The Dead and the Damned
A meteorite brings a zombie plague to the Old West.
The Dead and the Damned, also known as Cowboys & Zombies, is a 2010 American horror Western film directed by Rene Perez and co-written with Barry Massoni. It stars David Lockhart, Camille Montgomery, Rick Mora, and Robert Amstler. The story involves a meteorite that releases a zombie virus in the American Old West.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Rene Perez
- Producer
- Mattia Borrani
- Writer
- Rene Perez; Barry Massoni
- Starring
- David Lockhart
- Camille Montgomery
- Rick Mora
- Robert Amstler
- Music
- Mattia Borrani; Rene Perez
- Cinematography
- Paul Nordin
- Studio
- Mattia Borrani Productions
- Released
- 17 July 2010, Another Hole In the Head Film Festival
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- During the California Gold Rush in the 1840s, Mortimer receives a bounty for Brother Wolf, a Native American accused of rape.
- Mortimer recruits a prostitute, Rhiannon, as bait to lure Wolf out.
- A group of prospectors unleashes the zombie virus when they attempt to mine a meteorite.
Reception
Jim Harrington of the San Jose Mercury News described the plot as as ludicrous as it is fun. Rod Lott of the Oklahoma Gazette considered the film proof that bargain-basement zombie flicks should not be made. Gareth Jones of Dread Central gave it 1.5 out of 5 stars, citing too little plot and visual imagination, with plodding exposition and poorly executed action. Ben Bussey of Brutal as Hell found it a reasonable bit of fun if expectations are low. HorrorTalk rated it 2.5 out of 5 stars, noting potential that could have succeeded with more experience. Alex DiVincenzo of HorrorNews.Net stated that without a gun fight or zombie chase, the movie is boring. Academic Peter Dendle, writing in The Zombie Movie Encyclopedia, Volume 2, called it mostly a zombie shooting gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for The Dead and the Damned?
The music for The Dead and the Damned was composed by Mattia Borrani and Rene Perez.
How long is The Dead and the Damned?
The Dead and the Damned has a running time of 85 minutes.
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