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In a post-apocalyptic land consumed by “Rottens”, a simple farmer and his teenage daughter struggle to survive. Meanwhile, an unruly gang make a plan to kidnap and sell the daughter for their own selfish profit. With the farmer/gang confrontation, a wicked tornado approaching, and “Rottens” everywhere – who will get out alive?
Rottens, gangs, circus misfits, and a twister give “Dead Kansas” life! As a low budget indie zombie film the show offers some creative ideas, a great scene or two, and a lively soundtrack. The movie has it short comings too but at just over an hour in length I don’t think this film was aimed for the big screen. The show is an entertaining ride nicely broken down into five acts.
“Dead Kansas” opens with a strong a scene that catches the audience’s attention from the start. The good, the bad, and the zombies are well defined. The good being Emma and her father, the bad being the gang, and the zombies referred to as rottens. My favorite scene is when one of the characters chops his arm off in hopes of not turning into a rotten. It is probably the most gruesome scene in the movie. Viewers never see the zombies however they see what the rottens see in black in white. I thought that was brilliant to show things from the rotten’s view.
The film is hurt by not having the same actress for the female lead throughout the movie. The movie doesn’t make a big deal about the switch it just goes on like nothing happened which is probably the best approach. The way the film is structured into five acts makes the movie more fit for a web series. There are some good performances in this indie production. There are a lot of stereotypes and exaggerated characters in this film as well. The story is more of an adventure film featuring zombies than a horror film and it lacks blood and gore. The movie follows a predictable story line and is highlighted by creative ideas.
“Dead Kansas” has potential. Re-made with a budget, a stable cast, and creatively expanded, the film might have some big screen potential. The indie film does highlight Aaron Carter’s creative side and he has some great ideas. As it is now “Dead Kansas” is a fun, short adventure ride through a zombie filled landscape.
“Dead Kansas” is available on Amazon Instant Video and DVD
