***We don’t always do web series, but today we do! DJ and I made a zombie movie when we were kids and unfortunately we don’t have footage anymore. Thankfully, these guys made this and it’s enough to get us by. LOL
Episode 1 – Day 1
Directed, written and produced by Jeffrey McLaurin and Carl Smith. Starring some very talented little kids by the names of Gabe Krut, Jourdan Jackson, Marco Baroudi, Tyler Desharnais and Wyatt Chapman.
Plot: in a different sort of apocalypse, a virus kills all adults and turns little kids into zombies – Living Kids vs. Living Dead Kids!
Every episode of this web series will focus on a new day and a new set of kids fighting to survive. We like this concept while at the same time NOT ENJOYING IT AT ALL. Damn it if after we finished the first episode we didn’t really, really, really want to know what happened to Trent, Chloe and cute, little Parker.
Day 1 – Behind the Scenes
Episode 1 is excellent. These kids are really good little actors, it has superb Freddy Claws, and the effects were excellent for a web series. It’s not really a spoiler per se, so let me tell you that when that kid’s leg comes off it looks really well done. We were impressed. And while it’s not a scary show, it is incredibly tense. For instance, if we could have jumped into the show and pushed Parker up that ladder ourselves, we would have.
The only negative comment we have is that one of the kids reactions to finding his mother dead wasn’t necessarily that realistic, but we give it some leniency. We suppose that there’s no time for a kid to have a meltdown in a 10-minute webisode.
Episode 1 – Day 1
We also got a sneak peek at the 2nd episode ‘Day 57’. We were introduced to a new set of kids who we didn’t like as much as the 1st set, but we’re assuming that’ll happen every now and again. You’re not going to love them all. However, the direction and appearance of the series was still good and the tension was on par with the first episode.
‘Day 1’ is currently a submission in the Horror Block Monstrous Movie Contest and can be seen here:
The second episode, ‘Day 57’, will be seen online in a couple of months.
Scoring both episodes together, I give the new series a 71/100. DJ gives it an 80. It is definitely worth watching and we will watch again. We just hope they break their own rules and bring back the kids from the first episode so we can see what becomes of them.
I suppose I could list my favorite movies here, but instead I'll give you a strange glimpse into what makes me TaraRomero.
1. I met George Romero. He was the kindest and sweetest man. He talked to me for longer than he should have with the line getting longer. He also held my hand. And when he noticed the ladybug I have tattooed on my wrist, he said he liked it and asked me it's name. Till then, it had not had a name. Now, I call him George.
2. I love stickers. All stickers. I just adore them. I even ask for stickers for Christmas! As a matter of fact, the birthday that just past, every member of my immediate family gave me sticker packs as gifts. Affordable and extremely appreciated.
3. I have never put much stock in astrology or horoscopes, but I LOVE the magic of the MBTI. Omg. I am an INFP and it actually sounds just like me. Introverted mostly. Creative always. Heart before head and not the most logical. Totally me! For better or worse.
4. It's no surprise I count horror so high up on the list of things that make me, me. However, it's so within my soul that I was part of the Horror Club in college. Interesting bunch. And even took a Horror Lit class as an elective. I got an A.
5. Coffee always makes me happy. Always. I'm particularly fond of caramel macchiatos. But I'll drink black coffee if it's the only thing available.
6. I hate shock for the sake of shock and endings that depress me. I always mention the movies Within (2016) and the Eli Roth produced, written and starred in, Aftershock (2012), as proof of this distate I have. I abhor the idea that just because I like horror, some people think I'd actually praise a movie that lets you think the "Final Girl" just made it through the night, only to slap her in the face with a tsunami.
7. We are big time animal people. I mean, if I could, I'd have an elephant, a bear, a zebra, a penguin, an otter and a meerkat, living with me. Seriously though. We have 2 dogs right now and 2 cats. Both cats we picked up when they each came to our front door hungry. And both dogs we got from 2 different sets of neighbors. Both who, unfortunately, don't know how to care for pets long-term. But they're happy and healthy now!!
8. Revisiting my love of horror, one of the above cats, my cat, is a little black guy named Church. Because Pet Sematary. His middle name is even Pascow. To give credit where credit's due, the name was DJ's idea. But he loves horror too!
9. I'm big into art. Along with movie posters and an Anne Frank quote, I have some actual paintings on my wall. I really think Dali paints beautifully when he wants to. And if I don't get to see Michaelangelo's Pieta in person some day, I will be very disappointed.
10. Lastly, I find Emily Dickinson's poetry intriguing. I took an elective course about her as well. But do you know I injected horror even there? I was given a poem to dissect and I picked one on death, of course. Then, I researched old "Death Photos" and even printed out copies for everyone in the class. They were so interested in looking at them that it stopped them from all looking at me, and I was able to deal quite well with my stage fright. Haha
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I just saw the latest one too. The first is by far my favourite as the kids were adorable, but I enjoyed Day 57 for different reasons. I just want more eps dammit!
I just saw the latest one too. The first is by far my favourite as the kids were adorable, but I enjoyed Day 57 for different reasons. I just want more eps dammit!
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Weren’t they adorable!! I want more episodes, too!!
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So adorable
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