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Peter Jackson’s gloriously goofy gorefest ‘Dead Alive’ (aka ‘Braindead’) grossed out US moviegoers this day 30 years ago. 🐀🐒🧟‍♂️

“𝙸 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚍𝚘, 𝙸'𝚟𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚌𝚜! 𝚃𝚘𝚝𝚊𝚕... 𝚋𝚘𝚍𝚒𝚕𝚢... 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚖𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝!”

#otd #1993 #30 #new zealand #movies #horror #comedy #peter jackson #fran walsh #braindead #dead alive #trimark #timothy balme #Diana penalver #Elizabeth Moody #Ian Watkin #jed brophy #forrest j ackerman

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Dead Alive (1992)

#1990s #peter jackson #zombie #elizabeth moody #timothy balme #diana penalver #comedy

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Dead Alive (aka Braindead) (1992) 104 minutes, Rated R

The third selection in my cult series (want to join my cult?) is Dead Alive.  Or, if you are reading this anywhere but the United States, Braindead.

I don’t say this very often and, yes, I have watched less movies this year than in other years but Dead Alive is my favourite movie of 2022.

Can you believe a 30-year-old movie is my favourite - fucking loved this movie so much.

A Sumatran rat monkey is transported to a New Zealand zoo.  A shy boy and a local girl go on a date to said zoo.  His overbearing Norman Bates type mother follows them on their date and gets bitten by the monkey - after which she steps on its head and squishes it like a bloody melon.

OK so - the date was cut short and her son takes her home and gets a nurse to mend her wound.  Everything seems to be OK until the next day the bite is much worse but she tries to act normal and have lunch with some town people.  Only she is not normal - so abnormal that her ear falls off into her custard and she spoons it up and eats it!  She eats her own ear!

So much more fun stuff happens as the Mother gets more and more sick and starts biting people and turning them into whatever she is.  It’s really fantastic.

One more fantastic thing Dead Alive gives us is ‘the most blood used in any movie’ (according to IMDB).  There was a lot of blood and gore and flesh eating and bodies ripping apart and dismembered body parts attacking and shh (a baby in a blender).  Freaking loved this movie.

Gotta mention the director, Peter Jackson.  Let me rephrase that, Sir Peter Jackson, who I had never heard of before The Lord of the Rings series.  To be honest, I really lost interest in his movies, didn’t care for The Hobbit at all.  So I never would have given him another thought - I didn’t even know he made horror movies!  But I found Peter Jackson’s movie Bad Taste in a book on cult films.  Bad Taste is renown for its gore and it’s a movie about aliens who come to Earth to harvest human meat.  Never knew Jackson had it in him!  Bad Taste led me to Dead Alive and it is the clear winner.  Yes - Bad Taste was good but Dead Alive was great.

Go home and watch it and if Dead Alive doesn’t make you want to join my cult, well...

#dead alive #braindead #peter jackson #cult classics #cult films rule #timothy balme #diana penalver #elizabeth moody

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Lionel (Timothy Balme) é um rapaz quieto e reservado. Ele está apaixonado pela doce Paquita (Diana Penalver) e acredita que eles estão destinados a serem felizes para sempre. Sua mãe Vera (Elizabeth Moody) é possessiva e não gosta de imaginar seu filhinho amando outra pessoa. Quando Lionel e Paquita marcam um encontro romântico no zoológico, Vera os segue e acaba sendo mordida por uma criatura que se assemelha a um macaco. Logo, a mulher começa a se tornar um zumbi. A partir daí, Lionel terá de tentar esconder sua mãe do resto da sociedade antes que a praga zumbi se espalhe.

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ik lionel gets a lot of deserved love but im so mad how its always to the falling-to-the-wayside of paquita she is fucking incredible diana penalver is a fantastic actress and the way she conveys paquitas undying devotion to what she sees as destiny i love her i love her i love her. her dresses are gorgeous & her hair and shes extremely adept at dealing with the zombies if lionel didnt show her up with the lawnmower...shed be renowned as the true best character she is. shes so amazing

#shes even still acting just like timothy balme thats so cool ^_^

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THE NANNY'S NIGHT (2021) Review of comedy horror and US release news

THE NANNY’S NIGHT (2021) Review of comedy horror and US release news

‘Typical girls night: pizza, ice creams, games, satanic rites…’ The Nanny’s Night is a 2021 comedy horror film about a teenage babysitter who is also part of a satanic sect that requires a sacrifice. Directed by Ignacio López from a screenplay co-written with Pedro Rivero. The Spanish Panic in Frames production stars Ana Garberí, Almudena Salort (Malasaña 32), Vivian Milkova, Diana Penalver, Juan…

