"...a better film than most of the low-budget zombie fare." -JoBlo.com US
"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 US
"Jeff Brookshire is a genius!" -Best-Horror-Movies.com US
"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'Regan. British Fantasy Society UK
"It's a worthy addition to any zombie fans collection..." -JoeHorror.com US
"It was refreshing to see a zombie film with a charming and mysterious story. The twist was a good one....the film is another reason to support independent cinema." BLOODTYPEONLINE.COM US
"A dark, sarcastic undead horror thriller... Yes, there are plenty of zombies but the characters are the interesting ones here." -Buried.com US
"Keep your eye out for this one. You don't want to miss it!" -Horror-Movies.ca US
"Indie writer, director and producer Jeff Brookshire is a name to watch." - Cinephilia AU
"Brookshire's eye for detail and choreograpy shines on this horror flick..." -Cinema-Crazed.com US
"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 US
"A dark, sarcastic undead horror thriller... Yes, there are plenty of zombies but the characters are the interesting ones here." -Buried.com US
"I think 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." -Scars Magazine US
"I did really enjoy this film. If you're a zombie fan, give this one a shot. You won't be disappointed." -HorrorReviews US
"...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" -FilmFanAddict US
"I personally believe that we are currently experiencing a renaissance of the genre...and Awaken the Dead is part of that renaissance." -ZombieReportingCenter.com US
"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." Mitch Emerson. Fatally-Yours.com US
AWAKEN THE DEAD is a gritty, grainy apocalyptic redemption tale with zombies. A genre-crosser, the film combines drama, humor, action and horror and blends them together into an entertaining whole.
The elements:
A former assassin turned priest. A feisty recluse. An innocent Jehovah's Witness. An hard boiled ex-marine and his Filipina wife. A mysterious watcher in black. A government mastermind. A massive street pimp. And hundreds of zombies.
With surprizing depth and humor, this film works on multiple levels. More details, a trailer and pics are available at the main web site at www.awakenthedeadthemovie.com
The movie stars Gary Douglas Kohn (ALMOST FAMOUS), Lindsey Morris, Nate Witty, Michael Robert Nyman, Paul Dion Monte (ROCKY BALBOA, COBRA), Pro Bodybuilder Big Will Harris (BE COOL), Aurora Corcuera, Dominiqua Alexis, Jeremy Jones, and more.
AWAKEN THE DEAD is written and directed by Jeffery McMichael Brookshire.
Who I'd like to meet: Christopher is a professional killer on the government‘s payroll, until his conscience turns him away from his wet work and into a life in the priesthood. He turns his back on the violence and struggles for an elusive peace. He almost has it.
Until a mysterious red envelope pulls him back. Back to a safe house that becomes a deathtrap as a mysterious virus transforms the world around him into a nightmare of the living dead. Together with a feisty recluse named Mary and Stanley, a nervous Jehovah’s Witness, he must unravel the clues to this great conspiracy if he hopes to survive.
Sometimes the path to redemption leads through the gates of hell.
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What are the critics saying?
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"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.....The music, composed and performed by Edible Clowns and the Gentle Fracture ( http://www.edibleclowns.net ) was fantastic. I’m hoping for a soundtrack." --BEST-HORROR-MOVIES.COM
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