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Doc of the Dead

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Filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe examines the zombie phenomenon in today's popular culture.

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Peter Howell Toronto Star 07/10/2014
3/4
Time for a brainy look at brain-eating zombies, and this one delivers like molars to skull. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh 09/20/2023
4/5
While it might not be entirely enlightening, it brings together some of the most delightful storytellers in the genre to serve as a good primer for anyone at all interested in the living undead. Go to Full Review
Allen Almachar The MacGuffin 07/21/2020
B
Although what we're given isn't anything new, and despite fizzling to a stop instead of going out with a bang, Doc of the Dead is still a fun trip down this particular road. Go to Full Review
C.J. Prince Way Too Indie 06/21/2019
It's lighthearted, breezy and overall a fun piece of pop trivia. Go to Full Review
Heather Wixson Daily Dead 01/08/2016
3/5
Doc of the Dead certainly has a lot on its undead-loving mind, it just never figures out what exactly it's trying to say. Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 10/03/2015
A fantastic love letter and insightful examination of the zombie take over in society and pop culture... Go to Full Review
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11/02/2016 Moderately interesting, but spends a lot of its second half dwelling on irrelevant "what-ifs". See more 03/03/2015 Although it covers familiar ground, it's still nice to see the famous faces waxing lyrical about a genre they obviously love, even though the 'comedy' segments are corny and the real life commercial business of zombie body gun targets are a little unnerving See more 01/20/2015 A little documentary about zombies; their beginnings, their movies, their culture, etc. Not very exciting though, and I don't feel like I learned a lot of new information. Watch this if you are interested in zombies or are a fan. Oh hi Plinkett! 6.5/10 See more 01/04/2015 cool.... but i missed the point See more 11/09/2014 The Epix documentary Doc of the Dead provides a comprehensive look at the zombie infection that has taken hold in pop culture. The film begins with an overview of the zombie's evolution throughout cinema and how they became the flesh eating monsters that we know today. It also looks at some of the cultural impacts that the undead have had in comics, literature, and entertainment attractions. Featuring hosts of filmmakers and various experts discussing the influences that have contributed to the zombie phenomenon, a variety of opinions are presented. Yet as interesting as some of these discussions are, it's kind of a scattershot of disconnected topics. Additionally, the tone is largely intent on fan service rather than objective analysis. Though Doc of the Dead is a little over-congested and haphazard, it's also a fun look at one of the more fascinating subgenres of horror. See more 10/08/2014 Meh. How do you make a "definitive zombie culture documentary" and not mention Fulci, Japanese Zombie films or really anything that is non-English? A zombie doc has to show Zombie vs Shark. But some of the interviews are fun. If you are a zombie movie fan, it is doubtful you will learn anything new. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe examines the zombie phenomenon in today's popular culture.
Director
Alexandre O. Philippe
Producer
Robert Muratore, Kerry Deignan Roy
Screenwriter
Chad Herschberger, Alexandre O. Philippe
Production Co
Exhibit A Pictures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 11, 2019
Runtime
1h 30m