The film's underlying connection is obviously the lot of zombie films which have filled the last decades since Romero's "Night of the Living Dead" (1968). Although its approach is rather a different one. Not horror or the paranoid feeling of being enclosed by undead is the theme, but the problems and boons that come with being transformed to an undead. So you get the feeling of what's like to be one of the "evil" kind. And in this it's pretty funny, because there are many scenes in which the teenage actors are reacting unexpected, but never miss the point to be what they are: a bunch of maturing youths, whose only interests are in women, booze and party! So you better won't expect to find any trace of subtile character-play or the tragic evaluation of one's unforgiving fate - what doesn't mean that there are no interesting story-bends in it. You bet they are! The cast is fine with me, with the special appearance of Sissi Perlinger, a more or less well known comedian, as way-to-cool mother. Moments of blood & gore are limited, for which it's not the film's intention to shock you out of your skin and also the brief nudity is way too normal nowadays. The German rating is 12+ (PG) and nothing to discuss about. Interestingly there this a similar film out now with the title "Shaun of the dead" which takes on the funny sides of zombie-films, too, although it has a better making and the puns are more precise than in this one. But hey, it's a German film, alright? What else should one expect from a small budget and trivial story? So lean back, enjoy the film ...and remember the horrid times when there were films with the name "Zwei Nasen tanken Super"!
20 Reviews
A decent but hilarious movie combining comedy with typical zombie images
screech-63 November 2004
OK, out of the previews I knew this was a pretty funny movie. The topic on it was obvious.
This movie is made in Germany, obviously out of the title and it probably won't ever come to the US. There are only German actors in it who fit their characters pretty well. The special actor in this movie is Collien Fernandes. It's not a usual movie for her to be in though she's looking veeeery nice, even in this movie.
'Die Nacht der lebenden Loser' is not a real Horror-Movie, rather a Horror-Comedy-Movie with more comedy in it than horror. There are no real scary scenes and just a few slightly shocking moments. So even your girl should be pretty amused by it.
I could imagine that it's related to the bunch of zombie movies which came out (more or less) recently, like Resident Evil 2 and 28 days later. Though without being like them at all. It has got a whole bunch of funny scenes in it like when parts are falling off of the characters, flat comments and dark humor. I really enjoyed watching it and laughed a lot at several moments. Though I need to mention that I really like this kind of humor.
The characters are done well and the zombieteenagers look really freaky as the movie goes on further.
The Plot outline describes all you need to know about the story of this movie.
This movie is not necessarily one of the top (comedy) movies you might have seen, though I still recommend watching it!
This movie is made in Germany, obviously out of the title and it probably won't ever come to the US. There are only German actors in it who fit their characters pretty well. The special actor in this movie is Collien Fernandes. It's not a usual movie for her to be in though she's looking veeeery nice, even in this movie.
'Die Nacht der lebenden Loser' is not a real Horror-Movie, rather a Horror-Comedy-Movie with more comedy in it than horror. There are no real scary scenes and just a few slightly shocking moments. So even your girl should be pretty amused by it.
I could imagine that it's related to the bunch of zombie movies which came out (more or less) recently, like Resident Evil 2 and 28 days later. Though without being like them at all. It has got a whole bunch of funny scenes in it like when parts are falling off of the characters, flat comments and dark humor. I really enjoyed watching it and laughed a lot at several moments. Though I need to mention that I really like this kind of humor.
The characters are done well and the zombieteenagers look really freaky as the movie goes on further.
The Plot outline describes all you need to know about the story of this movie.
This movie is not necessarily one of the top (comedy) movies you might have seen, though I still recommend watching it!
Immensely entertaining!
