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ReAgitator: Revenge Of The Parody
Goth superstar Aurelio Voltaire is Verum and original gangsta rapper Schoolly D is the president in this cult camp catastrophe. In this send up of the horror genre, a beautiful aristocrat is resurrected by mad doctor Orbert Wescraft at the request of her obsessed husband. When she rebels against the Doctor and joins a cult of the undead, it's pandemonium as the sinister creatures resurrect a giant monster to destroy all mortals. Will two wacky journalists, a mad teenage girl bent on revenge and a perma tripping boy genius be able to save the world in time?
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Plot Summary
A group of friends attending a zombie-themed convention find themselves in a real-life zombie apocalypse. As the undead rise, they must fight for survival, encountering a host of B-movie horror tropes and an unhealthy dose of gore. The film blends low-budget scares with comedic elements, often poking fun at the very genre it inhabits.
Critical Reception
ReAgitator: Revenge Of The Parody is a low-budget independent horror-comedy that garnered a cult following among fans of schlock and parody films. While not critically acclaimed by mainstream outlets, it was praised by its niche audience for its humorous approach to the zombie genre and its commitment to over-the-top gore and practical effects, despite its limited budget.
What Reviewers Say
Embraces its low-budget roots with enthusiastic gore and humor.
A fun, albeit crude, parody of zombie films that doesn't take itself seriously.
Relies heavily on B-movie charm and comedic timing.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive within the independent horror community, with viewers appreciating its unpretentious and humorous take on the zombie subgenre.
Fun Fact
The film was largely self-funded and produced by a small group of filmmakers, with many of the practical effects and props being created by the cast and crew themselves.
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