AWAKEN THE DEAD
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 Here's what critics are saying:

"I highly recommend this ambitious, badass zombie
 movie."
-SCARS MAGAZINE

"The filmmakers made a real effort to make even the minor characters seem important,
so they are more than just potential victims. AWAKEN THE DEAD’s biggest strength
is its ability to create suspense and tension even in the scenes without the zombies.
It’s a more complete package as a movie, and one that’s far more entertaining than
a straightforward zombie film. "
-FilmFanAddict

 "Keep your eye out for this one.
You don't want to miss it!"
-Horror-Movies.ca

 "I personally believe that we are currently experiencing a renaissance
 of the genre ...and Awaken the Dead is part of that renaissance."
-ZombieReportingCenter.

"AWAKEN THE DEAD was hip and relevant, a truly original little
indie horror film that isn't afraid to craft characters you care about."
-JoeHorror.com 

"I did really enjoy this film. If you're a
zombie fan, give this one a shot.
You won't be disappointed."
-HorrorReviews

 "Awaken the Dead shies away from the zombie movie clichés
 and strives more to develop the characters and the story...
and it succeeds!
I'm giving Awaken the Dead three and a half out of four cigars..."
-RogueCinema.com

 "Taking the standards of zombie films and adding a slight twist
makes this one of the best films that I have reviewed for
Fatally-Yours.com. A plot that includes conspiracies,
Jehovah’s Witnesses, Asian Schoolgirls, killer pimps and an
 assassin turned priest makes Awaken the Dead sound
 like a comedy or a so-bad-it’s-funny schlock fest.
Let me tell you, it is a pretty enjoyable piece of work."
-Mitch Emerson, Fatally-Yours.com

 "...the film manages to avoid all the clichés of the zombie film
 while still delivering enough blood and guts to satisfy any fan
 of the genre. Look for AWAKEN THE DEAD to make a big splash
 when it’s released on DVD and expect Jeffery Brookshire to be
a name that pops up
again in indie horror. "
-David Carter, FilmFanAddict

"There’s plenty of gore, the film is well-paced
and the dialogue had me chuckling."
-Buried.com

"This is one of those zombie films that you really can't get enough of."
-Horror-Movies.ca

"I that what we're all waiting for is the coolest possible zombie
 movie to come out, and this is, of course, a matter of personal
 preference.  Well, I've found mine. 
AWAKEN THE DEAD is totally badass."
-Alyson Charlette, Scars Magazine.

"Indie writer, director and producer Jeff  Brookshire is a name to watch."
-Cinephilia (Australia).

"It was refreshing to see a zombie film with a charming and mysterious story.
The twist was a good one this time around and it was fun watching the cast
 work together for the common goal of survival. I almost forgot to mention
 how hot Lindsay Morris is. Tune in for her but not only for her because
 the film is another reason to support independent cinema over the
mainstream disasters of recent memory!"
-Russ Rutter, BloodtypeOnline.com

"Brookshire's eye for detail and choreograpy shines on this horror flick..."
Felix Vasquez Jr., Cinema-Crazed.com

"A unique hero in the form of Christopher-
a priest who kicks serious ass
(as demonstrated in the Equilibrium-style combat
sequence halfway through.)"
-Paul Kane and Marie O'Reagan,  British Fantasy Society (UK)

"Those who enjoy independent action/adventure films,
who can appreciate the need for imagination inherent
 in a low-budget movie and those that travel off the
beaten path of slick Hollywood mega-productions will enjoy Awaken the Dead."
-Don Sumner,  Best-Horror-Movies.com

"...a better film than most of the low-budget zombie fare."
-JoBlo.com

"Jeff Brookshire is a genious!"
-Best-Horror-Movies.com

"It's a worthy addition to any zombie fan's collection
 and horror fan's attention."
-JoeHorror.com

"Gary Kohn is very entertaining as Christopher...
he commands the screen and everything around him."
-Cinema-Crazed.com

 "In the end its not a bad little indie movie and
if you're into the films of Romero or just zombie
 flicks as a whole, I think you’re going to like this one."
-Blood Moon Rising Magazine 

 "If you're a fan of the zombie genre, you won't be disappointed,
and if you feel like you're a little beyond the standard zombie movie,
 this movie is for you!"
-Brian Morton.  Rogue Cinema.

