Clay Zombies
Clay Zombies is a 2021 American comedy horror science fiction film written and directed by Jake Jolley. Starring Diane Franklin as DJ St. VC Skatewell, the film follows Dr. Moulder who unwittingly unleashes a deadly "clay virus" upon the inhabitants of Kilntown, Ohio. Everyday local heroes, led by Sheriff Locke, must not only survive the onslaught of clay zombies, but overcome their differences to unmask the true culprit behind the "Claypocalypse". Clay Zombies utilizes both Computer graphics and stop motion effects, relying mostly on the latter for the creation of the clay zombies. The film premiered at the Grandview Theater and Drafthouse on 2 October 2021 and held a second premier on 30 October 2021 at the London State Theater in London, Ohio. During the later premier, a special Q&A session was held with Diane Franklin and other members of the cast, as well as 1980's nostalgia band Fire Tiger, which performed the title theme song for the movie. Clay Zombies is expected to be released on streaming in early 2022.[1][2]
Cast
Diane Franklin as DJ St. VC Skatewell/French SOS
Jim Gloyd as Dr. Moulder
Bill Jolley as Ted
Becky "Ru" Griffith as Annistair Delby
David Ogrodowski as Sheriff Locke
Chad Harsh as Chad
Justin Little as Franklin Cassidy
Harrison Maynard as McGarrison
Alex Caperton as Timothy
Kenna Coy as Abigail
Gabriel Kirk as Emilio Andswarth
Jester Morningstar as Jessica
Katharine Pilcher as Dr. Porcelain
Nancy Pushkar as FBI Director Stelkazer
Lance Rider as Lt. Kickaus
Paul Walls as Charlie Leo
Jeff Grennell as Skeptical Dan
Michael Moore as Hemsworth Pattyvan
Johanna McGinley as VP of Pattyvan Sales
Carlo Porter as Pattyvan Security
Jake Jolley as Jack
Tiffany Douglas as Mean Comic store lady
Jenna Neff as Cool Teen girl
Lance Gallion as Cool teen guy
Daren Neff as Skylark
Kira L. Wilson as Faye Gyre/Christine Kenosha
Lana Read as Toni
DJ Neff as DJ
Ashley Jolley as Girl With Bear Ears
Diane Franklin as DJ St. VC Skatewell/French SOS
Jazzy Jackson as Kristoph
Monty Almoro as Dougie Princeton
Rusty Pietrzak as Helpful guy
Anthony Windsor as Andswarth Kung Fu Security Michael McChop
Dawn Marie Hughes as Nina Galgek
Divan Meyer as Pizza Party enthusiast guy
Production
Clay Zombies was created as an ode to classic horror films of the 1980's era. While relying heavily on stop-motion special effects that were common in Ray Harryhausen films, the film is also a deconstruction of the Zombie apocalypse sub-genre of filmmaking made popular by shows such as The Walking Dead (TV series).[2] Clay Zombies was filmed in the region of Central Ohio, primarily in Columbus, Grove City, and London. Although the movie was originally filmed in installments and intended to be a web series, director Jake Jolley decided to create a feature length film instead in 2019. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the movie took much longer to complete than originally intended, not finishing principal photography until late 2021.[2]
Reception
The film has received mixed reviews by critics. Horror Society gave the film 3 1/2 stars, praising the film for its oddball horror comedy. However, the same critics lamented that it did not use the practical effects that are so appreciated by horror fans.[3] The American podcast The Grindhouse Girls gave the film a "thumbs up" for the delightful performances of the actors, but felt that the plot was lacking.[4] Matt Nappo of the Minddog TV podcast enjoyed the film, calling it an "ode to the silly and heartfelt thrillers of cinematic yore".[5]
References
- ↑ Cordle, Dedra (3 September 2021). "Grove City Director to Premier "Clay Zombies"". Columbus Messenger. Columbus Messenger. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Cordle, Dedra (19 October 2021). ""Clay Zombies" and Diane Franklin Coming to State Theater" (19 October 2021). Columbus Messenger. Columbus Messenger. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ↑ Blacktooth. "Clay Zombies (Review): Touch The Clay, You're Gonna Have A Bad Day!". Horror Society. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ↑ "GGP Episode 72: Rated P for Puns, Guns, and Gratuitous Clay Violence AKA CLAY ZOMBIES". Grindhouse Girls Podcast. Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ↑ Nappo, Matt. "Clay Zombies Caught On Film! - Jake Jolley". Minddog TV. Minddog TV Podcast. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
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