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Astro-Zombies M3: Cloned
An ultra-secret government weapons project is headed up by a mad scientist's grand-daughter. Her mission: recreate the demented killing machines known as Astro Zombies. It doesn't take long before the deadly mutant clones escape from Area 51 and all hell breaks loose! Elite teams of Men In Black attempt extreme damage control measures, while government officials, master criminals, and the famed Doll Squad spring into action -- creating a mess of epic proportions!
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Plot Summary
In this Troma production, a mad scientist's plan to reanimate corpses with alien DNA goes awry when his creations, the Astro-Zombies, escape. They begin a rampage of destruction, leaving a trail of gore and chaos. The film follows the desperate attempts to stop the zombie horde before they consume the entire planet.
Critical Reception
As is typical for Troma Entertainment films, 'Astro-Zombies M3: Cloned' received a highly polarized reception. Critics often cited its intentionally low-budget aesthetic, extreme gore, and over-the-top humor as hallmarks of the Troma brand. While some appreciated its cult film appeal and B-movie charm, others found it to be excessively crude and lacking in narrative coherence.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sheer audacity and commitment to extreme gore.
Criticized for its amateurish production values and nonsensical plot.
Seen by fans as a quintessential Troma experience filled with schlock and humor.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Astro-Zombies M3: Cloned' are largely divided, with fans of Troma's particular brand of horror-comedy embracing its gratuitous violence and absurd humor. Detractors frequently point to the film's low production quality and often find the humor to be juvenile and the gore excessive rather than entertaining.
Fun Fact
The film is part of the 'Astro-Zombies' franchise, a series of low-budget horror films known for their graphic violence and comedic elements, all under the Troma Entertainment banner.
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