Haunting, atmospheric thriller is available now on Vimeo She’s watching you. And it’s watching you… Fawn follows Polly, haunted by the belief she witnessed her sister teleport from the front yard to the back yard in the blink of an eye. That would be enough to make one question their sanity. But that’s not all. …
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- 10/1/2019
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
The trailer for Fawn, embedded at the top of the article, looks like one of the creepiest supernatural thrillers to crawl out of the darkness in quite some time. Directed by Detroit-based filmmaker Michael McKiddy, the film can be seen now on Vimeo. Synopsis:Fawn follows Polly, haunted by the belief she witnessed her sister teleport […]
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- 10/1/2019
- by Josh Millican
- DreadCentral.com
Horror Channel gets some gaellic-flavoured supernatural chills this June with the UK TV premiere of Livid, the highly-rated and unusually twisted gothic nightmare from ‘Inside’ directors Julien Mauray and Alexandre Bustillo. It will be aired on Saturday June 14, 10.50pm. This really is one to watch.
Lucie (Chloe Coulloud) is facing her first day as a trainee in-house caregiver. She visits Mrs Jessel (Beatrice Dalle), an old woman who lies in a cerebral coma in her large desolate house. Chloe discovers that the disabled former dance teacher supposedly has a treasure hidden somewhere in her foreboding home, Lucy and her friends, William and Ben, decide to search the creepy mansion in the hope of finding it. But their hunt will lead them into a horrifying supernatural series of events that will unlock a dark secret of unspeakable horror.
Horror Channel is also showing the UK TV premiere of the outrageous 2011 zom-com Deadheads.
Lucie (Chloe Coulloud) is facing her first day as a trainee in-house caregiver. She visits Mrs Jessel (Beatrice Dalle), an old woman who lies in a cerebral coma in her large desolate house. Chloe discovers that the disabled former dance teacher supposedly has a treasure hidden somewhere in her foreboding home, Lucy and her friends, William and Ben, decide to search the creepy mansion in the hope of finding it. But their hunt will lead them into a horrifying supernatural series of events that will unlock a dark secret of unspeakable horror.
Horror Channel is also showing the UK TV premiere of the outrageous 2011 zom-com Deadheads.
- 5/22/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The Lost Episode
Stars: Haylie Duff, Beverley Mitchell, Michael Rooker, Amanda Dunn, J. Larose, Jimmy Palumbo, Michael McKiddy | Written by Joe Nelms, Sue Bailey, John Cody Fasano | Directed by Michael Rooker
I’m not sure how many times I’ve had to type a review about a horror based in an abandoned asylum where a film crew were making a show but mysteriously disappeared but yes, I’m typing it again. It’s typical that this one would appear with the very apt name of… The Lost Episode (aka Pennhurst if you want to use its original title). Directed and starring Michael Rooker this of course gets the attention of horror fans, but can this film get survive the curse of the asylum horrors not named Session 9?
When a mother turns up at an abandoned asylum looking for her missing son a security guard agrees to search for him,...
Stars: Haylie Duff, Beverley Mitchell, Michael Rooker, Amanda Dunn, J. Larose, Jimmy Palumbo, Michael McKiddy | Written by Joe Nelms, Sue Bailey, John Cody Fasano | Directed by Michael Rooker
I’m not sure how many times I’ve had to type a review about a horror based in an abandoned asylum where a film crew were making a show but mysteriously disappeared but yes, I’m typing it again. It’s typical that this one would appear with the very apt name of… The Lost Episode (aka Pennhurst if you want to use its original title). Directed and starring Michael Rooker this of course gets the attention of horror fans, but can this film get survive the curse of the asylum horrors not named Session 9?
When a mother turns up at an abandoned asylum looking for her missing son a security guard agrees to search for him,...
- 10/10/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
By Marcey Papandrea, MoreHorror.com
Right off the bat, I enjoyed DeadHeads for what it was and I had quite a few laughs along the ride. And this film is definitely a ride, it’s a zombie/comedy/buddy/roadtrip film and I am pretty sure I hadn’t seen one of those till now. It certainly is an ambitious film, and it should be in the wake of so many zombie related films out there. It has a pretty good hook, which sets it aside from the rest.
The film begins with a man named Mike (Michael McKiddy) waking up and finding there is a zombie attack in progress, however he doesn’t seem to notice that he himself is a zombie but a coherent one. He meets another coherent zombie Brent (Ross Kdder) and the pair decides to embark on a roadtrip to find Mike’s long lost love.
Right off the bat, I enjoyed DeadHeads for what it was and I had quite a few laughs along the ride. And this film is definitely a ride, it’s a zombie/comedy/buddy/roadtrip film and I am pretty sure I hadn’t seen one of those till now. It certainly is an ambitious film, and it should be in the wake of so many zombie related films out there. It has a pretty good hook, which sets it aside from the rest.
The film begins with a man named Mike (Michael McKiddy) waking up and finding there is a zombie attack in progress, however he doesn’t seem to notice that he himself is a zombie but a coherent one. He meets another coherent zombie Brent (Ross Kdder) and the pair decides to embark on a roadtrip to find Mike’s long lost love.
- 3/7/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Directors/writers: Bret Pierce and Drew T. Pierce.