Coventry18 March 2006
A German horror comedy that successfully spoofs all possible clichés of zombie films without ever paying any disrespect to the real genre classics or ending up as a retarded 90 minutes joke itself??? It's almost impossible to accept such a thing exists and yet here's Mathias Dinter's "Night of the Living Dorks"! I swear, unless you absolutely have no sense of humor in you, you can't but enjoy this silly story about three typical German high-school nerds that suddenly move up the social ladder because they have the strength and advantages of the living dead. In a desperate attempt to conquer a girl's heart (and body), Philip and his friends Konrad and Wurst (what's in a name) undergo a voodoo ritual and become soiled by the ashes of a dead Haitian zombie. There's no result at first but, after a car accident, our jolly trio is immune to pain and has developed an insatiable desire for raw meat. While Konrad and Wurst are having the time of their lives abusing their zombie powers, Philip turns to his loving neighbor girl for a cure. This light-headed and spirited production contains all the necessary ingredients to guarantee brainless entertainment and yet a lot more, too. Whereas other German movies are frequently uptight (no offense to any German readers...), "Night of the Living Dorks" specifically focuses on laughing with stereotypes and even the country's own national history. All the gags and references towards classic films in the script already featured in previous zombie comedies and yet this movie still feels fresh and innovating. Even the jokes that aren't zombie-related, like soft-drug usage or the "crush on teacher"-syndrome, are effective and will make you chuckle. The acting of the boys is pretty good, while the girls all look ravishing and show quite a bit of naked flesh. The gory situations aren't as outrageous as I thought, which is probably due to the German rating system, but there certainly is some nice sloth to enjoy. Many will disagree, maybe, but I think this pleasant German surprise doesn't have to yield much to similar movies like "Shaun of the Dead", "Return of the Living Dead" or "The Dead Hate The Living". Bring out the six-packs of beer!
German entertaining cinema at its best
pontram1 May 2009
I recommend this movie to everyone from the age of 14 up to 66, who has a sense for black humor, sarcasm and persiflage. If your language is English, use subtitles, because the English dubbing would take down your rating from 8 to 3.
The movie has several well played and sympathetic characters, a nice story and good camera, actors and cut. It is obviously made like productions from America, but with an unique German approach, so it isn't a copy but a distinct work.
It is simply an enjoying movie, with funny dialogs, silly situations and some slapstick in a positive manner. Of course you can call the humor not very subtly, although it's sometimes almost black, but remember the target audience. And who would call Monty Python subtly ?
The youngster's acting is convincing, especially Thomas Schmieder as Konrad, but also Manuel Cortez as Wurst and Tino Mewes as Philip and the supporting actors.
It is a light-footed and fast comedy with some clichés, but obviously made with heart and soul. The clichés do their work and are not disturbing. The whole team is mastering the task with pleasure for them and for us. It is a shame that this movie didn't get the success it deserves in Germany.
The movie has several well played and sympathetic characters, a nice story and good camera, actors and cut. It is obviously made like productions from America, but with an unique German approach, so it isn't a copy but a distinct work.
It is simply an enjoying movie, with funny dialogs, silly situations and some slapstick in a positive manner. Of course you can call the humor not very subtly, although it's sometimes almost black, but remember the target audience. And who would call Monty Python subtly ?
The youngster's acting is convincing, especially Thomas Schmieder as Konrad, but also Manuel Cortez as Wurst and Tino Mewes as Philip and the supporting actors.
It is a light-footed and fast comedy with some clichés, but obviously made with heart and soul. The clichés do their work and are not disturbing. The whole team is mastering the task with pleasure for them and for us. It is a shame that this movie didn't get the success it deserves in Germany.
Extremely Funny Parody of Zombie Movies
claudio_carvalho13 April 2008
The school friends Philip (Tino Mewes), Wurst (Manuel Cortez) and Konrad (Thomas Schmieder) are high-school losers: Philip desires the sexy Uschi (Nadine Germann), an easy girl for successful boys; the complex Konrad lists all the humiliations he has been submitted in school; and Wurst only cares to dope himself and smoke pot. Philip's next door Gothic neighbor Rebecca (Collien Fernandes) has a non-corresponded crush on Philip. When Rebecca performs an ancient voodoo ritual in the cemetery with her friends, Philip and his friends arrive, mocking the ceremony and are accidentally blasted with zombie ashes from Haiti. Then, while driving his van, Wurst smokes marijuana but he has a car accident and the trio dies. However, they awake in the morgue and sooner they realize that they have become zombies. While seeking an antidote in the Necronomicon, Konrad, Wurst and Philip find the advantages of being zombies, becoming successful due to their recently acquired strength.
