The Day Shuffle !! Flock of Dead Spirits
The Day Shuffle !! Flock of Dead Spirits

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The Day Shuffle !! Flock of Dead Spirits

2000
Movie
65 min
Japanese

An infected zombie movie produced by JVD. A zombie rabies patient attacks in a small hotel while meanwhile people are making love in the same hotel.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Tatsuya EgawaGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

In this bizarre horror-comedy, a scientist's invention to communicate with the dead goes horribly wrong, unleashing a horde of unruly spirits upon Tokyo. The scientist, along with a group of unlikely allies, must find a way to send these spectral pranksters back to the afterlife before they cause too much chaos. The film blends supernatural elements with slapstick humor and over-the-top action.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'The Day Shuffle !! Flock of Dead Spirits' was met with a mixed to negative reception, largely due to its unconventional narrative and often gratuitous use of gore and crude humor. However, it has garnered a cult following among fans of independent Japanese horror and B-movies for its unique, campy style and Tatsuya Egawa's distinctive directorial vision.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unhinged creativity and unique blend of horror and comedy.

  • Criticized for its low production values and sometimes incoherent plot.

  • Seen as a niche film appealing to fans of extreme and experimental cinema.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often point to the film's cult status, highlighting its bizarre humor and memorable, if unconventional, characters. Some viewers find it an acquired taste due to its unconventional storytelling and graphic content.

Fun Fact

Director Tatsuya Egawa also voiced a character and acted in the film, a common practice for him in his independent productions.

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