Army of the Dead

About Army of the Dead: Explore: - About - Making / Production - Actors - Trivia / Interesting Facts - Awards - Quotes - Music / Soundtrack About: Army of the Dead is a 2021 action-packed zombie heist film directed by Zack Snyder. The movie follows a group of mercenaries who plan a heist on a Las Vegas casino during a zombie outbreak. It is set in a world where a zombie outbreak has turned Las Vegas into a quarantine zone. The city is walled off and left to the undead, making it the perfect place for a heist. The plot of the movie revolves around Scott Ward, played by Dave Bautista, who leads a group of mercenaries into the quarantined zone to retrieve $200 million from a vault beneath a casino before the government nukes the entire city. However, the group soon realizes that they are not the only ones in search of the money, as they encounter intelligent and organized zombies, making their mission more complicated and dangerous. Making / Production: Army of the Dead was written by Zack Snyder, Shay Hatten, and Joby Harold. It was produced by Deborah Snyder, Wesley Coller, Zack Snyder, and Ori Marmur. Zack Snyder, known for his previous works like 300 and Watchmen, helmed the project with his unique visual style and high-octane action sequences. The movie was shot primarily in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with additional filming taking place in Atlantic City and Los Angeles. Snyder utilized a mix of practical effects and CGI to bring the post-apocalyptic Las Vegas setting and the terrifying zombies to life. The production team also built a life-sized replica of a Las Vegas casino to shoot the heist scenes. Actors: - Dave Bautista as Scott Ward - Ella Purnell as Kate Ward - Ana de la Reguera as Maria Cruz - Omari Hardwick as Vanderohe - Theo Rossi as Burt Cummings - Matthias Schweighöfer as Ludwig Dieter - Nora Arnezeder as Lily "The Coyote" - Hiroyuki Sanada as Bly Tanaka - Garret Dillahunt as Martin - Tig Notaro as Marianne Peters Dave Bautista delivers a powerful performance as the lead character, Scott Ward, displaying his action prowess and emotional depth. Ella Purnell as Kate Ward, Scott's daughter, delivers a solid performance as a skilled mechanic who joins the team. The rest of the cast also brings their characters to life, creating a diverse and engaging ensemble. Trivia / Interesting Facts: - Army of the Dead is a spiritual successor to Snyder's 2004 film, Dawn of the Dead. - The movie features several Easter eggs and references to other zombie films, paying homage to the genre's classics. - The approach to the zombies in the movie is unique, as they are portrayed as intelligent beings, capable of strategizing and organizing. - The film had a budget of $70–90 million, making it one of Netflix's most expensive original productions. - Originally, actor Chris D'Elia was cast in the film, but due to sexual misconduct allegations, his scenes were reshot with Tig Notaro. Awards: Army of the Dead has not received any awards or nominations to date. Quotes: - "Aim for the head, they feel no pain." - Scott Ward - "When you cross my line of sight, you're already dead." - Vanderohe - "This is all outside-the-box shit!" - Batista Music / Soundtrack: The soundtrack for Army of the Dead features a mix of licensed songs and original score composed by Tom Holkenborg, also known as Junkie XL. The music perfectly complements the intense and action-packed scenes, adding to the overall adrenaline-pumping experience of the film. Some notable tracks from the soundtrack include: - "Viva Las Vegas" by Richard Cheese - "The Baddest" by ZZ Ward - "Zombie" by The Cranberries - "Time (Extended Version)" by Tom Holkenborg This is just a glimpse into the thrilling and entertaining world of Army of the Dead. The film combines intense action, suspenseful moments, and a unique take on the zombie genre, making it a must-watch for fans of action-packed films and zombie enthusiasts.