Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies also known as Cody Knotts Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies is a 2013 horror film that was directed by Cody Knotts. An early version of the film was shown at an international horror festival in Whitby, England in October 2013, and the movie was released to DVD on March 28, 2014 along with a limited theatrical release. The movie was funded partly through a successful Kickstarter campaign and through private funds from three investors and stars several former WWE, and current TNA wrestlers that portray themselves fighting against a horde of zombies.
Filming for Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies took place in Parkersburg, West Virginia during 2013, and Knotts raised part of the funding for the film via a successful Kickstarter campaign. Kurt Angle was brought in to perform in the movie after he was approached by one of the films producers. Angles role required a scene where he appears as a zombie, and he stated that the makeup process took about five hours and that he greatly enjoyed the experience. He further commented that as most of the zombies were also professional wrestlers, he felt more comfortable performing various wrestling moves as they would be experienced with the various techniques employed in the ring and in practice. The movie experienced some difficulties with filming when one of the performers was accidentally hit with a cooking pot by Roddy Piper, but did not otherwise have any major setbacks.Bleacher Report gave the film a positive review stating It isnt trying to be smart or groundbreaking, just a lot of big, silly, violent fun. but noted that the movie would appeal most to wrestling fans, as some of the plots elements and humor are confusing, as they require that the viewer has prior knowledge of the wrestlers history. Though Fangoria panned the film overall, as they felt that Instead of capitalizing on the concept and going fullforce, PRO WRESTLERS VS. ZOMBIES stretches its novelty to the breaking point by sitting on a repetitive story structure. ........
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