Retardead (Video 2008)

The evil Dr. Stern returns, armed with a lethal intelligence serum that yields horrific results at the Butte County Institute for Special Education.

Directors:

Rick Popko, Dan West

Writers:

Rick Popko (screenplay), Dan West (screenplay)

Stars:

Rick Popko, Tony Adams, Michael Allen

Cast

Credited cast:
Rick Popko	...	Deputy Rick / Porn Actress / Doctor / Ripper Detective
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tony Adams	...	Agent Russo
Michael Allen	...	Institute Director
Shamika Baker	...	Living Dead Girl
Jello Biafra	...	Mayor Anton Sinclaire
Billy Borrelli	...	Herbert Lee Dalton
Scott Britton	...	F.B.I agent
John Brown	...	Car Crash Victim / F.B.I. agent
Dan Burr	...	Dr. Stern
Rick Burr	...	F.B.I. training instructor
Timm Carney	...	Timmy
Molly Celaschi	...	Scientist Zombie
K.C. Coker	...	Helicopter Pilot / Helicopter zombie
Katita Crutcher	...	Rolo's mother
Ken Dashner	...	Concession Announcer / Professor Downing / Last Zombie Standing

Storyline

The evil Dr. Stern returns, armed with a lethal intelligence serum that yields horrific results at the Butte County Institute for Special Education.

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Plot Keywords:

one word title | sheriff | retardation | deputy | zombie | 

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Taglines:

They're not so special anymore!

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 July 2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

USA

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

4321 Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 100 min (original)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color Color (MiniDV)

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

User Reviews

They're not zombies, they're just . . . . . special. Oh wait, nope, yep, they ARE zombies.

If you have managed to get through your life without viewing the dubiously-titled Monsturd (a film that is about a turd monster, funnily enough) then you may be feeling pretty pleased with yourself. However, despite the low budget and the juvenile aspect of the whole thing, Monsturd was actually a reasonably amusing and entertaining film and certainly had a lot more energy and wit than many mainstream horror movies. Retardead is a loose sequel to that film - the turd monster is gone but the meddling doctor is still at large and this time decides to mess about with brains, inadvertently creating a bit of a viral problem

• and it's even funnier and more enjoyable than the previous movie.

The acting is a bit hit and miss but most of the leads are pretty good. Rick Popko and Dan West wrote and directed the thing together and they also have fun on screen as, respectively, Deputy Rick and Deputy Dan. Paul Weiner is okay as Sheriff Duncan, Beth West is fine as Agent Hannigan and Dan Burr is a lot of fun as the diabolical Dr. Stern.

The constant background noise and varied special effects always serve to remind you that the budget probably wouldn't cover the cost of a nice, new Hawaiian shirt for Michael Bay but the film certainly makes up for that with perfect pacing, a fun script and one or two all-out gore moments to please fans of blood and guts. Okay, mistakes are visible and there's never any attempt at realism but that all just adds to the charm of this film, a movie that also starts off with a hilarious recreation of cinema ads from a bygone era.

It's worth bearing in mind that this is, first and foremost, a horror COMEDY so those who like their nastiness without any laughs should look elsewhere. But for those who sometimes enjoy that mix of genres will be very pleased with this film - it provides enough cheap and cheerful viscera while also sprinkling scenes with numerous, surprisingly effective, comedic moments.