Spring Break Zombie Massacre

Spring Break Zombie Massacre is a 2016 American horror short film directed by Bobby Carnevale. Sam Suchmann and Mattie Zufelt star as half-brothers who must stop Satan from ruining their spring break.

Spring Break Zombie Massacre
Directed byBobby Carnevale
Produced byJesse Suchmann
Written by
  • Sam Suchmann
  • Mattie Zufelt
Starring
  • Sam Suchmann
  • Mattie Zufelt
Edited byTim Forster
Release date
  • July 7, 2016 (2016-07-07)
Running time
45 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

After failing to steal their magic powers, Satan kills the mothers of two half-brothers shortly after they are born. Twenty years later, the brothers must use their powers to stop Satan and his zombie minions from ruining their spring break.

Cast
  • Sam Suchmann as Sam
  • Mattie Zufelt as Mattie
  • Madeline Brumby as Nikki
  • Justine S Harrison as Elizabeth/Mrs. Fox
  • Allison Maier as A. J.
  • Joseph Turner as Frakenzombie
  • Johnny Collins as the Devil


Pauly D appears in a cameo near the end.

Production

Sam Suchmann and Mattie Zufelt, both of whom have Down syndrome, met at the Special Olympics. Sam's older brother, Jesse, said their families initially viewed the friends' enthusiasm for a film as a phase the two would eventually outgrow. When they did not, Jesse investigated further, finding that they had written a notebook full of scenes, including storyboards.[1] Jesse initially considered shooting the film do-it-yourself style but was impressed enough with their work that he took the film to Kickstarter, where it received $68,000 in funding.[2] Taking the position of producer, Jesse brought in director Bobby Carnevale, whom he had been friends with in high school.[3] Filming took place over 16 days in Providence, Rhode Island. The Kickstarter campaign and resulting publicity resulted in increased interest in the film, and industry veterans like Farrelly brothers visited the set.[2] Casting involved diverse groups of people. Some of the extras are friends on the autism spectrum or with Downs,[3] and some auditioned after discovering the project. Other talent came from Atlanta, where director Carnevale had contacts.[4] Pauly D, a hero to Mattie, accepted a cameo role after the friends insisted that he be approached.[3] Jesse said the film was Sam and Mattie's project, and they were not simply helped by a professional film crew.[5] A sequel is planned.[3]

Release

Spring Break Zombie Massacre premiered on July 7, 2016, in Providence, Rhode Island.[6] It later played at the Telluride Film Festival in October 2016.[7]

Reception

Steve Hartman of CBS News called it "really gross in parts, terribly offensive in others and completely ludicrous throughout", concluding that it is a future cult film.[1]

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References
  1. Hartman, Steve (2016-10-28). "Best friends' zombie movie gives audiences something to smile about". CBS News. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
  2. Melia, Mike (2015-08-27). "How this NewsHour reporter became a zombie". PBS NewsHour. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
  3. McDermott, Jennifer (2016-07-13). "RI friends with Down syndrome premiere their epic zombie movie". The Providence Journal. Associated Press. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
  4. Waterhouse, Jon (2016-10-18). "Inspired Atlantans play a big part in 'Zombie Massacre'". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
  5. Slane, Kevin (2016-07-09). "How two best friends with Down syndrome from Rhode Island made the kickass action movie of their dreams". Boston.com. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
  6. Squires, John (2016-07-01). "Teenage Friends Unleash a Spring Break Zombie Massacre; Watch the Trailer!". Dread Central. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
  7. Barkan, Jonathan (2016-10-21). "[Telluride Horror Show '16] A Recap of the Festival". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2016-10-29.
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