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 byRobert McCorkle
Produced byJohnathan Tucker
StarringJohnathan Tucker
Release date
  • 2005 (2005)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$5000

Plot

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A 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

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Tucker 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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Making a Horror Movie, On the Cheap". NPR. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Zombie Brains in Brooklyn!". New York Magazine. 17 December 2004. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  3. ^ "'Dead Roses' horror movie makers deliver". New York Daily News. 31 October 2004. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  4. ^ Jacobson, Mark (2007). American Gangster: And Other Tales of New York. Grove Press. pp. 51–55. ISBN 978-1555846558.
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