"Die Nacht der Lebenden Loser" is an extremely funny parody of zombie movies, a sort of "American Pie" meeting "Night of the Living Dead" or "Shaun of the Dead". The result is hilarious and this enjoyable movie is highly recommended to make the viewer forget, for example, the defeat of his soccer team (my case today), since it is impossible not laughing along the 89 minutes running time. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): "A Noite dos Mortos-Bobos" ("The Night of the Dead-Fools")
"Die Nacht der Lebenden Loser" is an extremely funny parody of zombie movies, a sort of "American Pie" meeting "Night of the Living Dead" or "Shaun of the Dead". The result is hilarious and this enjoyable movie is highly recommended to make the viewer forget, for example, the defeat of his soccer team (my case today), since it is impossible not laughing along the 89 minutes running time. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): "A Noite dos Mortos-Bobos" ("The Night of the Dead-Fools")
Great humor, refreshing cinema!
Patient44430 September 2014
Few horror-comedies out there, and most of them usually rely on gore and extremely bad language for the gags, but not this one, oh no, Night of the living dorks is a sure winner!
I won't go into details, cause they are better to be explored by the viewer and keep the fresh pace throughout the entire movie, but I can assure you, this dark comedic production will not make you gag, smile, or snort a little, but laugh out loud plenty of times! The script is wonderfully written, the actors do their work lovely and there will be a few surprises for you here and there, so keep your eyes opened and be ready to giggle! Other such great productions are: One eyed monsters, Grabbers, Botched, My name is Bruce! And after these recommendations, I'm gonna stop writing, as Night of the living dorks is a movie to be watched first, then discussed! Go, play it and have your fun!
Cheers!
I won't go into details, cause they are better to be explored by the viewer and keep the fresh pace throughout the entire movie, but I can assure you, this dark comedic production will not make you gag, smile, or snort a little, but laugh out loud plenty of times! The script is wonderfully written, the actors do their work lovely and there will be a few surprises for you here and there, so keep your eyes opened and be ready to giggle! Other such great productions are: One eyed monsters, Grabbers, Botched, My name is Bruce! And after these recommendations, I'm gonna stop writing, as Night of the living dorks is a movie to be watched first, then discussed! Go, play it and have your fun!
Cheers!
Imagine a mix of American Pie and Zombieland gone horribly wrong
Horst_In_Translation18 May 2017
Warning: Spoilers
"Die Nacht der lebenden Loser" is a German movie from 2004, so this one will have its 15th anniversary two years from now. The writer an director of this 90-minute movie is Matthias Dinter and if you take a look at his body of work, then you probably already can roughly estimate the quality to expect here. Or I should say the lack of quality. The script is a mess and the "actors" add their best (worst) to sink this film even further. Even the likes of Henry Gründler who may be a talented comedian are just no quality performers in terms of film acting, even if it is comedy. There are many familiar names in here, but they are all more entertainers than actors. Then again, the actors aren't any better. Just taking a look at the lead trio here, they are all basically interchangeable with their performances and absolutely nothing about their characters stands out at all. Not through the acting. Not through the writing. This is the story of three teenagers who turn into zombies after a fateful coincidence of events. But this transformation was needed for them to find out who they really are and who/what really matters to them. Finally, the likes of actors like Hendrik Borgmann (GZSZ) or other actors whose most known credits is "Sturm der Liebe" being in here says it all about the quality of the cast. There were just so many scenes when the dialogues did not feel authentic at all, but written and thus exactly what they were. You never had the impression you were watching actually existing characters (of course there are fantasy elements, but still) and the actors sure didn't make things better. And they also never came off like zombies, just like people with pretty weak zombie make-up on them. Now if this had at least been somewhat charming with the romance element attached to it and the way the central character and Ulmen's get together, but it was all predictable and for the sake of it and once again the lack of talent in acting and writing makes this painful to watch. The genuine drama moments like the knife scene at the end are ones where the film actually dares to take itself seriously despite how garbage it is. If people say films today here in Germany are worse than 15 years ago, they need to check out this one because it refutes the theory completely on its own. And still it is pretty famous still even today, most certainly the most known work by almost everybody involved with the project and that shows how much people are curious about zombie movies. But there is not a single reason to love this one. It is a huge mess and a definite contender for worst 2004 film. I highly recommend to stay far far away from any copy of "Night of the Living Dorks".
