DNFF: BRAINDEAD

CULT CLASSIC – 4K RESTORATION

After a young man's mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey, she gets very sick and dies, returning as a nasty zombie and wreaking utter havoc.

We are beyond thrilled to present a very special preview screening of the superb new 4K restoration of Peter Jackson’s landmark splatstick masterpiece in all its gory glory on the big screen, where it hasn’t been seen in thirty years! An outrageous comedy of manners, a period delight of Kiwiana, and a seminal piece of ingenious low-budget, indie filmmaking. Shot on Super-16mm, sporting brilliant practical effects, a fantastic central performance from Tim Balme, as well as hilarious support from the rest of the cast – “I kick arse for the Lord!” – this movie is legendary for the wildest zombie carnage ever committed to celluloid. Do not miss this!

Winner – Best Special Effects, Sitges Film Festival 1992

“One of the greatest films ever made” – Screen Anarchy

“The film is a work of perverse genius” – Moira

“You won’t find many horror films as engaging or as meaty as this one … [five stars]” – Eye For Film

Film still courtesy of WingNut Films Productions Ltd

Rating

R18+

Duration

103 min

Language

English

Director

Peter Jackson