The Gingerdead Man (2005)

Director:

Charles Band

Writers:

William Butler (story)
August White

Genre:

Comedy | Horror

Tagline:

Out of the oven... and into your heart!

Plot:

An evil yet adorable Gingerbread man comes to life with the soul of a convicted killer - this real life cookie monster wreaks havoc on the girl who sent the killer to the electric chair. |

Plot Keywords:

Killer | Gingerbread | Gingerbread Man | Gingerdead | First Of Trilogy

Cast

Gary Busey	...	Millard Findlemeyer
Robin Sydney	...	Sarah Leigh
Ryan Locke	...	Amos Cadbury
Larry Cedar	...	Jimmy Dean
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Alexia Aleman	...	Lorna Dean
Newell Alexander	...	James Leigh
Harlan Band	...	Bake Sale Customer
Jacquelyn Band	...	Bake Sale Customer
Zalman Band	...	Bake Sale Customer
E. Dee Biddlecome	...	Millard's Mom
Margaret Blye	...	Betty Leigh
Jonathan Chase	...	Brick Fields
Lisa Cohen	...	Diner Patrons
Diane Collins	...	Bake Sale Customer
Joe Dain	...	Bake Sale Customer
Dana K. Harrloe	...	Bake Sale Customer
Coy Koehler	...	Diner Patrons
Debra Mayer	...	Nurse #1
Kim McWilliams	...	Diner Patrons
Daniela Melgoza	...	Julia
Emily Owen	...	Diner Patrons
Tom Paliferro	...	Diner Patrons
Jethro Rothe-Kushel	...	Bake Sale Customer
Kaycee Shank	...	Nurse #2
James Snyder	...	Jeremy Leigh

Directed by
Charles Band

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
William Butler		story
August White

Produced by
Charles Band	....	producer
Joe Dain	....	line producer
Jeremy Gordon	....	associate producer
Dana K. Harrloe	....	executive producer
Jethro Rothe-Kushel	....	co-producer

Original Music by
Roger Ballenger

Cinematography by
Keith J. Duggan

Film Editing by
Danny Draven

Casting by
Perry Bullington
Robert MacDonald

Production Design by
Elvis Strange

Art Direction by
Brian Ferguson

Set Decoration by
Casper

Costume Design by
E. Dee Biddlecome

Makeup Department
Crystal Blair	....	key makeup artist
Cyndi Welch	....	key makeup artist

Production Management
Jethro Rothe-Kushel	....	unit production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Nick Ameln	....	second assistant director
Jethro Rothe-Kushel	....	second unit director
Aaron Steele	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Sarah Bess	....	scenic artist
Chris Jerrytone	....	property master

Sound Department
Andrew Braswell	....	sound mixer
Ryan Kaiser	....	boom operator

Special Effects by
John Carl Buechler	....	special effects

Camera and Electrical Department
Genaro Arroyo	....	first assistant camera: second unit
Dimitris Bogiantzis	....	gaffer
Amanda Marie Campbell	....	key grip: second unit
Vincent Dow	....	gaffer
Shaun Drees	....	first assistant camera
Miles Gutkin	....	grip (as Miles Alpine Gutkin)
Brett Juskalian	....	director of photography: second unit
Brian J. Kronenberg	....	additional key grip (as Brian Kronenberg)
Kim Kroonenburg	....	second assistant camera
James Naish	....	second assistant camera
David Newbert	....	grip
Michael Rizzi	....	first assistant camera
Lisa Wolfson	....	camera loader
Bobby Woo	....	film loader
David Formica	....	grip (uncredited)

Casting Department
Chris Bustard	....	additional casting
Chris Bustard	....	extras casting

Other crew
Mark Andrews	....	head puppeteer
Diane Collins	....	script supervisor
Christopher Shaw	....	director of international sales

Production Companies

• Shoot Productions
• Full Moon Entertainment
• Talos Entertainment

Distributors

• Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2010) (USA) (DVD)
• Elephant Films (2006) (France) (all media)
• Wizard Entertainment (2005) (USA) (DVD)

Special Effects

• Magical Media Industries

Other Companies

• Central Casting  extras casting
• Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment  dollies

Runtime:

70 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

UK:15 | Spain:13

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Shoot Productions

Trivia:

Production on the film actually dates back to 2001 when William Butler wrote a script for the film. Much of Butler's original script ended up re-written and even the original design was changed. There was even an action figure based on the original design and a teaser trailer that was made during pre-production, with a summer 2001 date attached as well.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When the gingerdead man gets the gun and starts shooting it you can see that a human finger is actually pulling the trigger.

Quotes:

Jimmy Dean:[referring to his daughter] Did you know she was named Ms. Pretty Face of Waco?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Elvira's Movie Macabre: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (#1.10)" (2010)

Soundtrack:

I Can't Help This

Honestly the single greatest piece of cinema ever.

So tonight my friends and I rented two amazing movies both starring the sensational Gary Busey, this movie and the wonderful Quigley, and I just have to say this movie is not only shocking, but beautiful as well. You really knew where the characters were coming from and could relate. I mean, when haven't any of us been in a situation like this. The movie was terrificly written, each line added a new twist to the film. Don't even get me started on the special effects...alright, i will get started. The only word that comes to mind is astounding. I've seen a lot of horror movies in my life, but this one just takes the cake. I also really appreciated the underlying biblical references, although i thought they could have been more subtle. The ending was also great and I definitely hope they will do the right thing and make at least one sequel. This is up there not only as one of my favorite Gary Busey movies (Along with Point Break, Rookie of the Year, and of course, Quigley), but one of my favorite movies ever. This movie touched my heart and I know if you watch it, it will change your life like it did mind. After watching this, i will never look at the world the same way again.