Deadheads is a zomedy in the vein of Shaun of the Dead, Aaah! Zombies!!, and A Little Bit Zombie. The film here is most remiscent of Shaun of the Dead in which two friends try to deal with the zombie apocalypse to moderate results. However in this film Mike (Michael McKiddy) and Brent (Ross Kidder) are not of the living. Instead, they are zombies released from a military lab'. The next 90 minutes is then a road trip styled film as the characters are pursued by the scientists. Deadheads blends genres along the way including: comedy, action and romance. Pandering to so many genres seems to weaken all of them, but overall this is a fun film for zombie movie fans.
Mike and Brent meet up with Cliff (Harry Burkey) after their escape. Cliff is burying the renowned prostitute Pei-Pei's ashes in Lake Michigan.
Deadheads is a zomedy in the vein of Shaun of the Dead, Aaah! Zombies!!, and A Little Bit Zombie. The film here is most remiscent of Shaun of the Dead in which two friends try to deal with the zombie apocalypse to moderate results. However in this film Mike (Michael McKiddy) and Brent (Ross Kidder) are not of the living. Instead, they are zombies released from a military lab'. The next 90 minutes is then a road trip styled film as the characters are pursued by the scientists. Deadheads blends genres along the way including: comedy, action and romance. Pandering to so many genres seems to weaken all of them, but overall this is a fun film for zombie movie fans.
Mike and Brent meet up with Cliff (Harry Burkey) after their escape. Cliff is burying the renowned prostitute Pei-Pei's ashes in Lake Michigan.
- 3/5/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Freestyle Digital Media (Fdm) has set March 6, 2012 for the Us release of Deadheads, the Best Horror Film Winner at the Traverse City Film Festival 2011 and Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Winner at the Newport Beach Film Festival 2011. Brett and Drew T. Pierce wrote and directed the film, as well as produced alongside Andy Drummond and Kevin Van Hagen. Deadheads will be available via Fdm.s distribution partners that include the iTunes. store, Amazon, Vudu, DirecTV, Dish Networks, Blockbuster.com, Best Buy CinemaNow, Sony Psn, YouTube, and most cable VOD services. Available for DVD rental at Blockbuster and Family Video.
Deadheads’, starring Michael McKiddy and Ross Kidder, is a return to the great comedy/adventure films of the 80′s. The story follows two zombie slackers, Mike and Brent, who find themselves surprisingly reborn from the dead amid a disastrous zombie outbreak. After discovering an engagement ring in his coat pocket, Mike enlists his new found zombie pal,...
Deadheads’, starring Michael McKiddy and Ross Kidder, is a return to the great comedy/adventure films of the 80′s. The story follows two zombie slackers, Mike and Brent, who find themselves surprisingly reborn from the dead amid a disastrous zombie outbreak. After discovering an engagement ring in his coat pocket, Mike enlists his new found zombie pal,...
- 2/29/2012
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Next Tuesday finally sees the Us release of comedy zombie horror 'Deadheads' on DVD. Courtesy of Freestyle Releasing the Brett and Drew T. Pierce helmed flick starring Michael McKiddy and Ross Kidder as the two zombie slackers Mike and Brent. Amongst the cast is the sexy Natalie Victoria (below) who plays Ellie Masterson, Mike's long lost love as well as a zombie bride. Thomas Galasso, Markus Taylor, Eden Malyn, Benjamin Webster, Harry Burkey, Greg Dow, Christina Rose and Leonard Kelly-Young all co-star and you can pick up the DVD when it hits shelves on 6 March! Check out the DVD artwork below along with a link to our interview with Natalie....
- 2/29/2012
- Horror Asylum
A couple of weeks ago we got word that March 6th is the release date for the zombie comedy DeadHeads from Freestyle Releasing, and now we have more details, including a look at the cover art!
From the Press Release:
Freestyle Digital Media has set March 6, 2012, for the Us release of Deadheads (review here), the Best Horror Film Winner at the Traverse City Film Festival 2011 and Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Winner at the Newport Beach Film Festival 2011. Brett and Drew T. Pierce wrote and directed the film as well as produced alongside Andy Drummond and Kevin Van Hagen. Deadheads will be available via Fdm’s distribution partners that include the iTunes Store, Amazon, Vudu, DirecTV, Dish Networks, Blockbuster.com, Best Buy CinemaNow, Sony Psn, YouTube, and most cable VOD services. It'll also be available for DVD rental at Blockbuster and Family Video.
Deadheads, starring Michael McKiddy and Ross Kidder, is...
From the Press Release:
Freestyle Digital Media has set March 6, 2012, for the Us release of Deadheads (review here), the Best Horror Film Winner at the Traverse City Film Festival 2011 and Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Winner at the Newport Beach Film Festival 2011. Brett and Drew T. Pierce wrote and directed the film as well as produced alongside Andy Drummond and Kevin Van Hagen. Deadheads will be available via Fdm’s distribution partners that include the iTunes Store, Amazon, Vudu, DirecTV, Dish Networks, Blockbuster.com, Best Buy CinemaNow, Sony Psn, YouTube, and most cable VOD services. It'll also be available for DVD rental at Blockbuster and Family Video.
