Club Dread (2004)

When a serial killer interrupts the fun at the swanky Coconut Pete's Coconut Beach Resort -- a hedonistic island paradise for swingers --- it's up to the club's staff to stop the violence ... or at least hide it!

Director:

Jay Chandrasekhar

Writers:

Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan,

Stars:

Elena Lyons, Kevin Heffernan, Jay Chandrasekhar

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elena Lyons	...	Stacy
Dan Montgomery Jr.	...	Rolo
Tanja Reichert	...	Kellie
Nat Faxon	...	Manny
Michael Weaver	...	Roy
Kevin Heffernan	...	Lars
Michael Yurchak	...	Burke
Jordan Ladd	...	Penelope
Brittany Daniel	...	Jenny
Richard Perello	...	Cliff
Steve Lemme	...	Juan
Jay Chandrasekhar	...	Putman
Paul Soter	...	Dave
Erik Stolhanske	...	Sam
Lindsay Price	...	Yu

Storyline

Broken Lizard is surrounded by limber, wanton women on a booze-soaked island resort owned by Coconut Pete, a rock star has-been. But the non-stop party takes a turn for the weird when dead bodies start turning up. Everyone begins to look suspicious. Could it be Sam, of the Fun Police brigade, who is quick-on-the- trigger with his tequila loaded super-soaker; Jenny, the over-sexed, fitness instructor; Juan, the flamboyant diving instructor with a secret third-world past; Putman, the bratty-British tennis coach/fanatic; Dave, the ecstasy-crazed, adopted nephew of Coconut Pete; or the burly masseuse blessed with a creepy touch--that can render anyone into instant Jell-O? Can the inhabitants of Pleasure Island unite, solve the mystery and restore happy hour to this tropical bacchanal?

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Plot Keywords:

island | resort | serial killer | beach | party | 

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Taglines:

From the warped minds who brought you Super Troopers.

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence/gore, sexual content, language and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Fox [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 February 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Broken Lizard's Club Dread

Filming Locations:

Mexico

Box Office

Budget:

$8,550,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£32,265 (UK) (2 July 2004)

Gross:

£32,265 (UK) (2 July 2004)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Broken Lizard Industries, Cataland Films, Coconut Pete Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min 119 min (unrated)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Broken Lizard screened the film for Jimmy Buffett, who was so amused that he requested permission to sing some of the film's original songs on one of his live tours.

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Goofs

Juan's shirt is covered in blood before he breaks the hot tub window. Once the water runs over everyone, his shirt is clean. Later, his shirt is covered in blood again.

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Quotes

Kellie: I just heard something.
Rolo: Was it a strange sucking sound?

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Crazy Credits

Outtakes play during credits

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Connections

References Psycho (1960)

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Soundtracks

"Ponytails Cocktails"
Written by Kevin Heffernan and Paul Soter
Performed by Kevin Heffernan and Bill Paxton
Produced by Nathan Barr

User Reviews

I would like to think myself an educated film watcher...

With that being said, I loved this movie. With such terrible slasher spoofs as Scary Movie (I never bothered seeing the sequels) that was just one giant oral sex joke, this was a great breath of fresh air. The plot was typical (part of the spoof) and the acting at times hokey (yet again, part of the spoof), it's easy to get distracted away from the subtle humor and very entertaining dialogue.

Though the acting isn't classical actor's guild stuff, the characters are great. Especially Pete, Putman and Juan. I guess since I have seen the counter culture that this movie is mocking while spoofing the horror genre, it only makes it that much better.

If you're expecting a ground breaking horror movie, you will be disappointed. If you're expecting Super Troopers, you'll be let down. If you're expecting ground breaking in the spoof department... you might want to look elsewhere. If you just want a funny movie that doesn't try too hard and is entertaining on a subtle level, check this one out.

8/10