Pop Punk Zombies

Pop Punk Zombies
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 byBrain 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.

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

  • Ian Kane as Eddy Whitset
  • Nic Marinucci as Ciezmore Jones
  • Laura Savage as Lisa Corteen
  • Adam Hatfield as Dameon David

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]

References

  1. ^ a b 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.


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