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The Gingerdead Man

  • 20052005
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 10m
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3.4/10
4.2K
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The Gingerdead Man (2005)
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
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4.2K
YOUR RATING
    • Charles Band
    • William Butler(story)
    • Domonic Muir
  • Stars
    • Gary Busey
    • Robin Sydney
    • Ryan Locke
    • Charles Band
    • William Butler(story)
    • Domonic Muir
  • Stars
    • Gary Busey
    • Robin Sydney
    • Ryan Locke
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    • 85User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
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    Gary Busey
    Gary Busey
    • Millard Findlemeyer
    Robin Sydney
    Robin Sydney
    • Sarah Leigh
    Ryan Locke
    Ryan Locke
    • Amos Cadbury
    Larry Cedar
    Larry Cedar
    • Jimmy Dean
    Alexia Aleman
    • Lorna Dean
    Newell Alexander
    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
    Margaret Blye
    • Betty Leigh
    Jonathan Chase
    Jonathan Chase
    • Brick Fields
    Lisa Cohen
    • Diner Patrons
    Diane Collins
    • Bake Sale Customer
    Joe Dain
    Joe Dain
    • Bake Sale Customer
    Dana K. Harrloe
    • Bake Sale Customer
    Coy Koehler
    • Diner Patrons
    Debra Mayer
    Debra Mayer
    • Nurse #1
      • Charles Band
      • William Butler(story)
      • Domonic Muir
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    • 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
      The protagonists in the bakery are unable to contact the police about the ginger-dead man murdering people because the land-line has been cut and Lorna's cellphone battery is dead. But they are not trapped in the bakery, multiple times characters walk in and out of the front door as cars drive by them in the street. Although it was late at night, they could have still flagged down a car or run to a neighbor and had them call the police.
    • Quotes

      Amos Cadbury: What the hell is that ?

      Millard: It sure ain't the Pillsbury fucking doughboy.

    • Connections
      Edited into Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      I Can't Help This
      Written and Performed by Charles Band

      Courtesy of Tentacula Music

    User reviews85

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    Nothing special and surprisingly boring. 1 1/2 out of 5 stars
    The problem with this video cheapie isn't necessarily the concept. Sure the concept is cheesy and all but the film itself should abide by the rules of a good cheesy movie. Instead half of this film focuses on a teenage love triangle in bakery one scary night. It's like watching a soap opera called 'General Bakery'. The biggest plot hole here is that everyone stays inside the friggin bakery and lets a Gingerbread Man chase them around! No one ever thinks to get out or go get help when someone is hurt. Also there is no explanation whatsoever as to who the guy with the black cape was that brought the gingerbread dough to the bakery (I'm supposing it was Darth Vader). Of course it takes a little blood mixed with this dough to make an evil gingerbread man, so it just so happens someone cuts their finger while getting out the dough and viola! Vader knew it would happen.

    The first couple of scenes with the Gingerdead Man made me laugh. I think it's funny to see Busey in gingerbread man form. It's just weird. But there isn't enough of him and the good stuff that makes a good cheesy straight to video flick.

    The problem with this film is that it isn't fun enough. They tried to be a little too serious at times with the love story and the attempt at humor, especially the one guy acting like a superhero-ninja wannabe, can be particularly painful to watch.

    I love Charles Band, his movies in the late 80's and early 90's have and still entertain me greatly, but this stuff coming out lately just ain't what it used to be.
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    • Feb 12, 2006

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    • Release date
      • November 8, 2005 (United States)
      • United States
      • Full Movie on Hulu
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • The Pink Motel & Cadillac Jack's Diner, 9457 San Fernando Road, Sun Valley, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Shoot Productions
      • Full Moon Entertainment
      • Talos Entertainment
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    • 1 hour 10 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby SR

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