your part! Help stomp out Zombie Hunger Today!

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Romerothon

Welcome "The XD Experience"

Twitter: @MOTRetro

Facebook: MOTRetro

Your 12 step Program for Zombie addiction!
Are you a Zombieholic??
We encourage you to attend our meetings and confess to your fellow Zombieholics!

4/18/2015 | 8:00 AM
North Liberty, IA