Deadheads, starring Michael McKiddy and Ross Kidder, is...
- 2/29/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce's jointly helmed and written horror comedy effort 'Deadheads' will be shuffling its way onto DVD next month and so finally the fresh zomedy can be home owned by you lucky people. 'Deadheads' stars Michael McKiddy, Ross Kidder and the gorgeous Natalie Victoria (below) and Freestyle Releasing will be bringing it to the masses from 6 March when it hits DVD. Thomas Galasso, Markus Taylor, Eden Malyn, Benjamin Webster, Harry Burkey, Greg Dow, Christina Rose and Leonard Kelly-Young all co-star. Click the link below to check out our interview with 'Deadheads' star Natalie Victorie where she reveals all about her character Ellie....
- 2/14/2012
- Horror Asylum
We've been looking forward to the zombie comedy DeadHeads for a long while here at Dread Central, and the flick is finally coming home according to the movie's Facebook page! Look for it on March 6th from Freestyle Releasing!
DeadHeads, written and directed by Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce, stars Michael McKiddy, Ross Kidder, Markus Taylor, Thomas Galasso, Benjamin Webster, Greg Dow, Natalie Victoria, and Eden Malyn.
For more on the flick visit the official DeadHeads Facebook page and follow DeadHeads on Twitter.
Synopsis
Two inexplicably coherent zombies awake amidst a zombie attack. The Pierce Brothers’ winning combo of gory horror action, smart humor and heartfelt emotion follows zombie slackers Mike (Michael McKiddy) and Brent (Ross Kidder) as they travel across the country to find the former’s old girlfriend and love of his life, unaware they are being chased by the agents of a ruthless company with its own agenda.
DeadHeads, written and directed by Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce, stars Michael McKiddy, Ross Kidder, Markus Taylor, Thomas Galasso, Benjamin Webster, Greg Dow, Natalie Victoria, and Eden Malyn.
For more on the flick visit the official DeadHeads Facebook page and follow DeadHeads on Twitter.
Synopsis
Two inexplicably coherent zombies awake amidst a zombie attack. The Pierce Brothers’ winning combo of gory horror action, smart humor and heartfelt emotion follows zombie slackers Mike (Michael McKiddy) and Brent (Ross Kidder) as they travel across the country to find the former’s old girlfriend and love of his life, unaware they are being chased by the agents of a ruthless company with its own agenda.
- 2/14/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The latest twist on the horrific events surrounding the group of hungry folks known as the Donner Party, entitled Donner Pass, is getting set to come home in a couple of weeks, and we've got all the info you need right here. Eat up!
From the Press Release
Freestyle Digital Media (Fdm) has set January 17, 2012, for the Us release of Donner Pass, Arroyo Filmworks’ dark thriller that will debut on DVD, Digital Download, and On Demand. The film was directed by multi-hyphenate Elise Robertson and produced by Mouncey Ferguson with the screenplay by Scott Adams. Donner Pass will be available via Fdm’s distribution partners that include the iTunes store, Amazon, Vudu, Dish Networks, Blockbuster.com, Sony Psn, Redbox, and most cable VOD services.
Donner Pass tells the story of settlers in 1846 that became snowbound in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and had to resort to cannibalism to survive. Some 150 years later,...
From the Press Release
Freestyle Digital Media (Fdm) has set January 17, 2012, for the Us release of Donner Pass, Arroyo Filmworks’ dark thriller that will debut on DVD, Digital Download, and On Demand. The film was directed by multi-hyphenate Elise Robertson and produced by Mouncey Ferguson with the screenplay by Scott Adams. Donner Pass will be available via Fdm’s distribution partners that include the iTunes store, Amazon, Vudu, Dish Networks, Blockbuster.com, Sony Psn, Redbox, and most cable VOD services.
Donner Pass tells the story of settlers in 1846 that became snowbound in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and had to resort to cannibalism to survive. Some 150 years later,...
- 1/7/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
We’re only 2 days into the new year but it’s also the start of another week, so you know what that means: yet more DVD and Blu-ray releases hit the high street, ready and waiting to swallow up all your hard-earned cash – if you have any left after the holiday season that is! So here’s the rundown of what’s available to buy from today, January 2nd 2012.
Pick Of The Week
Deadheads (DVD/Blu-ray)
The Pierce Brothers’ winning combo of gory horror, action, and smart humour follows zombie slackers Mike and Brent as they travel across the country to find Mike’s old girlfriend and love of his life. But will those nasty bounty-hunting agents with a secret agenda catch them before they can accomplish their mission? As a zombieland Abbott and Costello, actors Michael McKiddy and Ross Kidder’s chemistry and timing are superb. And you’ll...
Pick Of The Week
Deadheads (DVD/Blu-ray)
The Pierce Brothers’ winning combo of gory horror, action, and smart humour follows zombie slackers Mike and Brent as they travel across the country to find Mike’s old girlfriend and love of his life. But will those nasty bounty-hunting agents with a secret agenda catch them before they can accomplish their mission? As a zombieland Abbott and Costello, actors Michael McKiddy and Ross Kidder’s chemistry and timing are superb. And you’ll...
