Review of Night Life (1989) by Dan V — 16 May 2010
Night Life is a lost gem of a horror/comedy that deserves SOO much more praise than it had ever been given, not to mention deserving at least a DVD release in order to show the moronic horror movie viewers of today what original, GOOD horror movies used to be like.
Predating the zomedy trend-setting Shaun of the Dead, Night Life has a real 80's feel (it was made in '89, but released in '90). It stars lovable poor man's Corey Haim Scott Grimes (Critters 1 & 2, now doing American Dad) as Archie, a smart nerd who works hard for his domineering uncle (the GREAT John Astin) at his funeral home.
Much to Arhcie's dismay, he's constantly being picked on by two dumb jocks (which includes Dexter's Mark Pelligrino) and their two girlfriends (which includes Friday the 13th Part VI's Darcy DeMoss).
As luck would have it, Archie's tormentors die in a horrible car crash, but before he can bury them for good, lightning strikes and (as well know) awakens the dead. Soon, the 4 zombies are after Archie, ripping apart anyone and everyone that gets in there way (in some pretty fun gory ways to boot).
This review of Night Life (1989) was written by Dan V on 16 May 2010.
Night Life has generally received mixed reviews.
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