Where the Dead Go to Die
| Where the Dead Go to Die | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Jimmy ScreamerClauz |
| Produced by | Jimmy ScreamerClauz |
| Written by | Jimmy ScreamerClauz |
| Starring |
Ruby Larocca Brandon Slagle Joey Smack Linnea Quigley Denvanny Pinn |
| Music by |
Carlos Bonilla Flyface Jimmy ScreamerClauz |
| Edited by | Jimmy ScreamerClauz |
Production company |
Chainsaw Kiss Draconian Films |
| Distributed by | Unearthed Films |
Release date | February 21, 2012 |
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Where the Dead Go to Die is a 2012 American computer-animated anthology horror crime drama written, directed, composed, edited, and animated by James "Jimmy ScreamerClauz" Creamer.
Synopsis
The film revolves around a group of kids living on the same block. The kids named Tommy, Sofia, and Ralph are being haunted by a talking, black, red-eyed dog named Labby, who takes them on a hellish ride through dimensions and time periods. The first segment is called Tainted Milk, the second is called Liquid Memories, and the last segment is called The Mask That the Monsters Wear.
Cast
- Ruby LaRocca as Sophia, Tommy's mom, The Hooker, and the Lady in the Well
- Brandon Slagle as Daddy
- Joey Smack as Ralph, Tommy's dad, and the Legless War Vet
- Jimmy ScreamerClauz as Labby, a demon dog
- Victor Bonacore as Smiling Man
- Joshua Michael Green as Tommy
- Linnea Quigley as Sophia's mom
- M dot Strange as Doctor
- Trent Haaga as Ralph's dad
- Devanny Pinn as Ralph's mom
- Edward Bonacore as the Shadow People
- Carlos Bonilla as Johnny and the Shadow People
- Will Da Beast as Brown Bear
- Jennifer English as Tommy's mom
- Jay Longo as the Smiling Monsters and the man On The Tape
- Meatsock as Flashback Tommy
- Violet Riot as Fuzzy Bunny
- Swift Treweeke as Screaming
- Ian Wright as Man On Fire
- Emily Youcis as Alfred Alfer
Production notes
- In a commentary, Jimmy ScreamerClauz noted that he was high on pot cookies while making the film.
- He also said that the first chapter, "Tainted Milk" was originally written and recorded as a black comedy parody of Lassie. He even placed a laugh track at the comedic scenes. But once he reached the editing phase and realized how off putting the models and animation were, he changed the score and some of the dialogue to give it a darker edge and make it feel more "bi-polar". After "Tainted Milk" was complete he began work on the other two segments but tried to treat them more like serious horror films and use less comedic elements, though he has stated that he tried to inject a little humor into each short. But due to the statements being taken out of context, a rumor began that the entire film was a failed attempt at a comedy.[1][2][3][4]
- The main animation software used on the film is called Cinema 4D.
- The movie is dedicated to Jennifer English, who voiced Tommy's mother.
- Jimmy Screamerclauz says all the surreal and graphic imagery has no deeper meaning behind it and is just there because he liked it.
Release and reception
The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 21, 2012. Unearthed Films handles the home video distribution. The film has yet to be released on streaming services.
Where the Dead Go to Die was panned by many viewers and Internet animation critics, criticizing its three stories, animation, characters, voice acting, writing, use of music, and incredibly dark content, such as eating fetuses, genital mutilation, bestiality, and necrophilia. It was however reviewed well in many horror publications, such as Rue Morgue,[5] DVDtalk,[6] and horrornews.[7]
References
- ↑ FAQ for Where the Dead Go to Die, IMDB
- ↑ "The Royale Reel Rundown - Interview with Jimmy ScreamerClauz". YouTube. 2015-05-10. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
- ↑ Jason Ours. "Brundlefly'S Cinema Holocaust: An Impossible Attempt To Describe Insanity - A Look At 'Where The Dead Go To Die' + Director Jimmy Screamerclauz Interview". Fromdusktillcon.com. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
- ↑ "(re)Search my Trash". Search my Trash. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
- ↑ http://screamerclauz.com/wtdgtd/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/05/ruemorgue.jpg
- ↑ "Where The Dead Go To Die : DVD Talk Review of the DVD Video". Dvdtalk.com. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
- ↑ Film Review: Where the Dead Go to Die (2012). "Film Review: Where the Dead Go to Die (2012)". Horrornews.net. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