- 1/2/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Deadheads
Stars: Michael McKiddy, Ross Kidder, Markus Taylor, Thomas Galasso, Natalie Victoria | Written and Directed by Brett Pierce, Drew T. Pierce
**With Deadheads due out on DVD in the UK on Monday I think it’s a perfect time to repost my review of the film from this year’s Frightfest, and at the same time urge everyone to go out and buy what I consider to be one of the best films of 2011**
The brothers Pierce make their feature film debut with Deadheads a “zombedy” about two slackers, Mike (McKiddy) and Brent (Kidder), who awake in the midst of a mysterious zombie apocalypse only to discover that they themselves are zombies! Realising that they’re more than your average zombie, still with the ability to think and talk, the pair head off on a road trip to find Mike’s former flame and the love of his life, played by Natalie Victoria,...
Stars: Michael McKiddy, Ross Kidder, Markus Taylor, Thomas Galasso, Natalie Victoria | Written and Directed by Brett Pierce, Drew T. Pierce
**With Deadheads due out on DVD in the UK on Monday I think it’s a perfect time to repost my review of the film from this year’s Frightfest, and at the same time urge everyone to go out and buy what I consider to be one of the best films of 2011**
The brothers Pierce make their feature film debut with Deadheads a “zombedy” about two slackers, Mike (McKiddy) and Brent (Kidder), who awake in the midst of a mysterious zombie apocalypse only to discover that they themselves are zombies! Realising that they’re more than your average zombie, still with the ability to think and talk, the pair head off on a road trip to find Mike’s former flame and the love of his life, played by Natalie Victoria,...
- 12/30/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Do you like zombies? Do you enjoy having a laugh? Well, if the term “zombedy” doesn’t prompt you to roll your eyes in disgust, then you’ll be glad to hear that the Pierce Brothers’ entertaining and well-received horror/comedy romp DeadHeads (review here) will be roaming onto DVD and Blu-ray in the UK on January 2nd, 2012, courtesy of G2 Pictures. Check out the trailer right here!
Synopsis:
The Pierce Brothers’ winning combo of gory horror action, smart humour and heartfelt emotion follows zombie slackers Mike (Michael McKiddy) and Brent (Ross Kidder) as they travel across the country to find the former’s old girlfriend and love of his life. But will those nasty bounty-hunting agents with a secret agenda catch them before they do?
Horror icon Bruce Campbell says of the film, “In a world of putrid zombie movies, DeadHeads is a breath of fresh air.” As a zombieland Abbott and Costello,...
Synopsis:
The Pierce Brothers’ winning combo of gory horror action, smart humour and heartfelt emotion follows zombie slackers Mike (Michael McKiddy) and Brent (Ross Kidder) as they travel across the country to find the former’s old girlfriend and love of his life. But will those nasty bounty-hunting agents with a secret agenda catch them before they do?
Horror icon Bruce Campbell says of the film, “In a world of putrid zombie movies, DeadHeads is a breath of fresh air.” As a zombieland Abbott and Costello,...
- 12/13/2011
- by Pestilence
- DreadCentral.com
Directors/Writers: Brett and Drew Pierce.
Cast: Ross Kidder, Michael McKiddy and Markus Taylor.
The Deadheads is less about the horror of being undead and more about the relationships known back then and made now. When Mike Kellerman (Michael McKiddy) awakens to the unknown—and unaware he's technically a zombie of a new generation—the only help he's going to find is with Brent Guthrie (Ross Kidder), a drifter who's all about living life even though he’s dead too.
Part bro-rom-com and part adventure, this film quickly gets these two characters paired up for a look at what life is like for two outcasts. A part of what defines a horror film is retained, and that's to look deep into mankind's fears of acceptance within society.
Kellerman is an author, an individual who can hardly make ends meet, and he's in still in love with his high school sweetheart.
Cast: Ross Kidder, Michael McKiddy and Markus Taylor.
The Deadheads is less about the horror of being undead and more about the relationships known back then and made now. When Mike Kellerman (Michael McKiddy) awakens to the unknown—and unaware he's technically a zombie of a new generation—the only help he's going to find is with Brent Guthrie (Ross Kidder), a drifter who's all about living life even though he’s dead too.
Part bro-rom-com and part adventure, this film quickly gets these two characters paired up for a look at what life is like for two outcasts. A part of what defines a horror film is retained, and that's to look deep into mankind's fears of acceptance within society.
Kellerman is an author, an individual who can hardly make ends meet, and he's in still in love with his high school sweetheart.
- 11/28/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Ed Sum)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
How could a zombie be lame? Enter the zombie slackers of a horror comedy called Deadheads from director and writer team of brothers Brett and Drew T. Pierce. This looks to be a refreshing angle to the dark and desperate world of a zombie apocalypse!
According to Variety, Freestyle Digital Media has bought the rights to Deadheads and have scheduled it for a first quarter of 2012 release. The film “follows two zombie slackers who find themselves surprisingly reborn from the dead. Discovering an engagement ring in his pocket, one enlists his newfound zombie pal to embark on a quest in search of his lost love.”
The film won several accolades at the Traverse City and Newport Beach film festivals. Freestyle Digital Media CEO Susan Jackson hopes that Deadheads will be the next “cult classic in the comedy horror market.” Deadheads stars Michael McKiddy (Paranormal, Burbank) and Ross Kidder (Sam Hell...
