Chemical 12-D

So my list of excellent zombie short films is quickly going to become longer than my list of excellent full feature zombie films. My first taste was I Love Sarah Jane. My second was Alice Jacobs is Dead. These films, 15 and 20 minutes respectively, were both absolutely amazing. Now, I have also had the pleasure of watching Chemical 12-D.

Chemical 12-D is short. We're talking about 8 minutes short. But this also means that each second is vital. There is no down time, the film is deep, and it is shocking. First of all, everything about this film is top-notch. The effects, sound, picture quality, and acting are all first-rate. Watching this made me that much more disappointed in Romero when thinking back to when I watched Diary.

Water Cooler Productions brings us this film written and directed by Mac Eldridge. Chemical 12-D is making the rounds at various film festivals and is starting to build quite a reputation amongst critics online. If you're in an area (like mine) that doesn't exactly get an abundance, if any, film festivals hope is not lost. For a limited time, Water Cooler Productions is giving you the opportunity to pick up this film on DVD for $8. Taxes? Shipping? Bonus features? All included! But I digress...

Chemical 12-D tells us the story of Michael Frank and his mission to find a cure. Reminiscent of I Am Legend in this regard, Frank is a scientist performing tests on whatever infected subjects he can get his hands on. Streets are vacant except for the occasional wandering zombie. But the true story is why he is performing tests. Whom is he performing tests on. What is the cause of the infection. Is anyone else alive? Tension and curiosity build minute after minute until the shocking final scene. I know I couldn't predict it.

For your chance to watch this amazing film and be the envy of all your friends, visit this link to purchase Chemical 12-D for a flat $8. Like supporting local music or independent artists, you are not only getting a direct benefit, but also contributing to a great cause ensuring we'll get to see more films. The DVD is loaded with extra goodies as well!

2 Documentaries:

The Making of Chemical 12-D

The Making of Water Cooler Productions

4 Commentaries with Mac Eldridge, David Wagenaar, Rob Davis, and Matt Nikilla.

The Deleted scene of Chemical 12-D

The Past Work of Water Cooler Productions:

Timmothy O'Toole's Commercial

In A State Of (Water Cooler Productions first zombie movie!)

Knife

A plot synopsis of the upcoming Water Cooler Productions film, The Old Man and His Dog.

Alice Jacobs Is Dead

I would like to think we have all learned that it doesn't have to be an expensive Hollywood film to be a great zombie movie. Colin has been a hot topic for several months and not just because it was a mere $74 to make. I Love Sarah Jane is one of the best 15 minutes a zombie film fan can spare. And now Alice Jacobs Is Dead is the next zombie short I can't see soon enough.

The plot?

In the aftermath of the devastating Z-virus which has all but obliterated mankind, Dr. Ben Jacobs has created a drug that appears to prevent early stages of the virus from spreading. Now the scientist is trying to decimate the disease once and for all, but what happens when his emotions get in the way of his work?

Every review of this film has been outstanding and I just wanted to give everyone reading a heads-up in case the opportunity to see it arises. Like The Walking Dead and Pontypool, the suspense and fear of living in a world occupied by the living dead can be just as terrifying as any action-filled scene.

...Stay tuned as I'll post more info as I come across it!




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I Love Sarah Jane

I was saving some of my favorite zombie clips from YouTube and felt the need to post this one. I know I posted this amazing short, "I Love Sarah Jane", before but after watching this evening felt the need to share it again. If you haven't seen this you are truly missing out. This is probably the best zombie short I have ever seen.

Edit: Here's the link in case it's not just me who can't view the entire image on this site.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYxs7Y7ulrM

I Love Sarah Jane

This is one of the coolest zombie short films I have seen. Written by David Michod and Spencer Susser (who also directs), the story is about thirteen year old Jimbo and his desire to be with Sarah Jane. We can all thank Andy R. for sending this one in. Enjoy!