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#2021 #Almudena Salort #Ana Garberí #Antonio Mayans #comedy horror #Ignacio López #Lone Fleming #movie film #review reviews #Spanish #The Nanny&039;s Night #trailer #Vivian Milkova

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Braindead (Dead Alive) (1992) Peter Jackson

April 2nd 2022

#braindead #dead alive #1992 #peter jackson #timothy balme #diana penalver #elizabeth moody #ian watkin #stuart devenie #davina whitehouse #brenda kendall #jed brophy #elizabeth mulfaxe #harry sinclair

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Women in Horror 

Betsy Baker as Linda, The Evil Dead (1981)

Isabelle Adjani as Anna, Possession (1981)

Diana Peñalver as Paquita, Braindead (1992)

Anya Taylor-Joy as Thomasin, The Witch (2015)

Linnea Quigley as Trash, The Return of the Living Dead (1985)

Samara Weaving as Grace, Ready or Not (2019)

Toni Collette as Annie, Hereditary (2018)

Sheryl Lee as Laura Palmer, Twin Peaks (1990)

Manuela Velasco as Ángela Vidal, REC (2007)

Jennifer Tilly as Tiffany, Bride of Chucky (1998)

Jane Levy as Rocky, Don’t Breathe (2016)

Marcia Gay Harden as Mrs. Carmody, The Mist (2007)

#evil dead #possession #braindead #dead alive #the witch #return of the living dead #ready or not #hereditary #twin peaks #REC #bride of chucky #don't breathe #the mist #horror #movies #betsy baker #isabelle adjani #diana penalver #anya taylor joy #linnea quigley #samara weaving #toni collette #sheryl lee #manuela velasco #jennifer tilly #jane levy #marcia gay harden #laura palmer

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by Matt Ryan Tobin

#Braindead #Dead Alive #1992 #horror #zombie #comedy #splatter #Peter Jackson #Timothy Balme #Diana Penalver #horror movies #splatter movies #retro #vintage #retro movies #retro horror movies #1990s #90s #1990s movies #90s movies #1990s aesthetic #90s aesthetic #1990s nostalgia #90s nostalgia #blood #zombie movies #poster #posters #Matt Ryan Tobin

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Braindead / Dead Alive (1992) dir. Peter Jackson

#dead alive #braindead #peter jackson #timothy balme #diana penalver #horror #comedy #90s horror #horror movies #movies #cinema #rb

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#dead alive #braindead #diana penalver #davina whitehouse

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Nothing brings two people together quite like a zombie outbreak during a house party ♥

#braindead #dead alive #lionel cosgrove #paquita maria sanchez #peter jackson #timothy balme #diana penalver #horror #cult cinema

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THE NANNY'S NIGHT (2021) Preview of comedy horror

THE NANNY’S NIGHT (2021) Preview of comedy horror

‘Typical girls night: pizza, ice creams, games, satanic rites…’ The Nanny’s Night is a 2021 comedy horror film about a teenage babysitter who is also part of a satanic sect that requires a sacrifice. Directed by Ignacio López from a screenplay co-written with Pedro Rivero. The Spanish Panic in Frames production stars Ana Garberí, Almudena Salort (Malasaña 32), Vivian Milkova, Diana Penalver, Juan…

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#2021 #Almudena Salort #Ana Garberí #Antonio Mayans #comedy horror #Ignacio López #Lone Fleming #movie film #Spanish #The Nanny&039;s Night #trailer #Vivian Milkova

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Braindead / Dead Alive (1992) dir. Peter Jackson

#braindead #dead alive #peter jackson #timothy balme #diana penalver #elizabeth moody #horror #comedy #gore #90s horror #horror movies #movies #cinema #rb

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#braindead #diana penalver

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Braindead: A Fan’s Dissection

When I first saw this film a good number of years ago I was left dumbfounded. How could anything possibly be this good?? How could humanity top this film?? I wore it like a badge of honor: “I saw Braindead. You know it’s been rated as the goriest film of all time.” And all my friends in school were like “yeah, whatever.” I would come home from school, grab myself a Dr. Pepper, and sit down and watch it again. This obsession lasted for weeks—maybe months. It’s been so long I can’t really remember.

Point is: I adored this film the first time I saw it and I adore it even more now. This film is everything. It is—dare I say—Perfect.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Braindead (or Dead Alive), I urge you to find it and watch it immediately before continuing to read my break down of it. I’m going to spoil a lot of it in this review.