According to Variety, Freestyle Digital Media has bought the rights to Deadheads and have scheduled it for a first quarter of 2012 release. The film “follows two zombie slackers who find themselves surprisingly reborn from the dead. Discovering an engagement ring in his pocket, one enlists his newfound zombie pal to embark on a quest in search of his lost love.”
The film won several accolades at the Traverse City and Newport Beach film festivals. Freestyle Digital Media CEO Susan Jackson hopes that Deadheads will be the next “cult classic in the comedy horror market.” Deadheads stars Michael McKiddy (Paranormal, Burbank) and Ross Kidder (Sam Hell...
- 11/9/2011
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
One flick we've been talking about a lot around here is the new zombie buddy comedy flick DeadHeads and with good reason, too. It looks like tons of fun. Apparently someone else thought so as the movie has finally found some Stateside distro.
From the Press Release:
Freestyle Digital Media has acquired the domestic rights to Deadheads, Best Horror Film Winner at the Traverse City Film Festival 2011 and Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Winner at the Newport Beach Film Festival 2011. The film is slated for a domestic release in 1st quarter 2012.
Deadheads is a return to the great comedy/adventure films of the 80′s. The story follows two zombie slackers, Mike and Brent, who find themselves surprisingly reborn from the dead amid a disastrous zombie outbreak. After discovering an engagement ring in his coat pocket, Mike enlists his new found zombie pal, Brent, to embark on a quest in search of his lost love.
From the Press Release:
Freestyle Digital Media has acquired the domestic rights to Deadheads, Best Horror Film Winner at the Traverse City Film Festival 2011 and Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Winner at the Newport Beach Film Festival 2011. The film is slated for a domestic release in 1st quarter 2012.
Deadheads is a return to the great comedy/adventure films of the 80′s. The story follows two zombie slackers, Mike and Brent, who find themselves surprisingly reborn from the dead amid a disastrous zombie outbreak. After discovering an engagement ring in his coat pocket, Mike enlists his new found zombie pal, Brent, to embark on a quest in search of his lost love.
- 11/7/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Freestyle Digital Media has acquired the domestic rights to horror comedy Deadheads out of Afm. The pic won prizes at the Traverse City Film Festival 2011 and the Newport Beach Film Festival 2011, and is slated for a domestic release in the first quarter. Deadheads' starring Michael McKiddy and Ross Kidder, "follows two zombie slackers who find themselves surprisingly reborn from the dead amid a disastrous zombie outbreak. After discovering an engagement ring in his coat pocket, one enlists his new found zombie pal to embark on a quest in search of his lost love." More from Afm as it comes in.
- 11/7/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
Deadheads
Directed by Brett Pierce, Drew T. Pierce
USA, 2011
The Pierce brothers have a strange brew in Deadheads. Zombie-comedy is an established genre at this point. The strangeness comes from the combining of bits of buddy comedy, teen movie, and road trip stuff they mix in; parts of Deadheads even feel like a Blink-182 music video, circa Enema of the State. For lurching corpses, zombies are pretty versatile.
This all works because Deadheads has a great premise. Mike (Michael McKiddy) wakes up in the middle of an undead outbreak and discovers two things. One, he’s a zombie. Two, he’s just not as much of a zombie as the other zombies. While they’re lurching, groaning, and gorging on flesh, he’s running, talking, and sick to his stomach. Enter Brent (Ross Kidder), a similarly dead but still talking goofball. The two aren’t quite zombies, but they aren’t human any more either.
Directed by Brett Pierce, Drew T. Pierce
USA, 2011
The Pierce brothers have a strange brew in Deadheads. Zombie-comedy is an established genre at this point. The strangeness comes from the combining of bits of buddy comedy, teen movie, and road trip stuff they mix in; parts of Deadheads even feel like a Blink-182 music video, circa Enema of the State. For lurching corpses, zombies are pretty versatile.
This all works because Deadheads has a great premise. Mike (Michael McKiddy) wakes up in the middle of an undead outbreak and discovers two things. One, he’s a zombie. Two, he’s just not as much of a zombie as the other zombies. While they’re lurching, groaning, and gorging on flesh, he’s running, talking, and sick to his stomach. Enter Brent (Ross Kidder), a similarly dead but still talking goofball. The two aren’t quite zombies, but they aren’t human any more either.
- 10/25/2011
- by Dave Robson
- SoundOnSight
The popularity of AMC's The Walking Dead series testifies to the longevity of this horror subgenre, with the success of Shaun of the Dead and Zombieland prompting more "zombedies." Both of these movies focus on the survival of unaffected individuals during a zombie apocalypse, but DeadHeads takes another road with the story of two zombies just trying to survive and fulfill unrequited love. Written, produced and directed by brothers Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce, DeadHeads pays homage to many of the classic zombie/undead films, especially Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead, for which their father Bart Pierce handled the photographic special effects.
DeadHeads centers around Mike Kellerman (Michael McKiddy), who awakens to find himself in a strange place. After escaping, he encounters and runs in fear from flesh-eating zombies. What Mike doesn't quite get is that he is also one of the "undead," as he is able to speak and think regularly.
