Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueArchie is a "brain" at a small town high school who works part-time at his uncle's mortuary and is harassed by a few of the popular kids because of it. His harassers die in an automobile acc... Tout lireArchie is a "brain" at a small town high school who works part-time at his uncle's mortuary and is harassed by a few of the popular kids because of it. His harassers die in an automobile accident, and the bodies are taken to his uncle's mortuary. Archie is pulling a late night at... Tout lireArchie is a "brain" at a small town high school who works part-time at his uncle's mortuary and is harassed by a few of the popular kids because of it. His harassers die in an automobile accident, and the bodies are taken to his uncle's mortuary. Archie is pulling a late night at the mortuary when he sees a storm brewing. Lighting strikes! They're alive! The preppie b... Tout lire
- Policeman #1
- (as John DeBello)
- Cop #2
- (as Richard Butler)
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Despite adequate performances from all involved, one or two stylish touches from director David Acomba (the dream-like, mist-shrouded crash aftermath scene being particularly effective), some fun cheesy gore from FX man Craig Reardon (including a split head, an eye being drilled, and Gomez Adams getting pumped full of oil), and the unforgettable sight of gorgeous blonde Lisa Fuller on all fours in her underwear, '80s teen zombie horror/comedy Night Life (AKA Grave Misdemeanours) must still be considered something of a disappointment: the film offers very little in the way of originality for fans of '80s horror, its outcast main character, his pretty tomboy sidekick, and the obnoxious preppy jocks all being clichéd mainstays of the genre; the pacing is terrible, with Acomba devoting far too much time depicting Archie's pathetic life both at school and at home, rather than getting on with the horror; and the laughs are rare, with lame attempts at Porky's style teen humour and woeful stabs at black comedy. Furthermore (and contrary to other comments here on IMDb), I found Archie to be an irritating character who brings much of his woes upon himself by being a smart-ass who just doesn't know when to shut up.
Unsurprisingly, the film has disappeared into relative obscurity, along with much of its cast.
If you liked this movie then I would also recommend another obscure zombie twist with THE VIDEO DEAD if you can find a copy.
Also released under the title of GRAVE MISDEMEANOURS!
Critique: Horror comedy mixes youth exploitation plot with good dozes of zombie fun. In fact, the whole film seems geared at a 'Revenge of the Nerds'-type audience; as Archie gets repeatedly bullied, has failed romantic exploits and so on. The difference being that our hero turns out to be more resilient, tougher and smarter than your usual self-pitying film geek.
Film has good special effects, spooky atmosphere, action and humor. Above all it's a fairly surprising showcase from an otherwise unknown, capable cast. Particularly appealing is Scott Grimes' Archie. A cross between Michael J. Foxs' 'Marty McFly' from the 'Back to the Future' trilogy, and Macauley Caulkins' 'Home Alone' kid. He is funny, charismatic and exhumes a surprising leading man-type appeal. A fun but otherwise gory film.
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- AnecdotesScott Grimes performed a fair share of his own stunts.
- GaffesJust past 1.07.40, the zombie falls off the car twice.
- Crédits fousDedicated to Arthur Knight whose "knight Life" gave so many of us our start. - C.L.
- ConnexionsReferenced in Adjust Your Tracking: The Untold Story of the VHS Collector (2013)
- Bandes originalesShe is Danger
Performed by Fastway
Courtesy of GRW Records
Meilleurs choix
- How long is Night Life?Alimenté par Alexa
Détails
Box-office
- Budget
- 2 500 000 $US (estimé)
- Durée1 heure 29 minutes
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