Sucks. Blood, that is.
Karl Self28 July 2014
Warning: Spoilers
As far as German teenage comedies go, this one at least doesn't suck. Instead it offers an interesting twist on the spoof zombie genre. Three high school friends hang out with the local three-goths-high goth scene and take part in a half-arsed "waking the dead" ceremony with them. Then, they die in a car crash. To their surprise the ceremony did work after all and they're now zombies ... complete with a zest for human flesh, superhuman strength and their very flesh rotting on their bones. For a while they exploit their new abilities by taking revenge on cruel gym teachers and school bullies and pursuing their love interests. At this point the pretty impressive supporting cast comes into play and manages to patch over the now somewhat stolid plot. Our hero Philip chases after the posh Uschi who turns out to be the type of female sexual predator who constantly talks about getting it off and pleasing her man and who will be the first to be brutally offed by the zombies in a run-of-the-mill US-American teen comedy. While this movie has taken many cues from standard Hollywood fare, at least they've decided to let the sexual predator chick off in this case. The film steers towards a pretty far-fetched but at least fairly original ending.
I didn't get to see this movie when it came out ten years ago. Then I recently remembered it and decided to catch up. Overall this is what it claims to be, a working teenage zombie comedy. Since those are pretty thin on German ground, it's a fat shame that nothing much became of the director nor his primary cast.
I didn't get to see this movie when it came out ten years ago. Then I recently remembered it and decided to catch up. Overall this is what it claims to be, a working teenage zombie comedy. Since those are pretty thin on German ground, it's a fat shame that nothing much became of the director nor his primary cast.
Quite average on all levels
hellholehorror5 October 2017
A lesser version of Idle Hands (1999) due to the pot references and a lesser version of Shaun of the Dead (2004) due to the zombie comedy. This would have been great if they were geeks or nerds but they were dorks and that was just annoying. There are plenty of stoner and drug references which could be a political stab against the brain-dead generation but I really doubt that. I didn't laugh very much and I found my attention slipping quite a lot. It was quite funny, quite entertaining, quite interesting and quite average on all levels. Good idea made without flair.
Decent....
cyclone25915 April 2007
Warning: Spoilers
"Night of the Living Dorks" was OK in it's own right. I can't say that the story was exceptional, nor was the acting, effects, etc., but it did blend two genres: comedy and horror effectively enough.
The movie "borrowed" elements from such American teen comedies as American Pie, Revenge of the Nerds and Weird Science and mixes them with the obvious: Night of the Living Dead.
I won't be giving anything away by saying there's teen zombies, revenge and bare breasts (not in that order though). There isn't anything too terrifying, although there's some gore, but nothing over-the-top. Most of the humor is flat, but it does have its moments.
Anyway, not as bad as some... not as good as others. Overall, good attempt from the Germans for the genre..
The movie "borrowed" elements from such American teen comedies as American Pie, Revenge of the Nerds and Weird Science and mixes them with the obvious: Night of the Living Dead.
I won't be giving anything away by saying there's teen zombies, revenge and bare breasts (not in that order though). There isn't anything too terrifying, although there's some gore, but nothing over-the-top. Most of the humor is flat, but it does have its moments.
Anyway, not as bad as some... not as good as others. Overall, good attempt from the Germans for the genre..
no good
snrsnrsnrsnr21 May 2005
my god, this movie was bad! The acting was extremely poor, really amateurish. It didn't let me forget for one minute that I was watching actors (well, sort of...) in a movie. Some good jokes, I'll admit that. Most of them were shown in the trailers. Another semi-plus is Collien Fernandes... she's just nice to look at (though her acting skills are rather poor too).
After half of the film I walked out. I must say, that my standards for movies are not very high. And I was well aware, that this was going to be a somewhat silly teen comedy. But still... Avoid this movie, if your standards are not very low.