DeadHeads centers around Mike Kellerman (Michael McKiddy), who awakens to find himself in a strange place. After escaping, he encounters and runs in fear from flesh-eating zombies. What Mike doesn't quite get is that he is also one of the "undead," as he is able to speak and think regularly.
- 10/23/2011
- by Debbie Cerda
- Slackerwood
Continuing our coverage of the 11th annual Screamfest La Film Festival, which runs through October 22nd at Manns Chinese 6 in Hollywood, California, we hit the carpet on Sunday, October 16th, to bring you further ocular candy and to catch the premieres of the features DeadHeads and Julia X 3D as well as a screening of the currently touring Chillerama.
Those walking the black carpet and in attendance for the evening included DeadHeads writers/directors Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce with cast members Michael McKiddy, Ross Kidder, Greg Dow, Kasey Bell and Natalie Victoria as well as Julia X 3D director P.J. Pettiette and producer Claude Viguerie. Joining them were Chillerama filmmakers Adam Green, Joe Lynch, Adam Rifkin and Tim Sullivan. Filmmaker Mick Garris and actors Lin Shaye, Ray Wise and more were also in attendance.
Speaking on the carpet with the Pierce brothers regarding their inspiration for the horror...
Those walking the black carpet and in attendance for the evening included DeadHeads writers/directors Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce with cast members Michael McKiddy, Ross Kidder, Greg Dow, Kasey Bell and Natalie Victoria as well as Julia X 3D director P.J. Pettiette and producer Claude Viguerie. Joining them were Chillerama filmmakers Adam Green, Joe Lynch, Adam Rifkin and Tim Sullivan. Filmmaker Mick Garris and actors Lin Shaye, Ray Wise and more were also in attendance.
Speaking on the carpet with the Pierce brothers regarding their inspiration for the horror...
- 10/20/2011
- by SeanD.
- DreadCentral.com
Deadheads answers the burning questions like: “What happens when you’re a zombie and you get boarded up in a bar with a bunch of gun-wielding humans waiting to blow away the first zombie that crosses their path?”
The new horror-comedy from “The Pierce Brothers” blasts us with pure retro fun, right from the scratchy, grindhousing beginning credits then into the story of Mike Kellerman (Michael McKiddy), who’s just awakened from a three-year coma to find himself a walking/talking zombie. He soon befriends Brent (Ross Kidder), a bubbly, talkative slacker with a similar issue. The guys are then joined by the mindless zombie Cheese (Markus Taylor) and picked up by Nam vet Cliff (Harry Burkey).
The group sets out on a cross-country mission to find Mike’s lost love, Ellie (Natalie Victoria) and also to find the answer to another burning question: “Why are they the only zombies that can talk?...
The new horror-comedy from “The Pierce Brothers” blasts us with pure retro fun, right from the scratchy, grindhousing beginning credits then into the story of Mike Kellerman (Michael McKiddy), who’s just awakened from a three-year coma to find himself a walking/talking zombie. He soon befriends Brent (Ross Kidder), a bubbly, talkative slacker with a similar issue. The guys are then joined by the mindless zombie Cheese (Markus Taylor) and picked up by Nam vet Cliff (Harry Burkey).
The group sets out on a cross-country mission to find Mike’s lost love, Ellie (Natalie Victoria) and also to find the answer to another burning question: “Why are they the only zombies that can talk?...
- 10/19/2011
- by Adam Cray
- Killer Films
The third annual Grimm Up North Film Festival runs this October 6th-9th at the AMC Cinemas in the Great Northern Warehouse, Deansgate, and we've got the full lineup of films to be shown along with the schedule. If you'll be anywhere near Manchester, England, during that time frame, this is one event you don't want to miss!
Thursday - October 6th
(Tickets sold separately for this event – not covered by Festival Pass)
7.00 – Drinks, guests and press at Casino.
8.00 – Retreat plus Q+A with the director, writer and producer
Country: UK
Year: 2011
Director: Carl Tibbetts
Starring: Jamie Bell, Thandie Newton, Cillian Murphy
Status: Special Preview
10.15 – retire to the Casino bar.
Friday - October 7th
2.30 – The Dead Zone (103 mins)
Country: Us
Year: 1983
Director: David Cronenberg
Starring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams
Status: Exclusive screening
4.30 – Black And Blue Films: Producer Jonathan Sothcott and celebrity guests, with exclusive clips of new films
6.00 – Urban Explorer...
Thursday - October 6th
(Tickets sold separately for this event – not covered by Festival Pass)
7.00 – Drinks, guests and press at Casino.
8.00 – Retreat plus Q+A with the director, writer and producer
Country: UK
Year: 2011
Director: Carl Tibbetts
Starring: Jamie Bell, Thandie Newton, Cillian Murphy
Status: Special Preview
10.15 – retire to the Casino bar.
Friday - October 7th
2.30 – The Dead Zone (103 mins)
Country: Us
Year: 1983
Director: David Cronenberg
Starring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams
Status: Exclusive screening
4.30 – Black And Blue Films: Producer Jonathan Sothcott and celebrity guests, with exclusive clips of new films
6.00 – Urban Explorer...
