Invasion of the Not Quite Dead

11 years ago I came across this little indie fundraiser, after all the years I had the pleasure of watching it finally and it was well worth waiting. It's obviously changed course over the time of production but looks incredible with great cinematography and visual special effects and some very atmospheric music. Great casting also helps drive the story forward for the few places where the narrative maybe drops slightly. To have anything resembling cohesive after so many years though is a miracle in itself. A great treat for backers with it dropping on hallowe'en as well. Congratulations to all involved!

Having been a backer of this film for many many years, I was thrilled to FINALLY get to view a "backers review". Firstly, the acting was top notch, the effects were super realistic and the editing/lighting etc was very professional. The storyline had an interesting premise promising homage to classic horror films that we all know and love.

Obviously, the limited budget was a hindrance but having said that, they certainly spent the limited funds well and in the right places (The atmospheric night time scenes were amazing).

It was somewhat dark in places (depression, anxiety) perhaps related to the Directors own issues during the filming? But MASSIVE kudos to Tony Lane for finally finishing the project!!!!

The film plays out well with the added bonus of a Wheatus soundtrack!

A decent film length (1:43:21) zipped by pretty quickly which is a good indication of my enjoyment of the film.

There is plenty to keep the horror fans interested , although I personally feel the gore scenes could have been a more graphic (just me) and it can feel quite " talky" in between the gory set pieces.

The Zombie effects in the latter half of the movie are outstanding and scence later on with a "possible" reference to Zombie Flesh Eaters?, or certainly reminiscent of.

Certainly worth a watch!!!

When I first stumbled upon this independent film, I couldn't wait to get involved. I've been a long-time supporter of indie films and filmmakers, especially when it comes to the horror genre. Invasion spoke to me, promising me a rich story within my preferred genre.

The original film has changed dramatically over the course of 15 years in production, but what has been delivered was truly worth the wait. A slow-burn feature that focuses hard on story and character development while giving horror-loving audiences gore and gruesome demises.

The cast and crew are troopers, having filmed this feature over four years. The cinematography and visual effects are exceptional while the music helps build the tense atmosphere.

Overall, Invasion of the Not Quite Dead has been a long time coming, but it was well worth it. A compelling story-driven bloody good ride. Congratulations to all involved.

Invasion of the Not Quite Dead is a tale of blood, sweat and tears, both in front of and behind the camera. The film is dark, gritty and has some hard hitting themes. The soundtrack is fantastic and the visuals overall are really impressive, as is the makeup and SFX. Despite the '15 years in the making' the film doesn't look dated and overall I'd say it is a masterpiece of crowdfunded cinematography. Will it win any Oscars? Probably not but kudos must go to Ad Lane for realising his dream and bringing this to life. I hope his legacy is inspiring the next generation of film makers to dare to dream big. 10/10 for effort x.

As a backer (no incentive, financial or otherwise, to write this review) i know and appreciate that this film existing at all is an incredible achievement after so many years of struggle for the director. As a film lover and devourer, i can appreciate the craft, quality and commitment to making something very different to a typical zombie film. And thats also a warning to go in with an open mind and no pre-conceptions, because what AD Lane and co have done is make a drama about the mental collapse of a man and his family that just happens to have zombies in it. With that accepted and understood, you are left with the brilliant score and cinematography, alongside the excellent cast (what a surprise Frank was! Real talent) and a surreal and dream like quality that intrigues and rewards and that ultimately us gripped. Well worth a watch.