Last Rites of the Dead (2006) Movie Info
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | Last Rites of the Dead |
| Release Year | 2006 |
| Original Title | Last Rites of the Dead |
| Director | Marc Fratto |
| Screenplay Writer | Marc Fratto |
| Story By | Marc Fratto |
| Based on Novel by | — (Original screenplay) |
| Producer(s) | Marc Fratto |
| Executive Producer(s) | — |
| Lead Actors | DJ Perry, Michael Nosé |
| Cast | DJ Perry, Michael Nosé, Robin Sydney, Suzi Lorraine |
| Genre | Horror |
| Subgenre | Zombie Horror, Supernatural Horror |
| Release Date | 2006 (United States) |
| Runtime / Duration | 1h 28m (88 minutes) |
| Budget | Independent low-budget production |
| Box Office (Worldwide) | Direct-to-video release |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |
| Production Company | MCM Films |
| Distributor | Brain Damage Films |
| Filming Locations | Michigan, USA |
| Music By | — |
| Cinematography | — |
| Edited By | Marc Fratto |
| Production Design | — |
| Costume Design | — |
| Special Effects | Practical zombie gore effects |
| Makeup Effects | Prosthetic undead makeup |
| MPAA Rating | Not Rated |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.78:1 |
| Sound Mix | Stereo |
| Format | Color |
| Themes | Resurrection, survival, infection, chaos |
| Setting | Small-town America during zombie outbreak |
| Notable Trivia | Underground indie zombie film with practical gore emphasis |
| Critical Reception | Limited reviews from independent horror outlets |
| Audience Reception | Minor cult following among indie zombie fans |
| Awards / Nominations | — |
| Home Media | DVD |
| Streaming Availability | Rarely available on niche horror services |
| Sequels / Franchise | None |
| Franchise Type | Standalone indie zombie horror film |
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The dead are returning to life, but instead of shambling around and mindlessly gnawing on flesh, they are leading somewhat normal lives however, as one would expect, they are being looked down upon by society. How would you like to see an episode of “The Real World” with a zombie on it lamenting about how the other house members are always hassling on him about his stinky rotten flesh? How would you like to share a cubicle with a rotting animated corpse?
Last Rites of the Dead tackles just these sorts of issues. Employers have strict “no zombies” policies and instead of sending potential employees to get drug screenings, they send them to physicals to ensure they are not hiring the dead. Rogue bands of militant anti-zombie squads spend their time searching for the dead and then beating the crap out of ‘em, and as expected when the afterlife gets to be too much, there are support groups for these “mortally challenged” beings.
If it’s not already apparent, I loved Last Rites of the Dead, it was a completely fresh spin on the zombie genre. No malls, no packs of humans trying to survive, no isolation in said mall, house, high-rise. Some might be put off by walking, talking zombies that go on about everyday life, but they are rotting, they are gruesome in appearance, but they are basically rotting humans. It was lots of fun to see the products the filmmakers came up with aimed at the zombies, there were some great ads and infomercials during the flick. I especially enjoyed watching how the zombies dealt with the everyday problems of well, being a zombie.
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