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Not Another B Movie
An adept spoof of cinema's behind-the-scenes experiences, Not Another B Movie combines frightening and disgusting zombies with frightening and disgusting hack directions to tell a hilarious story! With a cast that includes Ed Asner, Joe Estevez and David Faustino, it's an insightful romp through the horror film industry and the horrors of the film industry.
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Plot Summary
In a small town, a group of filmmakers attempts to create a low-budget horror movie, only to find themselves in a real-life zombie apocalypse. As the undead rise, they must use their filmmaking skills and whatever they can find to survive the onslaught and escape the town.
Critical Reception
Not Another B Movie received a mixed to negative reception, often criticized for its low production values and derivative plot, though some found its self-aware humor and earnest attempt at a B-movie style endearing.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a meta-commentary on B-movies that doesn't quite land.
Low budget is evident in almost every aspect of the production.
Some humor is derived from its self-aware nature, but it's not enough to elevate the film.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is largely unavailable, but the few available comments suggest viewers found it a predictable and poorly executed horror-comedy.
Fun Fact
The film's director, James W. Hall, also wrote, produced, and edited the movie, embodying the true spirit of independent B-movie filmmaking.
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