Nudist Colony of the Dead (1991) User Reviews

Pretty bad, but entertaining if you're in the right state of mind beforehand

[mrdivot · 5/10 · 2 May 2006]

One of those films that you need a half-rack or phatty to sit through. But, once the effects from your favorite mind number start to hit you, this one becomes rather enjoyable. Rocky Horror Picture Show wannabe has nudists that killed themselves in a suicide pact come back and terrorize the right-wingers that got the nudist colony shut down.

Most of the nudity is in the opening credits and then that ain't much. For nudists, they sure do wear a lot. Boobies, that's it..Nary a butt shot. Pretty weak. The musical numbers have some crazy lyrics, and the break you get from the poor acting makes them even more enjoyable. A perfect cult movie candidate.

Speechless

[Ozothoth · 4/10 · 28 January 2007]

I'm....so torn about this movie. Just on the name alone, I knew I had to see it, but I can't honestly say that it was worth my time. On the other hand, I can tell my friends I've seen a movie that they constantly think I'm lying when I talk about it.

It's not good, not by a longshot, but it has a good-natured stupidness that keeps you watching long after you realize you should turn it off and go do something constructive--like write an IMDb review of it.

I can tell you some things I wasn't expecting: this movie being a musical, and the nudist zombies wearing a lot of clothes. I'm glad they did, though, since the Droopy old lady with the knockers down to her knees would've gotten old fast. The death scenes were so bizarre that they defy description, and by and large the most coherent comment I can form about this movie is "WTF?!" Should you see it? Umm.....depends on how much patience you have, or how much beer. There's nothing scary in this movie, and the gore is high school play worthy at best, but you will be stunned that a musical movie about undead nudists killing Christians was ever made, let alone that you're seeing it. It's for bragging rights only, I'd say, and unless you have a warped sense of humor you should avoid it. Even if you have a warped sense of humor, I think you're going to need some help getting through this, so bring some friends or some mind-altering substances.

Unclothed and undead.

[BA_Harrison · 5/10 · 11 August 2017]

Quite probably the only nudist zombie musical in existence, Nudist Colony of the Dead is, as if you really need to be told, very dumb indeed. In addition to the absurd premise—vengeful nudist zombies rise from their graves to attack members of a religious summer camp—we get crazy characters, offbeat humour, hokey gore, a smidgen of gratuitous nudity (although not nearly as much as one might expect) and several impromptu song and dance routines.

Even though the film suffers from obvious budgetary and technical restraints, with a cast of enthusiastic but not particularly talented performers, it's hard not to admire writer/director Mark Pirro just a little for actually bringing his ridiculous and ambitious vision to the screen. The songs are cringe-worthy, the dancing is dreadful, and the gags aren't all that funny, but all involved throw themselves completely into the project, and their fun proves infectious, making the film a mindlessly enjoyable time waster for undiscerning fans of low-budget cult cinema.

Hilariously corny

[tilleycs · 14 September 2004]

First off, if you're looking for a lot of nudity, look elsewhere. Some of the women are topless, but that's it, and once they become zombies, they're all grey, and some of them have clothes on (go figure). But I enjoyed this movie; it doesn't take itself too seriously like a lot of other horror movies, so you don't have to sit there and roll your eyes at the amateur attempts to make you gasp in horror. I thought the songs were great (and a lot better than music in most horror movies), including the title theme, the rap (especially the old grandma doing the dance moves), the "I Don't Care" blues song they sing in the van, and "Inky Dinky Doo Dah Morning". The characters are well defined (the drunk girl, the Chinese guy with the accent, the Bible-quoting guy) and it's fun to see them interact with each other.

It's great if you're looking for obscure horror movies to watch and looking for a new one to watch and be entertained by. If that's you, it's a must-see.

Is it Good? No. But it Deserves a Place in Cultdom

[arfdawg-1 · 4/10 · 26 January 2018]

Zombie nudists attack campers five years after the closure of the Sunny Buttocks nudist colony in various musical numbers.

