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Otto; or, Up with Dead People
A young zombie named Otto appears on a remote highway. He has no idea where he came from or where he is going. After hitching a ride to Berlin and nesting in an abandoned amusement park, he begins to explore the city. Soon he is discovered by underground filmmaker Medea Yarn, who begins to make a documentary about him with the support of her girlfriend, Hella Bent, and her brother Adolf, who operates the camera. Meanwhile, Medea is still trying to finish Up with Dead People, the epic political-porno-zombie movie that she has been working on for years. She convinces its star, Fritz Fritze, to allow the vulnerable Otto to stay in his guest bedroom. When Otto discovers that he has a wallet that contains information about his past, before he was dead, he begins to remember details about his ex-boyfriend, Rudolf. He arranges to meet him at the schoolyard where they met, with devastating results.
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Plot Summary
A young avant-garde filmmaker, Otto, moves to Berlin with dreams of creating a zombie film. He encounters a troupe of real-life zombies and begins to document their lives and struggles. As Otto becomes more involved, the lines between fiction and reality blur, and he grapples with his own desires and the ethics of his project. The film explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the nature of monstrosity.
Critical Reception
Otto; or, Up with Dead People received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its unique and provocative approach to the zombie genre and its exploration of queer themes. Some found it challenging and unconventional, while others praised its artistic vision and LaBruce's signature style.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its bold and unconventional take on the zombie genre.
Noted for its exploration of queer identity and subversion of traditional horror tropes.
Considered by some to be challenging and provocative, potentially alienating to mainstream audiences.
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Fun Fact
The film intentionally blurs the lines between fictional zombies and real-life individuals, with director Bruce LaBruce casting individuals who identified with the 'zombie' aesthetic or lifestyle.
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