Shadows of the Dead (2004)

A couple's weekend getaway turns into a nightmare after they are stranded in the woods and discover what they assume to be a dead body. The assumption is wrong and John and his girlfriend ... See full summary »

Director:

Carl Lindbergh

Writer:

Carl Lindbergh

Stars:

Jonathan Flanigan, Beverly Hynds, Fred Dekom

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jonathan Flanigan	...	John
Beverly Hynds	...	Jennifer
Fred Dekom	...	Hitch Hiker
Jason Schwartz	...	Pizza Delivery Guy
Ryan Christopher	...	Cop #1
Mark Harari	...	Cop #2
Nick Schirmer	...	Michael
Carly Aguira	...	Rachel
Mary Marshall	...	Mother
Cassandra Smith	...	Father
Jennifer Hatley	...	Camper #1
Brianna Nakutis	...	Camper #2
Cindy Gonzalez	...	Camper #3
Paul Kessler	...	Doctor #1
Brad Maynard	...	Doctor #2

Storyline

A couple's weekend getaway turns into a nightmare after they are stranded in the woods and discover what they assume to be a dead body. The assumption is wrong and John and his girlfriend Jennifer are infected with a deadly disease that will soon ravage their bodies. With no place to go, and no one to turn to, they are forced to find shelter in a deserted cabin. This is where they'll find safety, but this is also where they'll experience a slow and torturous death. They must come to terms with their inevitable deaths, the temptation to kill others to sustain their own lives, and the consequences of murder. They will cling to one another's love and support, but in the end.... all great love stories end tragically.

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Plot Keywords:

woods | flat tire | zombie

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Taglines:

A couple is infected with a mysterious and deadly disease after their car breaks down in the woods.

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Genres:

Horror | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some language and violence

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

French German English

Filming Locations:

Idyllwild, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$750,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

ANOC Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

Actor Jonathan Flanigan's first name is spelled "Jonathan" in the opening credits and "Johnathan" in the closing credits.

User Reviews

a stylish take

a pleasant surprise, and a stylish take on the tired zombie formula. highly recommended for fans of the horror genre that want a different take on the whole zombie mythology. I enjoyed the questions it raised. People are way to hard of this film, it seems most people just want the same story told over and over again, with people baricaded in some structure as zombies swarm around them. I personally would appreciate more different approaches to zombies like this film. My main complaint is the horrid American packaging. Why would you take a movie that presents it's story in a unique way, and then just slap on the most generic cover you can find on it. Why not play up to the strengths of the film, instead of dumbing it down. Sigh, I still recommend this film.