Product Details

• Actors: Isaiah Robinson
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Sub Rosa Studios
• DVD Release Date: January 26, 2010
• Run Time: 88 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002UJIY1Q
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #305,798 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Studio: Repnet Llc Release Date: 01/19/2010 Run time: 88 minutes

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Campy, cheesy, corny z-grade fun, November 5, 2010

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Anthony Pittore "On the Pedestal" (Behind You) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dead at the Box Office (DVD)

Perhaps best known for once being the lowest rated horror film on IMDb, `Dead at the Box Office' tells the story of a struggling independent movie theatre looking for anything they can to save their beloved movie house. As if their prayers are answered, the cinema's crew discovers an old movie reel of what they believe is a classic B-movie preview. Unfortunately for them, the reel actually holds a mind-control device created by a mad Nazi scientist. Soon, the theatre is overrun by a horde of murderous, flesh-eating zombies and the employees must find a way to put a stop to the ravenous monsters.

Perhaps it's low expectations. Perhaps it's an unending passion for zombie cinema. Or perhaps it's a warped mind that has lost its ability to recognize horrible cinema. Whatever it may be. . . but I just couldn't seem to hate this movie the way so many others have. Sure, the acting is as unimpressive as can be. And sure, the writing is pretty terrible, with ridiculous dialogue and uneven pacing. And, maybe all the lame special effects could have been purchased for $10 from Party City. But, the film did seem to have some serious heart to it, not to mention a pretty wicked story. It was pretty obvious that it was made by people who love the zombie subgenre; and, for that alone, it should be placed above most other ultra low-budget horrors that have come out. Now, this isn't to say this is a good movie. No, it's a bad movie. A very bad movie. But it's far from the worst, if only due to its watchability and comedy. As long as there are films like `The Zombie Diaries' or the `Night of the Living Dead 3D' remake, `Dead at the Box Office' should be saved as the bottom-level zombie flicks.

The one thing a movie like this brings to light is the unfortunate hypocrisy that rules the film industry. It's a sad state of affairs when someone with true passion for the genre like director Shawn Sutler is forced to be stuck with z-grade inadequacy while remake hounds like Nelson McCormick get to helm multi-million dollar productions with no heart or soul whatsoever.

Perhaps one day our genre will go back to rewarding people who actually care about horror, but it seems a far way off from now.

Final Verdict: 4/10. If only for the passion behind it.

-AP3-

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Independent film at its best!, December 1, 2009

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Kate - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dead at the Box Office (DVD)

I saw this movie for the first time a couple years ago, and absolutely loved it. The concept is brilliant and well-executed. I particularly enjoyed the tongue-in-cheek humor. From what I hear, this movie pretty much had no budget, which is a shame, since I think with some Hollywood money this could have been a real Hollywood quality film. If you want to support true independent film definitely check out Dead at the Box Office. I really hope the creators keep making movies!

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If George Romero, H.G. Lewis & Lloyd Kaufman ever collaborated, they'd make a flick just like this one!, December 1, 2009

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Kev J.B. "Kev J.B." (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dead at the Box Office (DVD)

DEAD AT THE BOX OFFICE is a great indie horror comedy that doesn't make the one mistake that all other independent horror films these days make: it never takes itself seriously.

Combining all the vital elements of a zombie flick, this one spoofs the genre and at the same time pays tribute to it.

After seeing DATBO for the first time, I walked away from it saying that if Romero, Lewis & Kaufman ever made a picture together, this is the kind of film they'd make.

Mindless zombies trapping a group of innocent bickering victims who are more dangerous to each other than the zombies are--a tribute to George A. Romero.

Campy splatter & gore, overacting, dizzy females and hilarious dialogue that would make Herschell Gordon Lewis proud.

A low budget and a far-out story where the hero is a janitor--not only does the film have all the makings of a Lloyd Kaufman epic but the man himself has a cameo in it!

If you enjoy horror-comedy & zombie flicks, check this one out!!!