After half of the film I walked out. I must say, that my standards for movies are not very high. And I was well aware, that this was going to be a somewhat silly teen comedy. But still... Avoid this movie, if your standards are not very low.
Very enjoyable
mmeeder43415 June 2005
Invite some friends, get some beer, watch this movie and enjoy it !!! I did so, and we all had a really good time! Of course it is no blockbuster Vampire-Movie... Collien Fernandez is not Winona Ryder, Manuel Cortez is not Gary Oldmann and Tino Mewes is actually not really Brad Pitt. BUT: It is extremely amusing, the DVD-Extras are superb, and for such a low-budget movie the effects are OK.
There are no splatter-blood-spilling-brain dripping scenes in it, so everyone can really enjoy it.
So... Have fun, and if you liked the movie recommend it to your friends! Little independent Movies MUST be supported (and this one is worth it)
There are no splatter-blood-spilling-brain dripping scenes in it, so everyone can really enjoy it.
So... Have fun, and if you liked the movie recommend it to your friends! Little independent Movies MUST be supported (and this one is worth it)
Definitely funny if a little too much like an American teen flick
lazarillo13 February 2008
As others have said this is kind "Revenge of the Nerds" meets "Night of the Living Dead". It's also kind of sweet and romantic in a way. It kind of reminded me of Bob Balaban's underrated horror/comedy "My Boyfriend's Back" released about ten years ago or "Idle Hands" a little more recently. After participating in a hilariously screwed-up graveyard ritual with some half-assed satanists, three nerdy losers are killed in car accident (which results from a hilarious bong-related mishap), and come back to life as zombies. They decide to use their undead abilities to get revenge on their enemies and chase after the girls of their dreams.
To this movie's credit it's very funny, and all the characters, especially the three protagonists, are well-drawn and likable. There's also some subtle jokes like the characters attending "Friedrich Nietzsche High School" (which actually might not be a joke in Germany) and the homosexual gym teacher named "Mr. Stalin". The downside though is it's a little too much like a modern-day American teen movie (which makes it pretty ironic that Hollywood is apparently going to remake this). The teens are ridiculously horny even by teenage standards and there is no end to the gross-out, sexually related humor, yet there is also very little (female) nudity. The main protagonist is in love with an icy Aryan blonde, but in typical Hollywood teen movie fashion doesn't seem to notice that the "goth" girl-next-door who taught him how to kiss is absolutely gorgeous. I also wish it were even more "politically incorrect"--the funniest scenes are the ones Hollywood would have been too leery to put in a teen movie, like the irresponsible dope smoking while driving or the scene where the dim-witted satanists accidentally draw a Star of David instead of a pentagram ("The only thing you're going to summon with that is the Jewish Council!").
If you are going to watch a modern-day teenage movie though, you could certainly do worse than this (a lot worse).
To this movie's credit it's very funny, and all the characters, especially the three protagonists, are well-drawn and likable. There's also some subtle jokes like the characters attending "Friedrich Nietzsche High School" (which actually might not be a joke in Germany) and the homosexual gym teacher named "Mr. Stalin". The downside though is it's a little too much like a modern-day American teen movie (which makes it pretty ironic that Hollywood is apparently going to remake this). The teens are ridiculously horny even by teenage standards and there is no end to the gross-out, sexually related humor, yet there is also very little (female) nudity. The main protagonist is in love with an icy Aryan blonde, but in typical Hollywood teen movie fashion doesn't seem to notice that the "goth" girl-next-door who taught him how to kiss is absolutely gorgeous. I also wish it were even more "politically incorrect"--the funniest scenes are the ones Hollywood would have been too leery to put in a teen movie, like the irresponsible dope smoking while driving or the scene where the dim-witted satanists accidentally draw a Star of David instead of a pentagram ("The only thing you're going to summon with that is the Jewish Council!").
If you are going to watch a modern-day teenage movie though, you could certainly do worse than this (a lot worse).
Funny horror-comedy from Germany...
armandcbris9 November 2005
I saw this film as part of the Cinemuerte Horror Film Festival in Vancouver recently, and I have to say that I did enjoy it, as silly as it was.
