Undead or Alive: A Zombedy
Undead or Alive: A Zombedy

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Undead or Alive: A Zombedy

2007
Movie
91 min
English

Elmer Winslow is a soldier on the run from the Union Army, and Luke Budd is a cowboy with a broken heart. When the two misfits rob the corrupt sheriff of an old west town, they have no idea that a plague of zombies is sweeping the country, or that Geronimo's sexy niece may be their only hope of survival.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users40%
Director: Greg PritikinGenres: Comedy, Horror, Western

Plot Summary

In the Old West, two rival bounty hunters, the cowardly Elmer and the ruthless Cole, are forced to team up when a zombie plague descends upon their town. They must overcome their animosity and their own ineptitude to save the town from the undead horde. Their journey is fraught with absurd encounters and a race against time to find a cure or at least survive the onslaught.

Critical Reception

Undead or Alive: A Zombedy received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its humor hit-or-miss and its zombie elements underdeveloped. While some appreciated its attempt at a comedic Western-horror hybrid, the execution was often seen as lacking the sharpness of its genre inspirations. Audience reception was similarly divided, with a niche audience enjoying its campy and low-brow humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its comedic and horror elements, often falling flat on both.

  • Some viewers found the over-the-top gore and slapstick humor entertaining, while others found it juvenile.

  • Despite a promising premise, the execution is often sluggish and uninspired.

Google audience: Google users were largely unimpressed with 'Undead or Alive: A Zombedy,' with many citing the film's unfunny jokes and a lack of engaging plot. While a small group appreciated the absurdity and gore, the general consensus points to a forgettable and disappointing zombie comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was initially conceived as a straightforward zombie movie before the comedic elements were heavily emphasized during development.

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