Redneck Zombies (1987) & Interview, Ed Bishop

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Check out our latest contribution to TroMarch, the crossover event no one wanted, besides us and Damn, That's Scary! This week, we review Redneck Zombies from 1987, which was only distributed by Troma, not made by.

Of course-- OF MOTHER FLIPPIN' COURSE, on the one episode where we got an interview with someone from the actual movie this month, our pals from Damn, That's Scary! don't like it. Well, we at Slashers love Redneck Zombies, and that was even before we set up the interview with Ed Bishop. Ed was the producer, editor, cameraman, effects guy, script supervisor, casting director, and basically "D) All of the above" for this film.

He and his high school friend, director, Pericles Lewnes set out to make a movie, which became a year-long, weekend-only project. The whole process was very similar to that of Peter Jackson with Bad Taste. Peri actually went on to continue working with Troma, working as the special effects supervisor for Sgt. Kabukiman and Toxic Avenger III. Fun fact, he is actually the first person onscreen in Toxie III, while making a reference to Redneck Zombies.

Ed has continued his film career as an editor for the UFC. He talks about ending up there after he and Peri did a documentary on mixed martial arts years ago. Peri now owns and operates InGrano Bistro Bakery in Annapolis, Maryland. We talk about their early discussions, which lead to their lives after the radioactive moonshine had long been swallowed and peed away.

The entire film is something of a masterwork, especially given the budget of $10,000 (roughly $23,152.64, when adjusted for inflation to 2021). Ed discussed his efforts in editing and makeup effects. He even talks his inspiration from effects artists like Tom Savini, and how his book helped bring this idea to screen. We even talk about the many references to other films and franchises.

What are your favorite moments from Redneck Zombies? Be sure to let us know!

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