Zeroman
Zeroman is a Canadian animated television series that aired on the Canadian cartoon network Teletoon and on Télétoon. It tells the adventures of incompetent sixty-six-year-old postman Les Mutton who also happens to be the superhero known as Zeroman. As Zeroman, Les fights the crime that plagues Fair City in a similar fashion to Nielsen's Lieutenant Frank Drebin character in the Naked Gun series. Although a second season was once announced as in production, the death of Leslie Nielsen guaranteed that another season will not happen.
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Plot Summary
In a dystopian future where a masked vigilante known as Zeroman dispenses brutal justice, a naive young man becomes embroiled in the violent underworld. As he gets closer to Zeroman's world, he discovers the true, horrifying nature of the city's protector and the dark secrets behind his crusade.
Critical Reception
Zeroman is a cult independent film known for its extreme gore and gritty, low-budget aesthetic. It garnered attention within the horror and exploitation film communities for its visceral impact and ambitious, albeit raw, storytelling, though its graphic content and production values were polarizing.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its inventive gore effects and commitment to a bleak, violent vision.
- Criticized for its extremely graphic content and amateurish filmmaking.
- Considered a notable example of modern extreme independent horror.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely mixed, with some appreciating its extreme nature and independent spirit, while others find it too gratuitous and technically flawed.
Fun Fact
Director Dustin Mills often utilizes a distinctive lo-fi, DIY aesthetic in his films, including Zeroman, which contributes to its cult status among fans of extreme independent cinema.
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