One of the oddest films I've ever seen. There's barely any nudity in this movie. I bet it could get a PG 13 easily. And BTW, it's a MUSICAL.

I guess they wanted to do something like Rocky Horror n a budget. A real low budget.

It's really dumb and not very good, but oddly watchable. I'm surprised it doesnt have cult status.

I can't give it a high rating, but I can suggest you see it for yourself.

it wouldn't be so bad, but...

[msbigbadwolf · 1/10 · 25 January 2005]

I personally believed that 'Manos' the Hands of Fate was the worst movie ever made - even MST3K couldn't save it. However, now that I have seen Nudist Colony of the Dead, I'm not so sure. It would just be a poorly filmed B-rate horror flick, except that it's A MUSICAL! I especially like "Inky-dinky Doo-dah Morning," if it's fair to use the word "like" to describe which parts of the movie I found the most deliberately stupid. This movie is nothing if not confused; not scary or gory enough to be horror, not nearly enough wisecracks to be a parody, not enough nudity to be pornographic, and the musical numbers are melodically simplistic with lyrics that smack of junior high. I'm not really sure what this movie was going for, but I am sure I would recommend it to anyone hoping to find the most mindless film ever made.

Don't watch this film

[Leofwine_draca · 2/10 · 2 August 2017]

NUDIST COLONY OF THE DEAD is a random, cheaply-made independent comedy horror film about a group of youths menaced by the evil spectres of former nudists who committed suicide due to the closing down of their camp. It's ridiculous stuff indeed, a film which doesn't really pay off the titular promise. The only nudity is presented early on along with a cameo from Forrest J. Ackerman (playing a judge, thankfully not among the nude). The film then descends into messiness and somewhat incredibly is a cheesy musical for much of the running time. It's quite dreadful.

Seriously? Who comes up with ideas like this?...

[paul_haakonsen · 2/10 · 9 June 2018]

I managed to endure 20 minutes of the ordeal that is known as "Nudist Colony of the Dead".

Sure, I knew it was going to be a low budget movie, and probably not even a good one at that. But this was just beyond what I was able to endure!

The acting was non-existing and the make-up and special effects were just atrocious.

I simply had lost my interest in the movie not more than 5 minutes into it, and decided to give the movie the benefit of the doubt and I ended up enduring 20 prolonged painful minutes.

I have no intention of returning to finish this movie. I watched a restored version apparently, but the quality of the images were still shoddy and old.

I can honestly not think of any reason why I would recommend this movie to anyone. So take heed and stay well clear of this one. Not all things involving zombies is made of gold.

WHOA... the worst movie EVER??

[b_scheim · 1/10 · 21 October 2001]

This movie was so painfully and unbelievably atrocious, that well, I feel no doubt in claiming it to be the very worst movie I have ever seen. There have only been a few comments made so far on this movie (and only 18 votes), so I just want to make sure that the sentiments of the negative viewers are echoed. This movie was so appallingly offensive to nearly everyone, but (in no particular order): "rural folk", christians, jews, asians, hispanics, black people, and yes, even nudists. A group of nudists commit suicide to haunt "bible-thumpers" who come back to the former nudist colony to go to bible retreats?? I think arguing about the inanity of the plot is probably beside the point, as the title of the movie should speak for itself about what the plot may have to offer. The back of the moviebox claims the film is "filled with a lively, upbeat score that is right out of 'Little Shop of Horrors' and 'Thriller'". Uh huh. The song lyrics are admittedly comical at times, but mostly because they are so ridiculously corny and non-sensical that you're laughing more at the creators of this movie than anything else. I won't go on any further, just don't watch this movie!

point being... stay away unless you are so bored that you are contemplating a nudist suicide and/or are dead already. It's both offensive AND horrible, and i wouldn't even recommend "seeing it for yourself".

