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Dead and Deader
Lt. Bobby Quinn is a Special Forces commando killed during a recon mission in the Cambodian jungle. But when Quinn interrupts his own stateside autopsy, he discovers that the rest of his dead squad has been resurrected with a ravenous apetite for human flesh. Now with the help of a wisecracking cook and a sexy film geek, the part-zombie Quinn must stop the plague before it can infect the entire nation. Who holds the shocking secret behind this blood-crazed carnage? And what happens when Quinn stops gnawing on raw steak and starts chomping on the hot chick?
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Plot Summary
A genetically engineered parasite transforms a college student into a zombie. He must then race against time to find a cure before he succumbs entirely to his undead state and spreads the infection.
Critical Reception
Dead and Deader is a low-budget horror-comedy that garnered a cult following among fans of the genre for its campy humor and creature effects, despite its straightforward plot and production limitations. It's often cited as an example of direct-to-video B-movie horror.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its B-movie charm and creature effects.
Criticized for its predictable plot and low production values.
Considered a fun, albeit cheesy, zombie flick.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often highlight the film's enjoyable B-movie qualities and humor, acknowledging its limitations as a low-budget production.
Fun Fact
The film's lead, Chris Sarandon, is also known for his role as Jack in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' and Jerry Dandrige in 'Fright Night'.
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