 "The setting is totally inspired from “Night of the Living” Dead but
 because of the well layered story it becomes much more."
-BloodtypeOnline.com

 "A dark, sarcastic undead horror thriller...
Yes, there are plenty of zombies but the characters are the interesting ones here.
-The Gravedigger.  Buried.com 

 "AWAKEN has a digitally processed look that gives the scenes
an ethereal quality at times. The muted, grainy colors were at
first distracting but after the first few minutes they really
begin to work in the film’s favor and give it a memorable visual presentation. "
-FilmFanAddict

 "The keyboard heavy soundtrack by Nathan Bonell and Ashkon Stone
 is generally fabulous...spiced with a hint of Nine Inch Nails."
-David Michael Brown.  Cinephilia. (Australia)

 "AWAKEN THE DEAD I think added a fantastic element of gun-fu
that I have never seen in a zombie film.  Except maybe in UNDEAD
but it was no where near as well executed in that film.
Kohn looks menacingly bad ass in a priest's outfit with guns blazing.  It's just a fun ride."
-Goon. Horror-Movies.ca (Canada)

 


(Original poster)

A killer priest.  The undead.  A dark and deadly past.

Sometimes the road to redemption is the path through Hell.

 It is a dark, grainy, gritty, apocalyptic yet often hilarious redemption tale.  
AWAKEN THE DEAD is a zombie film that is equal parts espionage drama, dark comedy,
and undead action.

Two lost souls must band together as a virus infects the world around them.
Christopher, a former killer turned priest battles his own inner demons while Mary,
 a spirited recluse, battles the world. Thrown together, neither knows what brought
them there or what is changing the neighborhood around them. 
Their search for answers forces them to confront hidden truths and a web of conspiracy. 
The ensemble cast includes a terrified Jehovah’s witness, an over the top ex-marine
and his wife,two Asian Schoolgirls, and a massive killer pimp. It is a story of poetic justice,
moral growth, cynical laughter and  zombies.

With over 255 web sites across the world giving advance notice of 
AWAKEN THE DEAD,  the buzz continues to grow.  We have web sites in
the US, the UK, Canada, France, Spain, Japan, Italy, Germany, Poland,
China and more.  (See the bottom of the page for links)
We have DVD distribution in the US, Russia, South Africa
and Televison in the UK and just signed a deal for Japan
.


(Above is the Japanese version of the DVD due to released on July 11, 2008 in Japan.) 

This is not your usual zombie fare. 

 So, lock your doors.  Secure your windows.
And, no matter what you see, don't leave the house. 
They're out there and they're multiplying...
 


All the Best,
Jeffery McMichael Brookshire
Writer/Director
 

 

Our  IMDB page:  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0482456/
Our MySpace page:
www.myspace.com/awakenthedeadmovie 
(Trailers and footage of our DVD signing available here.)

 

WHERE to BUY AWAKEN THE DEAD:

AWAKEN THE DEAD IS AVAILABLE THROUGH
AMAZON.COM
TARGET.COM
CDUNIVERSE.COM
BUY.COM
And many other online retailers. 

AWAKEN THE DEAD is also available for rent via Netflix.com and Blockbuster.com. 

 

 

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  85. Horrormovies.ca (Update 5-1-07) (Canada) http://horrormovies.ca/horror_8060.html

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  90. Fearsmag.com  (May 2007) http://www.fearsmag.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=56&Itemid=405

  91. BloodtypeOnline.com review (May 2007)  http://www.bloodtypeonline.com/a10.htm
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