Nudist Colony of the Dead: Cheesy slapstick fun

[Platypuschow · 6/10 · 6 September 2017]

Just when you think you've seen every possible "Of the dead" movie along comes this fun little cheesy slice of early 90's goodness.

I expected this to be a dumb "Sexploitation" film which by this point were thoroughly dying out but was pleasantly surprised to see a fairly competent comedy.

Heavily comically critical of religion, lots of laugh out loud gags and some good ideas this hits more than it misses.

Sadly it is shoddily made and the musical portion of this comedy horror is by far it's weakest link. The songs aren't cheesy, they're just straight up bad.

Nudist Colony Of The Dead is a fun little comedy feature which made surprise you going in with no expectations.

The Good:

The regular hilarious religious bible references

Some fun slapstick humour

The Bad:

Cheaply made and it shows

Zombies look awful

Songs are pretty bad

Things I Learnt From This Movie:

There is a passage in the bible about toilet paper

How does anyone know that they're in the middle of nowhere? They could be to the side of it!

It's an inky dinky doo-da morning

The bible says bend her over and smack her other cheeks

Nipple lube is something every good Christian girl should have used by the time they're 17

Christians aren't supposed to think..........wait no sorry already knew that

Grab some beer and invite your friends!

[TelevisionJunkie · 10/10 · 5 April 2005]

This film has always stayed with me, but after having just seen the trailer (er... music video) at movieflix.com, I had to write about it.

I found this and thought it was gonna be an '90s soft-core musical, along the lines of "Beach Blanket Bango," "Cinderella" (1977) and "Cinderella 2000." While the three of those are also party movies, this one falls into another category entirely -- namely the Mark Pirro category. With insane films like "Curse of the Queerwolf," "Buford's Beach Bunnies," and the more mainstream "My Mom's a Werewolf" (which he scripted), Pirro has a style all his own. I'm sort of scared of the other trailer I just saw for his newest film, "Rectuma."

As was pointed out before, it's not gory enough to be horror; not "nudist" enough to be pornographic; not funny enough to be a true comedy. It's a film that was probably fun to make, and it was made to be made fun of. It's brash, offensive and politically incorrect (moreso than the hilariously offensive "Queerwolf")... and it's filled with bad dialog/acting, crazy HALF-naked zombies and songs that you can't get out of your head, no matter how hard you try.

It's not "Citizen Kane," but it is what it is -- and for what it is, I give it a 10. Grab some beer, pop some popcorn and invite all your friends to laugh and sing along with the zombies from the "Nudist Colony of the Dead!"

Probably the only FUNNY Musical on Walking-Dead

[vijayasekar · 8/10 · 5 August 2009]

I never had any issues watching a different kind of movie! Trust me,his is one such - Funny (an Adult Comedy, of course). When I saw this movie, I was really surprised. I have seen Walking-Dead movies (most of the time it was pointed towards Gore, Horror, sometimes Comedy and even Spoof) but this is one movie which was made Funny! This movie is no-logic-just-fun in a very peculiar way. But trust me, it seems intended. When you watch the scenes before the Titles, you'll be able to realize that the Director has made sure to give a preview of what kind of movie to expect. The best thing I can suggest is watch the first set of scenes (Court scene and the following one) and if you find them to be funny (especially dialogues), continue to watch it.

I was smiling throughout the movie. Even made me laugh sometimes! The dialogues and one-liners were quite good. They fit to the tone of the movie and each one strictly sticks to the character. All the songs were funny (in the same peculiar way). Even kept me humming "Inky-dinky Doo-dah Morning".

Loved it and I do recommend it to people who like a movie not because it is like what they wanted it to be but for what it is!

Note: This movie is not intended for people who hate religious criticism.

Great fun!