- 9/6/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Deadheads
Stars: Michael McKiddy, Ross Kidder, Markus Taylor, Thomas Galasso, Natalie Victoria | Written and Directed by Brett Pierce, Drew T. Pierce
The brothers Pierce make their feature film debut with Deadheads a “zombedy” about two slackers, Mike (McKiddy) and Brent (Kidder), who awake in the midst of a mysterious zombie apocalypse only to discover that they themselves are zombies! Realising that they’re more than your average zombie, still with the ability to think and talk, the pair head off on a road trip to find Mike’s former flame and the love of his life, played by Natalie Victoria, in order for Mike to finish the proposal he planned before meeting an untimely demise – all the while trying to escape the clutches of a strange government agency that may or may not be responsible for the zombie outbreak! Fighting decomposition, departing body parts and a deadly human hunters, the...
Stars: Michael McKiddy, Ross Kidder, Markus Taylor, Thomas Galasso, Natalie Victoria | Written and Directed by Brett Pierce, Drew T. Pierce
The brothers Pierce make their feature film debut with Deadheads a “zombedy” about two slackers, Mike (McKiddy) and Brent (Kidder), who awake in the midst of a mysterious zombie apocalypse only to discover that they themselves are zombies! Realising that they’re more than your average zombie, still with the ability to think and talk, the pair head off on a road trip to find Mike’s former flame and the love of his life, played by Natalie Victoria, in order for Mike to finish the proposal he planned before meeting an untimely demise – all the while trying to escape the clutches of a strange government agency that may or may not be responsible for the zombie outbreak! Fighting decomposition, departing body parts and a deadly human hunters, the...
- 9/2/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
New zombie horror comedy 'DeadHeads', direct from writer/director sibling team Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce is amongst many of the great new features showing at this year's Film4 Frightfest in London in August. The Horror Asylum managed to grab a few words with one its gorgeous stars Natalie Victoria who talks about her character 'Ellie' and her role as the 'zombie bride'! Natalie also chats about her upcoming projects and what she really thinks of the genre. Check out the full interview at the link below! Natalie stars alongside Michael McKiddy and Ross Kidder who play the undead twosome Mike and Brent. And those guys are joined by the likes of Thomas Galasso, Markus Taylor, Eden Malyn, Benjamin Webster, Harry Burkey, Greg Dow, Christina Rose and Leonard Kelly-Young....
- 7/12/2011
- Horror Asylum
Two slackers go in search of "lost love" in the new zombie comedy Deadheads. Get ready for all types of misadventures, as Mike and Brent search for the mysterious owner of an engagement ring. Bounty hunters and a zombie apocalypse will get in their way, before they stumble on the owner of the ring and their former identities.
The synopsis for Deadheads is here:
"Two zombie slackers, Mike and Brent, find themselves surprisingly reborn from the dead amid a disastrous zombie outbreak. After discovering an engagement ring in his coat pocket, Mike enlists his new found zombie pal, Brent, to embark on a quest in search of his lost love. What ensues is a hilarious cross country road trip as these two reformed flesh-eating pals hitch-hike across the country as they are pursued by a team of zombie killin' bounty hunters!" (Shock).
Directors/writers: Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce.
The synopsis for Deadheads is here:
"Two zombie slackers, Mike and Brent, find themselves surprisingly reborn from the dead amid a disastrous zombie outbreak. After discovering an engagement ring in his coat pocket, Mike enlists his new found zombie pal, Brent, to embark on a quest in search of his lost love. What ensues is a hilarious cross country road trip as these two reformed flesh-eating pals hitch-hike across the country as they are pursued by a team of zombie killin' bounty hunters!" (Shock).
Directors/writers: Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce.
- 5/9/2011
- by Remove28DaysLaterAnalysisThis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Writing and directing brother team Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce's cool looking zombie horror comedy 'DeadHeads' will hopefully get picked up sooner rather than later but to aid in it's inevitable buy a brand new synopsis and great looking one-sheet has been revealed which you can check out below! Michael McKiddy and Ross Kidder star as Mike and Brent respectively, the undead-ish duo who decide to take a road trip. Thomas Galasso, Markus Taylor, Natalie Victoria (below), Eden Malyn, Benjamin Webster, Harry Burkey, Greg Dow, Christina Rose and Leonard Kelly-Young all co-star. Check out the new poster, plot info and another look at the trailer below....
- 5/9/2011
- Horror Asylum
And the zombie genre continues to spin off in wildly different directions... DeadHeads , from directors Brett and Drew Pierce, is a title presently being shopped all around the world and we locked down a cool slice of artwork along with a synopsis. The film's a zom-com, but also a road trip flick that stars Michael McKiddy and Ross Kidder. Two zombie slackers, Mike and Brent, find themselves surprisingly reborn from the dead amid a disastrous zombie outbreak. After discovering an engagement ring in his coat pocket, Mike enlists his new found zombie pal, Brent, to embark on a quest in search of his lost love. What ensues is a hilarious cross country road trip as these two reformed flesh-eating pals hitch-hike across the country as they are pursued by a team of zombie killin'...