The characters were affable, the zombie and gore effects were solid, and the storyline was good fun. You actually got to like the three "losers" and the preppy-rich kids were fun to hate. Don't listen to the person who commented on "bad acting", because they don't know what they're talking about. There was no bad acting in this movie at all. The actors were all very natural, and seemed like real teenagers, despite the fantastic situations they were in.
Anyway, when this film will reach DVD on North American shores is hard to tell, but if you like 80's-style teen comedy flicks, and are a fan of zombies and gore (there are some gross and violent scenes, but nothing as extreme as what you'd see in a Romero film, and they're mostly played for laughs), then this film is good for a laugh and worth renting. It's certainly better than most teen flicks coming out of Hollywood these days!
The characters were affable, the zombie and gore effects were solid, and the storyline was good fun. You actually got to like the three "losers" and the preppy-rich kids were fun to hate. Don't listen to the person who commented on "bad acting", because they don't know what they're talking about. There was no bad acting in this movie at all. The actors were all very natural, and seemed like real teenagers, despite the fantastic situations they were in.
Anyway, when this film will reach DVD on North American shores is hard to tell, but if you like 80's-style teen comedy flicks, and are a fan of zombies and gore (there are some gross and violent scenes, but nothing as extreme as what you'd see in a Romero film, and they're mostly played for laughs), then this film is good for a laugh and worth renting. It's certainly better than most teen flicks coming out of Hollywood these days!
A unique take on the zombie genre, this film is a must see.
sonjaba7 November 2006
Upon contemplation, I have realized that there is a formula that just plain works when it comes to movies. It is like a recipe of sorts. As a base, the film must always have well developed, endearing characters. I must laugh out loud at various points throughout the film, yet the humor, at times, should be subtle enough that not everyone understands the jokes (this is my self-indulgent side who loves more than nothing else to break out in the childish chorus: "I know something you don't know"). You must add a pinch of profane language, and yes the perpetual hope of seeing attractive naked woman on the screen (even better if this hope comes to fruition). If all these elements are thrown together, you are sure to have yourself a tasty little treat that can be enjoyed time and time again. Well given the aforementioned qualities of a good film, Night of the Living Dorks is a recipe I can not wait to cook up for friends. When this film comes out on DVD, I am going to serve this dish on all occasions. A must see for any horror/comedy fans!
"Night of the Living Dorks" rocks! It's "American Pie" meets "Night of the Living Dead"
pulpfictionman16 June 2007
Warning: Spoilers
It is so rare that I see a teen horror film that works on so many different levels, the way "Night of the Living Dorks" does. This film is fun, charming and even scary at times. Thus, I was shocked to see some "real dork" posting all these negative comments about this amazing film, which unfortunately comes up as the first user comment one sees, when most of the user comments on "Night of the Living Dorks" are favorable.
My only advice is watch the film in German (with English subtitles) because the dubbed version is lame, and the actual voices of the actors in this movie are hilarious. After a while, I didn't even need the subtitles, even though my German consists of "Speiken Zi Deutch!"
Go buy this movie! A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
My only advice is watch the film in German (with English subtitles) because the dubbed version is lame, and the actual voices of the actors in this movie are hilarious. After a while, I didn't even need the subtitles, even though my German consists of "Speiken Zi Deutch!"
Go buy this movie! A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
Totally worth watching!!!!
hazchick17114 October 2008
Even though its in German it is dubbed English and is amazing!!
its SO funny XD The actors were fantastic and the special effects were hilarious and with the make up it really ,makes this awesome film even better :D!!! A very good teen flick ( and much better than the average American XD) its a certificate 15 and contains strong language, comic horror, and loads of sex drugs and rock and roll!!!!! If your a fan of zombie movies like Shaun of the dead then this is totally the film for you!! i really enjoyed it!! Its not really that scary but it is really really really funny and enjoyable. I would totally advise you to watch this film and see for yourself how funny and amazing this film is XD.
its SO funny XD The actors were fantastic and the special effects were hilarious and with the make up it really ,makes this awesome film even better :D!!! A very good teen flick ( and much better than the average American XD) its a certificate 15 and contains strong language, comic horror, and loads of sex drugs and rock and roll!!!!! If your a fan of zombie movies like Shaun of the dead then this is totally the film for you!! i really enjoyed it!! Its not really that scary but it is really really really funny and enjoyable. I would totally advise you to watch this film and see for yourself how funny and amazing this film is XD.
