Gus and His Dirty Dead Dad
Gus and His Dirty Dead Dad

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Gus and His Dirty Dead Dad

2013
Movie
21 min
English

Gus and his Dirty Dead Dad is a bad luck, big heart comedy about facing up to the things you can't change. It's about a young man desperately clinging to the only memories he has left, of a father he didn't really know.

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IMDb3.9/10
Director: Kevin Michael SmithGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

This horror-comedy follows Gus, a young man who discovers his father is not only a zombie but also a serial killer. Gus must then decide whether to help his undead father continue his gruesome work or put an end to his reign of terror.

Critical Reception

Gus and His Dirty Dead Dad received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some appreciating its low-budget, independent spirit and dark humor, while others found its execution to be amateurish and its humor to be crude.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise and willingness to embrace a B-movie aesthetic.

  • Criticized for its low production values and sometimes juvenile humor.

  • Seen by some as a cult film with potential for gorehounds.

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Fun Fact

The film was largely shot on a very low budget, relying on practical effects and a dedicated independent filmmaking crew.

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