This is a zombie-horror-comedy with potent dose of laughs to release the tension built up by the scares! By far one of the best among the short ones I'd watched recently! Well acted, well filmed, great special Make-up effects collaborating to bring some of our worst nightmares to vivid on the big-screen! The script is clean and simple but keeps you on guessing right to the end. Absolutely worthy to mention performances from the entire Cast but in my opinion the greatest must-see-hilarious-performance is for sure the actor Benjamin Scott. Benjamin Performance as the reporter Andrew is definitely a highlight! Brainless Killers hast everything that a Zombie movie is supposed to present and a considerable extra-mile for its Director Ren Thackham.
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Laugh out loud Aussie comedy with a subtle yet pertinent subtext of consumerism and animal rights.
jamie-2631515 August 2016
Thackham has directed two shorts now that I have had the pleasure of seeing. Lady Luck premiered at the NYFA graduates screening to a rapturous reception, and her sophomore effort Brainless Killers goes one step further in it's striking social commentary alongside her established visual flare and tight visual story telling. The cinematography and work of Jeremy Bradley as DOP goes hand in hand with the grim, darkly satirical vision of the director.
This low budget film has excelled in it's production design and visual effects; elements that are usually ambitious and tricky for emerging filmmakers to tackle; yet Brainless Killers sets the bench mark high for creating a fictional world rife with visual idiosyncrasies in it's set, costumes and makeup.
The performances are genuinely funny, with Thackham's background in filmic gags and experience around stand up comedians prevailing in her tight editing and consideration of timing and rhythmic beats. Particular kudos must go to Ian Mathers for his short yet striking role as a demure and pandering member of the undead.
The film's acknowledgment and commentary on the blase' nature of contemporary Australian society is probably what makes this genre piece work so well as a hybrid between thriller and comedy, and Thackham's playfulness and energy as a young director can not be understated.
4/5 stars.
This low budget film has excelled in it's production design and visual effects; elements that are usually ambitious and tricky for emerging filmmakers to tackle; yet Brainless Killers sets the bench mark high for creating a fictional world rife with visual idiosyncrasies in it's set, costumes and makeup.
The performances are genuinely funny, with Thackham's background in filmic gags and experience around stand up comedians prevailing in her tight editing and consideration of timing and rhythmic beats. Particular kudos must go to Ian Mathers for his short yet striking role as a demure and pandering member of the undead.
The film's acknowledgment and commentary on the blase' nature of contemporary Australian society is probably what makes this genre piece work so well as a hybrid between thriller and comedy, and Thackham's playfulness and energy as a young director can not be understated.
4/5 stars.
Hilarious!!!
CarmaSharon7 June 2016
Absolutely Hilarious!!! I could't stop laughing! what a brilliant,unique Aussie production. Awesome cast, story, jokes. loved everything about it. its the kind of short film, that is simply asking for more, I wish it was a web series, in fact- i think it should be! or a feature film. the cast was superb, the make up was divine and so realistic, totally professional cinematography, can't believe it was done in such low budget. that's an indication of true talent and a brilliant director. filmmakers and zombie lovers- this one is to watch and learn. and of course laugh your ass off at the same time. I'm a fan. a must watch!
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