Zzyzx

The things you stumble onto when looking for a movie. Initially, I wanted to watch the all time bad epic that was Zyzzyk Road. But being a little drunk and not paying attention, I stumbled onto Zzyzk (a.k.a. Burned). I regret my curiosity.

Okay, so this movie was just something to watch. Two guys, who seem like friends, accidentally kill a man on the back roads while seeking out a little adventure on the notorious Zzyzk Road (located somewhere in Nevada). They soon stumble onto the dead man's wife and suddenly a cat and mouse game happens between the two men and the woman. A lot of twists and cussing happen along the way, but it ends up being a convoluted and sometimes ridiculous movie.

This movie is just a bad student film trying to be some kind of weird indie flick. It's crudely shot and it seems to have a lot of off the cuff dialogue. It has a weird subplot about some cult or something broadcasting their dark message through the radio, but I lost interest pretty quickly in that subplot as the story devolved. I suppose with some more money and in more capable hands this could have been a very cool film, but unfortunately it doesn't have those things working for it. I'll give it a 3 for trying its best.

I'm also pretty sure this is a better film than Zyzzyk Road.

I love suspense/thriller movies and I was very impressed with this one. ZZYZX is beautifully done in all aspects and takes you on an exciting ride from start to finish. It is a very gritty film and the camera work and setting give you a very desolate and isolated feeling that enhances the great performances given by the actors. The mystique of the road itself and the background of the compound/Zillers are great starting points for this romp in the desert. You are quickly caught up in the action and the characters and never see the twists and turns coming. There is enough sex, drugs and music to keep the pace up and you wanting more. The character of Lou, portrayed wonderfully by Kenneth Johnson, is very dark and unsettling. I found this movie very enjoyable to watch and would recommend everyone find a way to see it. It is truly great. My only regret is that I was unable to see it in a theater.

ZZYZX is a sign you see in the middle of nowhere on I-15 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas- my wife and I were wondering how it is pronounced-

Zissicks? Zissk?

We always make the joke that north of Las Vegas is Area 51 and south of Las Vegas is Area 52-60, culminating in ZZYZX. heh heh heh. There always appear to be suspicious little enclaves and compounds out in this neck of the woods. And of course, China Lake and the Marine Base for real.

There is no more dessicated place than the Mojave Desert to choose as a location for a thriller, and this is sounding like a great film and a great locale.

"Zzyzx" has to be the best film seen by the fewest people ever. It was only by the luck of a friend's recommendation that I even heard about this flick. Honest to god, my life is richer because of it.

The first interesting point about "Zzyzx" is the fact that it is a real road, in a really spooky desolate desert area, with a truly odd history. Not the one portrayed in the movie, but weird nonetheless. With that as a starting point, this piece of work takes you on a hell of ride, despite its miniscule budget. As always, good writing is the key, and this baby's got it. Twists, portent, and finally complete resolution make it all worth it. Sure it's upsetting, but not gory for gore's sake or anything of the sort.

If you like desert flicks shot in daylight, relish this film. Here's a hell of a story well told. So tell your friends!

These reviewers are obviously being paid to do this, or friends with someone in the movie because damn it even if this movie was made 50 years ago it would still be considered horrible.

Terrible, really really bad movie. Nothing redeemable at all. Horrible story, horrible acting, awful production, abysmal camera work, sometimes when movies are this awful they try to pretend it was supposed to be a spoof. No chance of that here. Just a really awful movie, avoid at all costs.