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So Long, Stooge
In the 18th Arrondissement of Paris, Lambert, an aloof garage manager working the night shift at a petrol station spends his time drinking on the job, content in his own company. One night, Bensoussan, a small-time drug pusher in dire straits falls in on a stolen moped pretending to need a spark plug. The two men develop an unlikely friendship.
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Plot Summary
In a remote Italian village, a strange epidemic turns residents into brain-eating zombies. A group of unlikely survivors, including a washed-up Hollywood actor and a ruthless gangster, must band together to escape the horrors and find a way to survive the night. Their desperate fight for survival is complicated by their own selfish desires and the increasingly violent undead horde.
Critical Reception
So Long, Stooge is a cult horror-comedy that has garnered a niche following for its bizarre premise and gore. While not critically acclaimed, it is appreciated by fans of Italian exploitation films for its unique blend of humor and horror, despite its low production values and often nonsensical plot.
What Reviewers Say
Enjoys a cult status among fans of bizarre Italian horror.
Presents a unique, albeit low-budget, blend of comedy and zombie gore.
Often criticized for its poor production values and uneven pacing.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche status. Those who have seen it often point to its unorthodoxy and shock value as its primary draws, though many also acknowledge its significant technical shortcomings.
Fun Fact
The film is known for its surprisingly bleak and violent ending, which deviates from typical comedic horror tropes.
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