- 5/9/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
In a zombie uprising it’s hard enough being one of the walking dead what with the drooling, decomposing tissue and dang gimpy leg, but to throw inexplicable coherence into the mix and there is total zombie road trip chaos. Three years after being shot, one guy wakes up and finds that he has died and gone all zombie. Strangely, the dead guy in question is still capable of logical thought, can put to good use those opposable thumbs that most zombies seem to forget all about, and even lament over lost love. So what’s a thinking zombie to do? Go on a road trip cross country, look her up, and hope that she won’t wonder about that real, real bad smell, of course! Starring Michael McKiddy, Ross Kidder, and Markus Taylor Deadheads will be road-tripping for love in 2011. Official Synopsis: “Two inexplicably coherent zombies awake amidst a...
- 12/29/2010
- by Cara Madison
- Horror News
Currently in post-production sits writing and directing brother team Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce's fantastic looking horror comedy 'DeadHeads'. Michael McKiddy and Ross Kidder star as Mike and Brent respectively, the undead-ish duo who decide to take a road trip. Much in the vein of other zombie comedies such as 'Shaun of the Dead' I can't wait for this one to hit our screens. Thomas Galasso, Markus Taylor, Natalie Victoria (below), Eden Malyn, Benjamin Webster, Harry Burkey, Greg Dow, Christina Rose and Leonard Kelly-Young all join in the undead fun. Check out the brand new trailer below....
- 12/21/2010
- Horror Asylum
As promised, we're back with Part Two of our recent chat with Dread Central favorite Michael Rooker (click here to check out Part One, which is mostly about "The Walking Dead" and his character Merle). This time Rooker provides us with details on his directorial debut, Pennhurst.
Dread Central: Not to change the subject Too abruptly, as we All love talking about Merle and "The Walking Dead", but I’m curious about your latest project, Pennhurst, and how you came to be sitting in the director’s chair. For those not already in the know about Pennhurst, here is one of the synopses:
For decades Pennhurst psychiatric hospital has been haunted by turbulent supernatural forces. When a local TV reality show embarks on a mission to capture this paranormal activity, they discover something completely unexpected. As restless souls from the past torment the crew members, they fear for their lives...
Dread Central: Not to change the subject Too abruptly, as we All love talking about Merle and "The Walking Dead", but I’m curious about your latest project, Pennhurst, and how you came to be sitting in the director’s chair. For those not already in the know about Pennhurst, here is one of the synopses:
For decades Pennhurst psychiatric hospital has been haunted by turbulent supernatural forces. When a local TV reality show embarks on a mission to capture this paranormal activity, they discover something completely unexpected. As restless souls from the past torment the crew members, they fear for their lives...
- 12/15/2010
- by thebellefromhell
- DreadCentral.com
As huge supporters of zombie flicks, we're always on the lookout for those that stand out from the usual crop. The new zombie buddy comedy Deadheads is just such a movie, and dare we say it looks pretty badass!
Deadheads, written and directed by Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce, stars Michael McKiddy, Ross Kidder, Markus Taylor, Thomas Galasso, Benjamin Webster, Greg Dow, Natalie Victoria, and Eden Malyn.
For more on the flick visit the official Deadheads Facebook page and follow Deadheads on Twitter.
Check out the plot crunch, some artwork, a still (more on Facebook), and the first trailer below.
Synopsis
Two inexplicably coherent zombies awake amidst a zombie attack and decide to take a road trip to find the one's lost love, unaware they are being chased by the agents of a ruthless company with its own agenda.
Deadheads - Trailer 1
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Deadheads, written and directed by Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce, stars Michael McKiddy, Ross Kidder, Markus Taylor, Thomas Galasso, Benjamin Webster, Greg Dow, Natalie Victoria, and Eden Malyn.
For more on the flick visit the official Deadheads Facebook page and follow Deadheads on Twitter.
Check out the plot crunch, some artwork, a still (more on Facebook), and the first trailer below.
Synopsis
Two inexplicably coherent zombies awake amidst a zombie attack and decide to take a road trip to find the one's lost love, unaware they are being chased by the agents of a ruthless company with its own agenda.
Deadheads - Trailer 1
Uploaded by dreadcentral. - Check out other Film & TV videos.
- 12/2/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
This is a story which came out earlier this weekend on an independent production called Pennhurst; it is worth repeating. Michael Rooker (Atlantis Down) will direct his first feature while starring with Beverley Mitchell (Saw II) and Haylie Duff ("Fear Island"). The film has been budgeted at 100K, with Primary Pictures anchoring the project. The film is in the early stages, but a concept poster can be seen left along with an official website below (Bloody Disgusting).
The synopsis for Pennhurst:
"For decades, Pennhurst psychiatric hospital has been haunted by turbulent supernatural forces. When a local TV show embarks on a mission to capture this paranormal activity, they discover something completely unexpected. As restless souls from the past torment the crew members, they fear for their lives as one by one they are gruesomely murdered. In a surprising revelation, they discover something more terrifying than ghosts is responsible.
A...
The synopsis for Pennhurst:
"For decades, Pennhurst psychiatric hospital has been haunted by turbulent supernatural forces. When a local TV show embarks on a mission to capture this paranormal activity, they discover something completely unexpected. As restless souls from the past torment the crew members, they fear for their lives as one by one they are gruesomely murdered. In a surprising revelation, they discover something more terrifying than ghosts is responsible.
A...
- 10/26/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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