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Bollywood Joins The Zombie Apocalypse
In global news, Indian filmmakers have decided to jump on the zombie craze that is sweeping the world like a plague – but a good plague, as far as I’m concerned. In an attempt to attract younger audiences, Bollywood is producing its first three Hindi zombie films: Rise of the Zombie (directed by Luke Kenny and Devaki Singh) was released April 5, Go Goa Gone, a zombie comedy – “zom-com” if you will – to be released in May, and then Rock the Shaadi later this year. Rock the Shaadi will be accompanied by a graphic novel.
India’s first Zombie Film!
Rise of the Zombie is the first in a planned trilogy. Director Kenny, who also stars in the film as a wildlife photographer who becomes one of the living dead, is excited for the new direction of Bollywood, saying, “We’ve been wanting to make something like this within the Hindi film industry setup, and we realized that within the horror film genre, nobody has ever touched the zombie genre.” Indeed, the few horror films Bollywood has done in the past have featured ghosts and the afterlife, both of which are common in Hindu mythology. India doesn’t have a tradition of zombie folklore, so the filmmakers have faced the challenge of educating Indian audiences about the zombie concept – though younger audiences versed in Hollywood films should be quick to jump on board. The filmmakers have also tried to give the film international appeal and make the movie as realistic as possible despite a limited budget. After all, they’re hoping that this exploration of the undead will bring a spark of life back into the fading art of Bollywood – only a bit of a pun intended – and Kenny is optimistic: “My producers and I realize that there is a market there for films that are in this genre, and that market will only grow.”
India’s answer to the zombie slayer. Killing dead people is a hard day’s work.
The two later films are also hoping this genre will catch on in India. Go Goa Gone features Saif Ali Khan, one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, as a faux-Russian zombie hunter. The trailer has reached 2.3 million hits since March (and I have to say, despite the language barrier for some of it, it looks quite amazing). Hopefully, these zombie flicks will be the perfect present for Indian cinema as it celebrates 100 years of filmmaking.
The Walking Dead: “When the Dead Come Knocking” Recap & Review
Stress abounds in this week’s episode! Michonne joins the Ricktatorship at the prison, while Glenn and Maggie stay at Chateau Woodbury. There’s a lot of upset words, and stuff happens. Review commence!
Happy Thanksgiving All!
Happy Thanksgiving from Corpse Loot! Always beware vengeful zombie turkeys!
The Walking Dead: “Hounded” Review
Rick continues to cope with his heartbreak, Carol’s fate is revealed, Andrea works out her… um, “place” in Woodbury, and Merle and Michonne go toe to toe. All a day’s work in the post apocalypse. Spoilers ahead.
The Walking Dead: “Say The Word” Review
The fifth episode this season, Say The Word is understandably slower and spends its time equally split between the aftermath of the last episode as Team Rick tries to move on, and Andrea’s antics at Woodbury. Spoilers as usual.
The Walking Dead “Killer Within” Review: Best Episode Yet
For those who have not seen this episode yet – GO AND WATCH. It’s pretty damn amazing. That said, spoilers ahead.
This episode opens with a mysterious someone in a prison jumpsuit guiding them toward Team Rick’s cell block. The group is currently arguing what to do with Axel and Oscar, the two remaining convicts they let live in another cell block. Rick wants to send them on their way with a week’s worth of supplies, whereas T-Dog, getting his only bit of character development after two-ish seasons, petitions for them to join their group. He is, naturally, out voted, and the two are locked away in preparation for their…excursion.
Walking Dead: “Walk With Me” Review
This weekend was all about Andrea, Michonne, and The Governor. Oh and Merle’s back in his twisted little glory.
This episode was a much more sedate one than usual, with nearly all of the tension coming from character interaction, and very little due to the “creepers” as the Govenor and his people call them. Spoilers will, as usual, follow.
Walking Dead: “Sick” Review
The fight for Hershel’s life is on, while the fight to maintain their place in the prison is threatened by some prisoners who witnessed Hershel’s leg being lopped off. It’s all quite serious y’all.
