Bong of the Dead explained

Bong of the Dead
Starring:
  • Simone Bailly
  • Mark Sweatman
  • Jy Harris
  • Barry Nerling
Music:Thomas Newman
Cinematography:Thomas Newman
Editing:Thomas Newman
Studio:Mind In Motion Productions
Killed by Death Productions
Director:Thomas Newman
Producer:Mike Fields
Jodi Thomas
Thomas Newman
Distributor:Left Films
Runtime:91 minutes
Country:Canada
Language:English
Budget:$5000

Bong of the Dead is a 2011 Canadian action horror comedy film directed by Thomas Newman, starring Simone Bailly, Mark Sweatman, Jy Harris and Barry Nerling.

Cast

Release

The film premiered at the Cannes Independent Film Festival.[1]

Reception

The film received a score of 3 out of 5 in HorrorNews.net.[2] Phil Wheat of Nerdly wrote a positive review of the film, writing that "if you like your budgets very low, the gore quotient very high, and huge dollops of stoner humour you might find yourself enjoying it."[3]

Gareth Jones of Dread Central rated the film 2.5 out of 5, writing that "Newman most certainly has the chops to move on to bigger and better things, and gore and zombie fans will find enough to keep them interested — but Bong of the Dead fails to ignite with its script and quickly becomes an experience akin to being the only sober person in a room full of drunk and stoned exhibitionists who think they’re the funniest people on Earth".[4] Joel Harley of Starburst rated the film 4 stars out of 10, writing that "Like its characters, Bong of the Dead is tiresome, annoying and half-baked."[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bong Of The Dead News. Wells. Mitchell. 13 May 2011. Horror Society. 14 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Film Review: Bong Of The Dead (2011). The Black Saint. 13 April 2012. HorrorNews.net. 14 August 2022.
  3. Web site: Movies You May Have Missed: 'Bong of the Dead'. Wheat. Phil. 11 April 2019. Nerdly. 14 August 2022.
  4. Web site: Bong of the Dead (UK DVD). Jones. Gareth. 22 April 2012. Dread Central. 14 August 2022.
  5. Web site: DVD Review: Bong of the Dead. Harley. Joel. 24 April 2012. Starburst. 14 August 2022.