Dance of the Dead

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"It's their night to come alive."
  • R
  • 2008
  • 1 hr 27 min
  • 5.8  (11,934)

Dance of the Dead is a horror-comedy film that follows the story of a group of high school students who find themselves fighting for their lives on prom night. The movie was directed by Gregg Bishop and written by Joe Ballarini. It was released in the year 2008 and starred Jared Kusnitz, Greyson Chadwick, and Chandler Darby. The movie is set in a typical American high school named Cosa High School. The story revolves around a group of misfits - Lindsey, Jimmy, Steven, Kyle, Rod, and Jules, who are not part of the cool crowd. On the night of their senior prom, a unexpected event leads to the dead rising from their graves and attacking the living.

The film blends the horror genre with comedy, as the students must fight for their survival against an army of zombies. The special effects are top-notch, keeping the viewers at the edge of their seats with terror and laughter.

Jared Kusnitz plays the role of Jimmy, who is desperate to impress his crush, Lindsey, played by Greyson Chadwick. He plans to take her to the prom, hoping that the night will end in a perfect kiss. Meanwhile, Kyle and Rod, Jules' boyfriend and best friend, respectively, are making their way to the prom in a limo, along with Jules.

The night starts off as expected, with the students dressed in their finest prom attire and dancing to the music played by their school's band. However, things take a turn for the worse when the cemetery across the street begins to shake, and the dead start to crawl out of their graves.

The band soon becomes zombie food, and the students are left alone to fend for themselves. The survivors must navigate through a maze of zombies to make it to the safety of their homes. They must fight for their lives, using everything from baseball bats to fire extinguishers to fend off the zombies.

One of the highlights of the film is the humor. It is intriguing to watch how the movie turns the horrors of a traditional zombie apocalypse on its head. The clever mixture of humor and horror make the film a refreshing take on the zombie genre.

But the movie is not just about the students fighting the zombies. It also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and love. The characters from the misfits evolve as their relationships grow, and they learn to trust each other under intense circumstances.

Chandler Darby plays the role of Steven, a nerdy student that is often pushed around by the other students. His character is one of the most important in the film, as he is the one who comes up with the plan to get the group of survivors to safety.

The standout moment in the film is when the group of survivors takes refuge at the high school's gymnasium. They devise a plan to lure the zombies into the gym and blow them up using homemade explosives. The emotional moment where they say their goodbyes and make peace with the possibility of dying adds a layer of complexity to the story.

Overall, Dance of the Dead is a unique and memorable movie that combines humor, horror, and heart. The film keeps the audience engaged with its creative storyline and outstanding special effects. It is a modern classic in the zombie genre and is a must-watch for fans of horror and comedy alike.

Dance of the Dead is a 2008 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.8.

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  • Release Date
    2008
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 27 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.8  (11,934)
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