[mjlucas62 · 22 November 2006]

A campy, low budget production with catchy tunes that will have you humming them for days. (Just don't be caught singing "Kill Kill Kill the Zealots" at work.) If you've enjoyed "Dead and Breakfast", you'll have a great time with "Nudist Colony of the Dead". The songs are better and there are more of them. It's truly a musical horror comedy. (Well, we may have to question the horror part - very little blood and guts and no good slashing at all.) Despite the title, don't expect full nudity or even much partial nudity. And there's NO sex.

If you're easily offended or a Born Again Christian, don't get this movie. There are no scared cows in Mark Pirro's world and nearly everyone gets zinged at some point. Let there be no doubt, "bible thumpers" are certainly taken to task (and taken apart as one would expect in any horror movie). It is a social commentary. Pirro uses humor and silliness to push his point home. That said, it doesn't take away from the entertainment value of the film.

Kill all the zealots!

[kaderabekm · 8/10 · 17 April 2006]

I was pleasantly surprised, Nudist colony had much more professional look than I've expected.It offers the right combination of campy horror, religious satire and musical numbers to create refreshing and entertaining viewing experience. There was even a bit of funny gore thrown in for a good measure. Mr. Pirro, I applaud you. I've heard of this movie before but wasn't too anxious to see it. I didn't know what I was missing! Lord, forgive me for I didn't know how delightful Nudist Colony of the Dead could be. From the first scenes at the court where angry bible thumpers accuse poor nudists of corrupting the neighborhood to the final appearance of the naked corpses singing their anthem Kill all the zealots, this movie is a treat for all lovers of genuine low budget horror comedies. Nudists oppressed by the moral majority can't stand life without their favorite colony and decide to commit suicide but later they return to kick the butt of those crucifix bashers who dare to set foot on their land... It sounds like extremely funny idea to me. I consider this to be the best shot on Super 8 movie I've ever seen. It has more competent zombie make up than Zombie Lake and some other straight zombie movies that were meant to be horrifying, the humor works fine most the time and I am sure that the director was aware of budget limitations and all the performers did their best. Songs are simple but catchy and religious jokes are presented so often one can forgive that some of them feel a bit forced. There are some truly great characters in Nudist Colony: The black ranger who tries to convince bible thumping visitors of the colony that former inhabitants came back from the grave, one of female nudists dressed in hilarious body suit with wrinkled rubber breasts or the obsessive bible reader who has the Book of the books shoved down his throat... I found Nudist Colony of the Dead to be extremely amusing and witty but I understand that viewers who are easily offended and those who expect acting and production values on par with Citizen Kane even from movies shot on Super 8 would rather choke on Satan's vomit than watch this.

Not As Bad as People Are Saying

[Obubier · 9/10 · 8 February 2003]

*****WARNING THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN WHAT SOME WOULD CONSIDER 1 SPOILER******

I happened across this film one Friday night at the Tower outlet video store. I was looking for a trashy low budget horror and got more than I bargained for. This movie is HILLARIOUS- Sick, twisted, and wonderfully low budget. So low budget in fact that there are some parts where the sound isn't even dubbed in. It would seem like the entire budget was wasted on a helicopter rental for a crucial scene (not so crucial that they couldn't have used stock footage). There are many problems with the film, like the one I mentioned above, but for what it is- a low budget campy horror musical with boobs- it's not half bad (and there is definitely a lack of material in that genre!)

I wish it would be picked up by a better distributor who would market it like TROMA, and I can't help but wonder if there has ever been a stage adaptation, because I am seriously thinking of doing it. The songs are catchy and the gore is just perfect for the east village stage.

GREAT MOVIE!

[reagan-1 · 10/10 · 8 September 2003]

this movie is absolutely hilarious; i recommend that everyone see this. Everyone seems to want to bring the movie down by pointing out how it pokes fun @ all these types of people (blacks,asians,etc.) but that is what makes this movie great. For example, the forest ranger that has to rap every story he tells, a style like the Will Smith style from Fresh Prince of Bel Air - he's the coolest person in the movie!

