Biohazardous
| Biohazardous | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michael J. Hein |
| Produced by | Howard Hein |
| Written by | Michael J. Hein |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Bud Gardner |
| Edited by | Jim Boyd |
Production company |
MooDude Productions |
Release dates |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Biohazardous is a 2001 American horror film written and directed by Michael J. Hein. It stars Sprague Grayden as a teenager who discovers that a local research company has been creating zombies.
Plot
A research company founded by ex-Nazi scientists moves to a small town. Bored, several teens break in and find that the company has been reanimating the dead. Stuck there with the zombies, they attempt to escape with the help of a few cops and employees who are also present.
Cast
- Sprague Grayden as Laura Forman
- David Garver as Steve
- Al Thompson as Mike Walker
- Jon Avner Sgt. Murdock
- Will Dunham as Father Morris
- Matt Markey as Joe
- Katheryn Winnick as Jennifer
- Gary Ray as Hank Forman
- Michele Santopietro as Christine
- Thomas A. Cahill as Mr. Stine
Production
Filming took place in Hillsdale, New Jersey. The budget was less than $100,000.[1]
Release
Biohazardous was released on DVD in the United States on February 18, 2003.[2]
Reception and legacy
Drive-in film critic Joe Bob Briggs called it "a pretty much by-the-numbers, micro-budget effort".[3] Jerry White of Beyond Hollywood wrote that the film is enjoyably bad, as many scenes are unintentionally funny.[4] Daniel Benson of HorrorTalk rated it 2/5 stars and wrote that the film's special effects can not overcome the other faults, including poor writing and acting.[2] Writing in The Zombie Movie Encyclopedia, academic Peter Dendle said, "The filmmakers exploit the limited location as best they can" but "there's little build-up of tension".[5]
As an outgrowth of Biohazardous, Hein founded the New York City Horror Film Festival.[6]
References
- ↑ Beckerman, Jim (2002-06-02). "Dead walk the streets of Hillsdale Director's 'Biohazardous' is a tribute to Romero". The Record. Retrieved 2015-03-01 – via Highbeam Research. (subscription required (help)).
- 1 2 Benson, Daniel (2005-11-20). "Biohazardous". Horror Talk. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
- ↑ Briggs, Joe Bob (2002-05-16). "Joe Bob's Drive-In: 'Biohazardous'". United Press International. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
- ↑ White, Jerry (2005-01-09). "Biohazardous (2001) Movie Review". Beyond Hollywood. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
- ↑ Dendle, Peter (2012). The Zombie Movie Encyclopedia, Volume 2: 2000–2010. McFarland & Company. pp. 34–35. ISBN 978-0-7864-6163-9.
- ↑ Levin, Jay (2011-07-13). "Michael J. Hein, creator of horror film fest, dies". The Record. Retrieved 2015-03-01.