THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989) - Episode 306 - Decades of Horror 1980s

Chad picks the direct-to-video Eighties "treasure," THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989). The then teenage director, J.R. Bookwalter, truly accomplishes something remarkable given his age and his choice of film stock: Super-8 film. Is the film any good? Well, that's the debate. The practical special effects are quite enjoyable and bloody, quite possibly making the film and the viewing experience what it is. Technically, however, the dialog is cringe, the acting is amateurish, the editing even more so. But, dude, it was filmed on SUPER-8 with mostly local talent and a screenplay with solid ideas for its time. Check out what the Grue-Crew make of this cinematic curiosity. Enjoy! THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989) Episode 306 - Decades of Horror 1980s Synopsis: "An elite anti-Zombie team is assembled by the Government to cope with an ever-growing undead infection and the religious cult zealots who fanatically protect the festering foes." - IMDb  "This broadcast will be extended. To repeat, The Jeffersons and Sanford and Son will not be shown at their regularly scheduled times this evening." - tagline Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. The next episode's film, chosen by Doc Rotten, is the zombie curiosity HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II (1987). See you then! Please let them know how they're doing! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected].