Deadbeat at dawn is one of those movies i fell in love with from the moment the first scene was over and one of those movies i. If you love independent horroraction films and have a twisted sense of humor you owe it to yourself to pick this set up. The very definition of diy, independent filmmaking vanbebber quit film school after his first year and used his student loan to fund the movie, deadbeat at d awn surpasses its lowbudget origins to create a revenge movie that delivers more thrills and bloody spills than all of chuck norris films combined. Vanbebber attended wright state university where he studied cinema. But it isnt long before hes pulled back into the world of violence. One of the original members of deadbeat at dawn, timmy maggot aka sticky timmy pudding aka tim ohanlon is out today, and for the next 5 day running 5 marathons to raise some money for the nhs.
Here we are honoring the greatest cult film ever made by the most amazing director on this planet jim vanbebber. Feeling like one of the best troma films never released by troma, deadbeat at d awn utilizes its low budget to great effect, successfully capturing the gritty and lowdown feel of the settings and violence. Jim vanbebbers independent action film masterpiece smashes onto bluray in a featurepacked restoration from arrow video. Written by, directed by and starring van bebber, deadbeat follows the story of goose a gang leader whose girlfriend is brutally slaughtered when he attempts to leave the thug life behind. Its like they are playing off of dawn of the dead or something. Dawn break up 2015 dawn of the dead 1978 and 2004 dawn of the planet of the apes 2014 the dawn patrol 1930 and 1938 dawson city. An exgang leader wreaks havoc on a rival gang for killing his girlfriend. With paul harper, jim van bebber, megan murphy, ric walker. The leader of the ravens is shamed into quitting by his.
It almost feel like a complete jim vanbebber collectionjust missing the. The film was included in the release of visions of hell. Bebber himself plays goose, a leader in street gang who decides to quit the violent and dangerous gang life and start a peaceful life with his girlfriend christy. Deadbeat at d awn is that atypical film, if perhaps typical, minimalbudgeted grindhouseesque flick, that works far better in its scenes dosed in violence and grue, bad taste and grit, than whenever it tries for characterization and internalizing, due to awkward dialogue spouted by evenmoreawkward performers. Actie horror film geregisseerd door jim van bebber.
It almost feel like a complete jim vanbebber collectionjust missing the manson family. Itd be nice if you could throw some pennies his way, or just. The violence is downright graphic and sometimes impressively done. The very definition of diy, independent filmmaking vanbebber quit film school after his first year and used his student loan to fund the movie, deadbeat at dawn surpasses its lowbudget origins. The films of jim vanbebber compilation in 2008 by dark sky films, which van bebber found that the film didnt get its proper rspect until the dark sky release. Director jim van bebber doubles as star of deadbeat at dawn. We also get a look at van bebbers other works, including the manson family and my sweet satan. A key entry in the indie gore sweepstakes of the glorious 1980s, deadbeat at dawn quickly joined the storied company of films like combat shock and street trash, all very low budget films distinguished by their imaginative camerawork and extreme, hyperbolic violence.
The one surprising thing about this doc is that van bebber isnt really interviewed. And then i bought a film called deadbeat at dawn in. One last job separates the leader of the ravens gang from an early retirement. Distorted but melodic electronica meets retrowave synth soundtracks. Frozen time 2016 the day after tomorrow 2004 a day at the beach 1970 the day of the beast 1995 a day in the country 1936 day of the dead 1985 and 2008 day of the dead 2. Wow, if i had any clue that deadbeat at d awn was this movie, i wouldnt have put it off for a hundred years.
Instead of using a bank loan to pay for a second year of college, he used the money to finance deadbeat at dawn, and founded the indie film company asmodeus productions with several colleagues. Director jim van bebber doubles as star of deadbeat at d awn. The lighting gave me a boner, the villains were positively cartoonish, the stunts looked truly painful, the blood flow was nearing rikioh level impressiveness. Vehicle used a lot by a main character or for a long time. Founded way back in 2006, out of the ashes of mafia vs ninja and bosseye, this group of long time friends continue to craft their eclectic mix of punk rock, ska, rap and pop, with a heavy influence of cult horror and action films. Goose leaves the gang life behind after pleas from his girlfriend. The film delivers equal dosages of ott violence, blood letting, action and some highly commendable amateur. Deadbeat at dawn 1990 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. October 26th, 1999 not yet rated 1 hr 20 min plot summary. The very definition of diy, independent filmmaking vanbebber quit film school after his first year and used his student loan to fund the movie, deadbeat at dawn surpasses its lowbudget origins to create a revenge movie that delivers more thrills and bloody spills than all of chuck norris films combined.
One response to deadbeat at dawn 1 988 robotomisation says. Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene. Jim vanbebber born november 24, 1964 in greenville, ohio is an american film director. Either way it doesnt matter, because deadbeat at dead is a stroke of genius. Ships from and sold by tonys movies, books and more.
Locked and loaded with a raft of new extras, see deadbeat as youve never seen it. The features deadbeat forever 1h 19m, hd here we have a featurelength documentary, directed by victor bonacore, that takes a look at deadbeat at dawn, the making of the film, and its legacy. Cult filmmaker jim van bebber may be most known for the manson family, released in 97, but he made his debut as a filmmaker ten years prior with deadbeat at d. Check out this behind the scene look at bad boys for life read more. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will reupload quick.
Deadbeat at dawn is the first feature from ohios own jim van bebber my sweet satan, the manson family, gator green. Deadbeat at d awn 1988 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Deadbeat at dawn is a 1988 action film written and directed by jim van bebber and starring. Shot to look like one of those thousands of easy rider aip biker flick clones, deadbeat at d awn works. Gallery of 5 movie poster and cover images for deadbeat at dawn 1 988. On the disc theres a fulllength retrospective of the work of jim vandebber, taking a look at his life and career, including the short films he made as a kid and his current projects, as well as his work on music videos, short films and the muchanticipated sequel to deadbeat at dawn, currently titled day of the deadbeat there are four newly restored short films from vandebber, along with. He does so, but the leader of the spiders is hellbent. After one too many encounters with the spiders a rival gang, the ravens leaders girlfriend tells him to quit the gang or its splitsville. For years, i tried hunting down the film s title but without success. Included in the box set is vanbebbers short films as well, the best of which is my sweet satan.
When this most heartfelt scene in the film involves a giant trashcompactor, you know youre in for a bumpy ride. Deadbeat at dawn 1988 jim van bebber in deadbeat at dawn 1988. I seriously thought the film was shot in the late 70s, and when i found out that it was shot over a period of years between 1986 and 1988, i was shocked. Both deadbeat at dawn and the manson family are awesome gritty independent movies. What sets this one apart is its aim to be a kinetic, hallucinatory action film, and on that front it succeeds far beyond its.
I might be rating based on postviewing euphoria but this feels like a. He created deadbeat at dawn with his fellow students and friends, and finally his first feature film was completed in 1988, and what a film that is. When he finds his girlfriend beaten to death by members of a rival gang, he seeks revenge, knowing that he may be dead by dawn. A masterpiece of brutality and cheesiness, deadbeat at d awn is so much fun to watch. I know other people might disagree, but they werent on the business end of. Gory exploitation film deadbeat at dawn getting 30th.