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God Bless New Dixie
Ferrari Thunderbird Taylor is a foul-mouthed, perpetually buzzed vigilante who, after getting out of rehab, has her heart set on proposing to her boyfriend, Harry Shumway. But when she realizes that the object of her affection is running for South Carolina governor on a platform of seceding from the United States, she races to save her man, if not the entire state, from certain ruin.
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Plot Summary
A group of aspiring filmmakers sets out to make a zombie movie in the Deep South. However, their production quickly descends into chaos as real-life undead begin to rise from their graves. The crew must fight for their lives against the flesh-eating ghouls while trying to salvage their cinematic vision.
Critical Reception
God Bless New Dixie received generally poor reviews, with critics often citing its low budget, inconsistent tone, and reliance on cheap horror tropes. While some appreciated its B-movie sensibilities and humor, the majority found it to be an uninspired and poorly executed horror-comedy.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles to balance its comedic and horror elements, often failing at both.
Low-budget production values and a lack of originality are significant drawbacks.
Despite some attempts at humor, the film largely falls flat.
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Fun Fact
Director Jim Wynorski is known for his prolific career in low-budget B-movies and has directed numerous films in the horror and exploitation genres.
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