What's worse than a gloomy morning after a drunken hook-up? It's in the middle of the zombie apocalypse. RT Score for 'Night of the Living Debt' (2015): 88%
Juan of the Dead lacks a political subtext beneath its undead premise, and this is reflected in the Castro government's declaration of the zombie invasion as nothing more than rioting dissidents, dooming the very people they are supposed to protect. When zombies invade their lives, Juan exploits the situation by establishing his own zombie-killing business in an attempt to make a quick profit. Juan of the Dead is a Cuban zombie comedy that follows the titular Juan, a forty-year-old slacker, who wanders around the city, engaged in minor disagreements. Warm Bodies is now available on HBO Max for streaming. Hoult and Palmer are excellent as the two leads, and their chemistry helps sell the surprising sweet romance between the star-crossed lovers. Warm Bodies avoids the pitfalls of other sappy YA romance adaptations by presenting a genuine love story despite its unbelievable premise. After a fight results in zombie R (Nicholas Hoult) feasting on Julie's (Teresa Palmer) boyfriend's brains, R begins to sense the attraction. Warm Bodies, the zombie genre's answer to Twilight, is a hybrid of flamboyant vampires and ghouls in love. The addition of the Zombie Squad, a trio of strange Americans led by Martin Starr, adds a new perspective that elevates the sequel from the smaller scope of the original film.ĭead Snow 2 is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, and Tubi. Martin, the only survivor of the zombie invasion that massacred his friends, attempts to repel the undead army as it descends on a nearby village, all while dealing with a new zombie arm.ĭead Snow 2 is packed with surprises, including a zombie tank attack on a small village. The sequel to the popular Norwegian film Dead Snow begins immediately after the original ended. Not only are these films the best-reviewed zombie comedies, but some are also considered as among the greatest horror comedies of all time. In recent decades, zombie comedies have become a regular feature of the horror genre, so that it's surprising when a straight-faced zombie film is released. Perhaps it's their slow nature or their singular desire to savor brains that makes them ideal for comedy. As more and more comedy has been introduced into the horror genre over the years, including the horror-comedy subgenre, zombies have become a popular target for anyone seeking to snare some laughs. Romero's Night of the Living Dead was the first film to be released. The role earned Levy some of the best reviews of his career.Zombies have been a horror staple since George A. Levy played the formerly rich Johnny Rose, who moves his family to a town that they own after they go broke. He found more lasting success partnering with his son Dan Levy and frequent co-star O'Hara in "Schitt's Creek" (CBC, 2015-19). The actor worked periodically in television in the years after "SCTV" including starring in the short-lived sitcom "Hiller and Diller" (ABC, 1997-98) with Kevin Nealon and Richard Lewis.
Levy appeared in the film's sequels "American Pie 2" (2001), "American Wedding" (2003), and "American Reunion" (2012), as well as various franchise side projects. The actor found a broader audience with his appearance in the teen sex comedy "American Pie" (1999) playing the father of Jason BIggs.
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He became a regular in the writer-director's troupe, which also included O'Hara, for a series of improv-heavy films such as "Best in Show" (2000) and "A Mighty Wind" (2003). An even more memorable partnership came when he joined with Christopher Guest for "Waiting for Guffman" (1996). He would go on to appear with the veteran comedian in multiple films, including "Bringing Down the House" (2003) and "Cheaper By the Dozen 2" (2005). In 1991, he appeared in "Father of the Bride" (1991) with Steve Martin. He would continue to work on and off with many of his "SCTV" costars for projects like "The Last Polka" (HBO, 1985), "Club Paradise" (1986), and "Armed and Dangerous" (1986). He had a small but memorable role as a car salesman in "Vacation" (1983), and a larger role as the antagonist of Ron Howard's "Splash" (1984) with Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah.
His knack for oddball characterizations saw him begin moving into films. Along with John Candy, Catherine O'Hara, Rick Moranis, and Martin Short, he moved from the theater and onto television in "SCTV" (Global/CBC/NBC, 1976-83). Born in Hamilton, Ontario, he began appearing on stage as part of the Toronto branch of Second City after college. Canadian comedian Eugene Levy parlayed his improvisational skills into a career that spanned over six decades.