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Drop Dead Rock

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Drop Dead Rock is a bizarrely funny comedy about a last dregs rock 'n' roll band called Hindenburg that kidnap the great British rock star Spazz-O, and hold him hostage to expose him to their music and thus garner fame. But Spazz-O's ex-porn star wife and her ruthless manager will benefit immensely if Spazz-O dies, and they've hired a hitman to make it happen. A media rush shoots Spazz-O's hype into the stratosphere, and the wealth of an eager media mogul makes Spazz-O worth more alive than dead! It's an all-out free-for-all between an inept rock band of kidnappers, a murderous assassin, frenzied media hounds and more in this laugh-out-loud funny adventure that cuts every sacred cow of the rock world down to size. Highly recommended. Not rated, 93 minutes.

A lot of big laughs in this film, especially whenever Spazz-O is on screen. He's a riot and reminds me of Gordon Ramsey in "Hell's Kitchen." He's just brutal and mean and a real jerk - and hilarious. Overall, the whole film feels like a live-action cartoon with crazy action and sound effects - all of which is a good thing. Who would've imagined that a band named "Hindenburg" would go down in flames and have to resort to kidnapping?

It's a pleasure (and not a guilty one) to see this quirky rollicking 90s sleeper finally done right on DVD. Co-written by director Dubin (himself a member of the wacky rock ensemble The Stoned) and Ric Menello (co-author of 2009's best American flick, Two Lovers), DDR treads the well-worn tracks of filmdom's teen 101 safety net plot: the misadventures of an aspiring R `N R group, but does so as no previous entry has ever done. Its sharp, satiric and even brutal comedic approach/attack on the music industry recalls the vitriolic quill of George Axelrod (Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?; Lord Love a Duck). Imagine Bob Clampett, Tex Avery, Friz Freleng and Frank Tashlin forming a garage band, and you have an idea of what an animated version might be like. Had it been made two decades earlier, and across the pond, it might have been Carry On Rocking - and I can think of no higher praise!

I'm a huge Deborah Harry fan and so I bought this film. I cannot even begin to say what a waste this thing is. After about the first 5 minutes, I fast-forwarded to Deborah's scenes. She is very good in it-- and that's the only redeeming factor here.

If your given a choice to either watch this piece of **** or brush your teeth with a chainsaw, get the toothpaste ready.

I have to admit to being partial since I am the director and co-writer of Drop Dead Rock. I'm a fan of Amazon and I'm very proud of this re-release of Drop Dead Rock. This is for anyone that likes a fun, crazy rock and roll comedy! Here's what you get on the new DVD! Enjoy!

Drop Dead Rock - 93 minutes
The Making of Drop Dead Rock with Adam Dubin and Ric Menello - 18 minutes (previously unreleased)
"Inseminator" music video with Warrior Soul - 3 minutes (previously unreleased)
"Vegas Honeymoon" music video with The Stoned - 4 minutes (previously unreleased)

Here's a short synopsis of Drop Dead Rock with some more information:

Drop Dead Rock stars '80's music icons Adam Ant and Deborah Harry. This film festival favorite played the art house circuit when it premiered in 1995. It was written by Ric Menello and Adam Dubin, the creators of the Beastie Boys classic music video Fight For Your Right To Party. Drop Dead Rock was directed by Adam Dubin who recently directed comedian Lewis Black's concert film Stark Raving Black.

"I wanted to make a 60's movie about an 80's rock star in the 90's," said Dubin.

Drop Dead Rock is a no holds barred, rock and roll comedy. A down and out, rock n' roll band, Hindenburg, kidnap their favorite British rock star, Spazz-O, and hold him hostage. The problem is, Spazz-O's ex-porn star wife Holly Everest (Playboy lingerie model Chelsey Parks) and his back-stabbing manager, Dave Donovan (Adam Ant), can't wait to get their hands on his fortune, and have hired a hitman to do him in. Thanks to a media feeding frenzy, Spazz-O's career is hotter than ever. Enter media mogul Thor Sturmundrang (Deborah Harry) with a big advance check. Now Spazz-O is worth more alive than dead. Dave must outwit the bumbling band, clumsy cops, ruthless record execs and terrifying terrorists to get his just reward. Drop Dead Rock explodes in a comic free for all.

"The film is good. I can't tell you how much it made me laugh doing it," said Ant. "I still laugh now just thinking about it. It's kind of like a 90's Spinal Tap."

Film Threat predicted, "Drop Dead Rock is destined for late night cult status and instant success in the video market."