Awesome Zombie comedy
luckylaraib5 February 2010
well i only write reviews for the movies which i really love.. so that's why i am writing it. i really loved this one.. its a 100% time pass.. i don't know why this movie is with very average ratings.. i thought it is a blockbuster.. my friend give it to me and i was having nothing more to watch so i watched it and i think i did a good mistake :P cause this movie is really cool.. This movie was really awesome from starting to end .. i really loved it they actors they played great characters and they act very well i love the other cast too the teacher lover , the nerd everyone beats him and the main character one .. there are many laughs in the movie if you are a teenager or a adult and love comedy movies then this one is a must watch movie..
Acting 10/9.. no doubt.. Comedy 10/10..
go and Watch it now...
Acting 10/9.. no doubt.. Comedy 10/10..
go and Watch it now...
The ultimate in German teen zombie comedy!
grinderwahnsinn29 July 2011
First and foremost: this movie really rocks. I am a native German speaker and I quickly took a gaze at the English pretty horribly dubbed trailer which does not come close to the original German version. My review is based on me experiencing this awesome comedy in German language, so it might be a bit biased for you English speaking folks out there.
If you enjoy a laugh along with a bunch of stereotypical characters then you better fasten your seat belts as this movie takes upon lots of clichés from the Zombie movie genre as well as teen comedies - with a German twist, though. There are boobs, butts and drugs, but not much gory violence as you'd expect from a classical Zombie movie. Nonetheless this movie also contains one of the most-closely to real-life teen party scenes I've ever witnessed on screen.
This movie is best watched with a couple of friends and plenty of beer for even more entertainment - and if you're able to: do so in German. I whole heartedly recommend this movie to anyone sporting a good sense of humor. Enjoy!
If you enjoy a laugh along with a bunch of stereotypical characters then you better fasten your seat belts as this movie takes upon lots of clichés from the Zombie movie genre as well as teen comedies - with a German twist, though. There are boobs, butts and drugs, but not much gory violence as you'd expect from a classical Zombie movie. Nonetheless this movie also contains one of the most-closely to real-life teen party scenes I've ever witnessed on screen.
This movie is best watched with a couple of friends and plenty of beer for even more entertainment - and if you're able to: do so in German. I whole heartedly recommend this movie to anyone sporting a good sense of humor. Enjoy!
Silly Dead/Dorks
kosmasp22 December 2021
Funny that the english word loser is translated as dorks when it comes to the english title. I reckon it was supposed to be closer to the movie title this was ripping off: night of the living dead. And while it does share a title with the Romero classic, this is quite the silly affair that has not that much in common with that movie ... other than the similarity in the title of course.
But it doesn't have to have similarities ... just nodding the head to one of the greatest zombie movies ever made (fact!), is fine by me. And this is far better than I expected ... I may have given it a bonus point ... not just for Collien Fernandes (now also known as Ulmen, since she married a very cool and funny Dude), but because the movie overall is really funny.
Of course I understand that humor is in the eye of the beholder and some may feel differently about this ... I am just giving you may take on it. Since it is german it does not hold back on nudity either - though not as much as some may expect. It is a horror comedy at heart ... or is it brain? Not everything makes sense, but that does not take anything away from the fun you can have. I wonder why I didn't watch this earlier.
But it doesn't have to have similarities ... just nodding the head to one of the greatest zombie movies ever made (fact!), is fine by me. And this is far better than I expected ... I may have given it a bonus point ... not just for Collien Fernandes (now also known as Ulmen, since she married a very cool and funny Dude), but because the movie overall is really funny.
Of course I understand that humor is in the eye of the beholder and some may feel differently about this ... I am just giving you may take on it. Since it is german it does not hold back on nudity either - though not as much as some may expect. It is a horror comedy at heart ... or is it brain? Not everything makes sense, but that does not take anything away from the fun you can have. I wonder why I didn't watch this earlier.
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