What can I say about this comedy horror film that has a special place in my horror dvd collection, directed by Peter Jackson who did that other New Zealand classic Bad Taste, this had a larger budget than that other comedy horror film and as such stands up even today as effects moved on through advances in prosthetics, although the Lionel's Mum Monster at the end looks rather shaky, but small quibbles aside this is still a fun film.
Mummy's boy Lionel has to look after his mother particularly when she gets bitten by a nasty rat monkey whilst at the zoo and slowly falls to bits and dies, then comes back as a zombie and all chaos ensues in a small New Zealand town. The story is packed full with hilarious comedy moments as at first Lionel tries to cover up the zombie infections, but it becomes hard towards the end of the film when Lionel's uncle throws a party and then zombie chaos ensues.
Memorable moments there are many in this film! The vicar shouts out "I kick arse for the lord" and there are such other sayings as "I enjoy a good custard"
The ending is one of the best scenes in horror zombie cinema film history, seeing Lionel facing off against the zombie onslaught with a lawn mower is an iconic moment that made my granny scream...stop it!
If you want to see a horror comedy that is brainless but fun then this is for you...a 10 out of 10 for Braindead or Dead Alive as it is known in other part of the world.
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