Movie spotlight
Five teenage friends set out for the beach on their Spring Break vacation. Good times are cut short when one of the group, Carrie, contracts a deadly sexual transmitted disease during a bathroom stop. When they stop for the night at an isolated motel, the real terror begins when the STD virus starts running rampant, turning those infected into the living dead.
In this horror-comedy, a group of teenagers embarking on a weekend camping trip find themselves targeted by a legion of murderous, sex-crazed zombies. As the undead horde descends, the survivors must fight for their lives against both the ravenous undead and their own burgeoning desires. The night takes a bizarre and bloody turn as love and lust collide with the undead apocalypse.
Night of Something Strange gained a cult following for its unique blend of gore, humor, and unexpectedly tender romantic elements. While not a critical darling in the traditional sense, it was praised for its originality and dedicated commitment to its over-the-top premise, resonating well with fans of independent horror comedies.
Applauded for its inventive premise mixing zombies with romantic comedy.
Praised for its practical effects and enthusiastic, low-budget charm.
Noted for its surprisingly effective blend of humor and gore.
Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with many appreciating its unconventional take on the zombie genre and its bold comedic elements, while others found the execution to be uneven.
The film features horror icon Gunnar Hansen, best known for playing Leatherface in 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre', in a supporting role.
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Beneath its wanton gross-out factor is an actually funny horror comedy. I turned this movie off after 20 minutes and really didn't want to continue. Forcing myself to watch it further, it actually improved, and considerably. The plot ...