GO buy this ish now!

hmmm

[weerdo1482 · 31 March 2001]

I got this thinking it would be some sort of a soft porn horror. but, its not. I really don't see the point of this movie. mabe just to offend as many people as possible. christans, jews, gays, rednecks, black people, religous people, and if that s not enough theres the breif nudity. the cover makes it look like its just full of it, oh well. bad movies are great it makes me relized that just about anyone can write anything and people will pay to make it. the singing is a nice little added feature, its the only thing worse than the dialouge

Great songs and campy humor.

[gabrielsaland · 8/10 · 27 February 2018]

I didn't know what to expect from the title,but from the moment you start to watch, you'll know will is going to follow. This movie is filled with horrible tongue in cheek humor that is so funny...because it's so lame...and some of it is downright clever...you heard me. The musical numbers are also very clever and they are also very catchy tunes. I actually looked forward to each one and, as others have said, you will be humming them later. This movie is so bad that is good. It's not a waste of time. Watch it and enjoy it!

Very funny movie with some hilarious songs and dance routines

[mark-126 · 10/10 · 17 November 1998]

Great satire on the explosion of T.V. gospel people and their effect on America. The film is a clever spoof on the craziness and blind devotion followers show preaching phonies.

so bad it's..well...good

[zerospunk · 10/10 · 6 July 2000]

I saw this on a online video site. I have no clue when this movie was released or any specifics on it, but I do know that I would have never seen this in a theater, and even yet video. Free is free though, so i figured why not. The things that stuck out in this flick, had to be the plot. A nudist group is forced to leave because they are considered immoral by the church and town, so they all kill themselves, ala poison punch. The scene where the old woman is telling the story and keeps going on and on right before the man is trying to drink the punch is pure comedy. Anywhoo, they all vow to haunt their camp and kill blah blah blah..you get the point. A church campgroup, for SINFUL teenagers (ooo aren't they all sinful?) vactions in...the exact same nudist camp a couple years later, they all die, yadda yadda. The musical numbers in this simply add to the corny feel of this. Some of the tunes are actually catchy...in a retarded sort of way. Nothing serious comdeywise...its all one big parody, or maybe its trying to parody other parody, or maybe...actually who cares.

Watch this if you have nothing better to do..

National treasure

[theusedax · 10/10 · 16 November 2021]

I'm so glad I found this uncut gem. It's so ridiculous and absurd, the music is amazing and in perfect juxtaposition with the horror undertones. Please, if you hear the word velocipastor and chuckle, watch this.

I was just surfing on YouTube.

[doxtdeve · 10/10 · 1 August 2021]

As the titles states i was on youtube when i came across this gem, it is by no means a triple A production but by golly can i tell every actor throughly enjoyed their roll. The jokes were hilarious and TO DIE FOR, well endowed actors especially miss Dhimple. And i personally sang along at every musical my favorite was the beginning into song it really smacked, as well as the van sing alongs. Overall a 10/10 movie. Ps, loved the bit with the camp ranger, gold. I hope that the otherwise negative reviews of this movie go unnoticed because this is genuinely a fun movie to watch, and I'll probably re-watch it for years to come. "Dear lord, please let him scold his tounge on hot cocoa." You have to not have a heart, or a funny bone to find this move anything less than ten stars.

my comments

[andyforwang · 16 March 2008]

the name sounds so terrible.this topic is the same like a film a beautiful women who is stronger than ordinary people. but there is an orgnize study her and colon many women who are the dumplication of this women. As was pointed out before, it's not gory enough to be horror; not "nudist" enough to be pornographic; not funny enough to be a true comedy. It's a film that was probably fun to make, and it was made to be made fun of. It's brash, offensive and politically incorrect (moreso than the hilariously offensive "Queerwolf")... and it's filled with bad dialog/acting, crazy HALF-naked zombies and songs that you can't get out of your head, no matter how hard you try. http://www.nudistonly.com