Is this a review? It’s really just me gushing about it. It’s off-the-rails, hilarious, super gory, and a total blast. However, I hope you have a strong stomach, cos it’s really disgusting too.

Anyway, let’s take off, shall we?

Let’s start with our main character: Lionel Cosgrove. He’s played by actor Timothy Balme in his first ever role. Lionel is a rather well-off young man who lives with his mother, Vera (Elizabeth Moody). He’s an awkward and shy boy; the first glimpse we get of him is him fumbling with a fruit display in a shop. Very soon after this, he spills a box of black licorice and pens all over the counter. Then very soon after that, he backs into a streetcar, nearly getting run over.

He’s super emotive/expressive and the perfect protagonist for this movie.

Now that I’m thinking about it, Braindead is really a coming-of-age film for Lionel.

Let’s dive a little bit into his backstory. He has a memory of nearly drowning at the beach and his father diving in to save him. Then, before his father could get out of the water, a “freak wave” comes along and pulls him out to sea, causing him to drown. Lionel is haunted by this memory, and very clearly feels partially responsible for his father’s death. His mother uses this guilt to get him to bend to her every whim.

Lionel’s mother, Vera, is extremely manipulative. The first scene with her she’s waving a carving knife around. In many ways she is like Margaret White from “Carrie.” Overbearing, mildly threatening, etc. She keeps Lionel at her beck and call.

At the end of the film, when Lionel finds out the truth about what really happened to his father, he stands up and confronts his mother. For probably the first time in his entire life, he stands up to her! Good for you, Lionel! See? That’s why it’s a coming-of-age film!

I want to switch over now to Paquita, who is played by Diana Peñalver. Paquita is actually the first of the main cast we’re introduced to in the film. She works in a small corner store with her family—we only ever see her father and grandmother, but Lionel mentions at one point in the film that she has a brother. Paquita is a young woman determined to find the love of her life. She is very outgoing and independent. She kicks ass in this movie.

One of the great things about Paquita is that she has a strong will. I feel like the stereotypical way her character could’ve been written (love interest) would be for her to be the damsel in distress. However, since our main character Lionel is such an awkward guy who doesn’t really act without reason, we need someone to prompt him to action. This is fulfilled mostly by Paquita throughout the film.

There’s a scene I like where Paquita comes over to Lionel’s house to return his jacket. Lionel, nervous as heck because “Mum” is just down the hall, tries to tell her that he can’t see her anymore. Brokenhearted, Paquita offers him a red rose before turning away. I like how the stereotypical roles are reversed here: she sneaks up to his window and she gives him a flower. It’s refreshing. It also shows how much of a go-getter Paquita is.

I guess I should back up a bit and clarify why Paquita is so interested in a punching bag like Lionel. Paquita’s grandmother does a tarot spread to see who the man of Paquita’s future is. Initially Paquita is disappointed that it’s not the delivery man that she’s been flirting with. However, after her grandmother reads that Paquita will have one romance that will last forever, Paquita becomes interested again. Her grandmother says she will recognize the man of her future by the “Symbol of the Star.” Soon after, Lionel comes through the door, spills the licorice and pens which fall into the shape of the star. After seeing this, Paquita starts pursuing Lionel, believing he is the man of her future.

Let’s get back on track with why Paquita is so cool.

When the movies kicks itself into 12th gear and the bloodbath starts, Lionel and Paquita get separated and Paquita has to defend herself. She hides in a pantry with a large knife and when tapped on the shoulder, she wildly stabs at whoever did it. Finding out it’s one of the partygoers, Paquita immediately tries to comfort and protect her.

I just think it’s great that there’s a good chunk of the movie where Paquita and a character named Rita are by themselves, barricading themselves in the kitchen and taking care of each other. Well, it’s mostly Paquita taking care of Rita, but still. It’s just two girls kicking ass together. Then later they tear Void’s legs in half and start batting away zombies with the legs. THEN later still when Lionel is in the lobby during the famous lawnmower scene, Paquita takes the body parts that come flying her way and grinds them up in a food processor. She kicks ass! She doesn’t need prompting, she doesn’t need saving… she’s a girl who knows what she wants and knows how to handle herself.

Also I love it when she spits in Uncle Les’ face when she rips his spine off and then smashes his head on the counter. Nice!

Speaking of smashing heads, I want to talk about how people are seemingly made of jell-o in this movie. Especially when people become zombies. Limbs can get ripped off easily, two heads colliding can make one explode, a whole body falling off a banister can cause it to explode in blood and guts when it hits the floor. It’s outstanding. And so cartoonish!

