Dead Roses is an American independent zombie horror film written and directed by Robert McCorkle and produced by Jonathan Tucker, who also performs in the film.[1] The film, which Tucker self-described as "Night of the Living Dead in the projects", was independently produced in Brooklyn, New York for $5,000.[2][3]
| Dead Roses | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Robert McCorkle |
| Produced by | Johnathan Tucker |
| Starring | Johnathan Tucker |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5000 |
Plot
editA woman's fiancé played by Marcus Collins is killed by a drug dealing gang. For revenge, the woman conjures up a zombie to hunt down the gangmembers and kill them.
Production
editTucker and McCorkle first began working on the film shortly after meeting at an investment banking firm.[1][4] The two decided to create their own low-budget film using Hi-8 and Mini DV video cameras, filming in public housing projects and performing editing on a personal computer.[1] McCorkle also taught himself rudimentary special effects techniques for the film, stating that "Just because we're low-budget doesn't mean it can't be realistic—at least movie-realistic."[2] Apart from being the writer, director, and make-up artist, McCorkle also served as the grip and caterer.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Making a Horror Movie, On the Cheap". NPR. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ^ a b "Zombie Brains in Brooklyn!". New York Magazine. 17 December 2004. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ^ "'Dead Roses' horror movie makers deliver". New York Daily News. 31 October 2004. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ^ Jacobson, Mark (2007). American Gangster: And Other Tales of New York. Grove Press. pp. 51–55. ISBN 978-1555846558.
External links
edit- Dead Roses at IMDb
- Johnathan Tucker: From Film Actor to Film Director Archived 2008-07-20 at the Wayback Machine
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