This whole movie is basically a really gory, really violent cartoon. The huge glass bottles labeled “Tranquilizer” and “Poison” with a skull and cross bones but uh-oh! It was actually Animal Stimulant! Ooooops! Lionel’s facial expressions throughout the whole movie, all the physical comedy… even the meat grinder in the kitchen is labeled ACME. Everything in this movie is about 30 miles over the top. It’s a love story, a coming of age story, a splatterfest, and a comedy all rolled into one.

I could keep going on and on about how this move is the holy grail of horror/splatter comedies, but I think I’ve gushed enough for now. And really, if you still haven’t seen it (I know it’s kind of difficult to get a hold of) after reading this review or whatever this is, you’re missing out. It’s so disgusting and fun! On top of that, it’s got a sweet little love story in it. ♥

Thanks for reading! Stay gory, stay fun!

EXCELLENT MOMENTS

- Gluing Vera’s cheek back on. I just love how she says: “Oh.” So benign. The scene of Lionel gluing her cheek back on her face looks so painful and it’s just like what?? That’s the best solution you had? Absolute gold.

- “Damn fine custard!” Euugh oh my god. The scene of Mr. Matheson taking a heaping spoonful of custard contaminated with Vera’s bloody puss into his mouth is scarring. In that scene, we, the audience, ARE Nora Matheson. Her eyes bulge and she covers her mouth to stifle a gag. Then she looks over in horror as Vera eats her own ear with a spoonful of custard. Poor Nora has to leave the room before she vomits. Some of the audience might want to vomit as well.

- Lionel coming down to the basement wearing like hockey goalie armor or whatever that is as well as a helmet, goggles, rubber boots, and gloves in hopes of protecting himself from “Mum” and Nurse McTavish. Of course Lionel falls all over the place and most of his armor comes off while fighting against the two zombies, but he lives somehow.

- Continuing with Lionel, I love love love all the scenes where he’s all unshaven and greasy as he tries to figure out what to do with the zombies in his basement. I love in the graveyard when he tranquilizes Void and just sits down with his head in his hands like “Ah Jesus, could this get any worse?” Like, he’s too stupid (or soft I guess) to just hack the zombies to pieces and be done with it. If he were to do that, this whole mess could’ve been avoided.

- “I kick ass for the LORD!” This was the scene that I saw on youtube and then immediately decided that I needed this movie in my life. It’s so out of the blue, it’s so silly. The benign and somewhat irritable priest at Vera’s funeral is SO READY for the rapture or whatever that when he sees zombies in the graveyard he jumps down on them and kicks the shit out of them (before tragically getting bit in the neck by the zombie’s head that he had kicked up in the air and then running and drop-kicking so hard that he goes flying and gets speared by a grave marker statue). Bless you, Father McGruder.

- Uncle Les’ murder spree. Honestly, as shitty of a guy Uncle Les is, he really knows how to handle himself in a zombie outbreak. He’s a sadistic wack-job for sure, but if it wasn’t for him, Paquita and Lionel would probably have twice the amount of zombies to contend with. Uncle Les hacks up dozens of them in the kitchen and then lights himself a cigarette.

- Lionel dangling upside-down in the lobby. There’s so much chaos going on in the house, and I love that it gets tied together in a sense when Lionel falls from the attic but is caught by some electrical wiring which, over in the kitchen, yanks Mandy and her lit-up head back into the wall. I love Lionel dangling uselessly in the lobby for a small portion of the movie. Paquita runs up to him and kisses his cheek, Void’s intestines in the attic try to pull him back into the ceiling, Uncle Les shoves him out of the way causing him to start swinging around… I love the chaos of it. I love it. I can’t get enough.

- “Party’s over.” Of course. The bloodbath. The holy grail of bloodbaths. Lionel throws the doors open holding a lawnmower in front of him. He revs it up and starts plowing through the zombies in the lobby. The scene is set to a waltz number as Lionel grinds bodies seemingly made of jell-o to a bloody mess. Limbs and blood and guts are flying everywhere. It’s amazing. I also love the scene where Lionel flips the portrait of the Queen around before he let’s out a battle cry and continues to puree the zombies.

Feel free to add your favorite moments too!

#braindead #dead alive #movie reviews #timothy balme #diana penalver #elizabeth moody #lionel cosgrove #paquita maria sanchez #gore #blood #horror #cult film #peter jackson