"Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead" Review - Written by Anthony Thurber

Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead
Year: 2008
Director: Lloyd Kaufman
Studio: Troma Entertainment
Stars: Jason Yachanin, Kate Graham, Lloyd Kaufman
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 103 Mins
Official Website: http://www.poultrygeistmovie.com/




"Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead" is the latest film, from the president of Troma Entertainment and the creator of “The Toxic Avenger”, Lloyd Kaufman. The film is about a military themed restaurant who decides to build their latest store on top of a native Indian burial ground site. Soon the spirits, from the burial ground, starts taking revenge on anyone, who steps foot, in the restaurant. The only people who can stop them are a mindless and not so bright counter-boy , his ex girlfriend, who dumped him to become a lesbian and a burqa-wearing cook. This is a zany horror film that is filled with musical numbers, comedy and extreme blood and guts gore.

"Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead" is not for the weak of heart or for the easily offended. With that said, Poultrygeist is truly up there with “The Toxic Avenger”, as one of Lloyd Kaufman’s best films. Lloyd Kaufman still proves that his zany direction always works well with the material that he and the crazy writers of Troma Entertainment come up with. One of the things that I liked, about his direction was that he does a good job keeping the action moving, which is one of his trademarks. Another thing that he did well was to let the story of the film develop and not rush all the zany gore that’s always been common, in all of his films. Kaufman also does a great job directing his actors. He lets his actors make their characters totally likeable or truly hated. Another thing that I liked, about the acting was the performances by the film’s two leads Jason Yachanin and Kate Graham. Those two really had great chemistry with each other, which helps sell the love story subplot, in the film and makes everything that goes on, in the film interesting.

The screenplay written by Kaufman, Dan Bova and Gabe Friedman was a very fun filled gorefest. The screenwriters bring a variety of issues, in a humorous way, like american’s obsession of fast food consumption, Iraq, and corporate America to name a few. Amidst all that, there's a very entertaining story. The development of the characters was very good, to the point that you’re into the film and its zany antics. Another thing, that was also done right was the timing of the musical sequences, into the film’s story. The screenwriters, time the sequences very well, by putting them, in the right places in the story and the lyrics to the songs make sense with the scene and story, of the film. They also do a very good job developing the various subplots like the love story and various issues that they address in this film. It helps adds, to the zany fun that takes place in this film. The humor was also very good.. It was funny to the point, where I was laughing alot. The humor works, because the screenwriters combine the various horror and comedy aspects that are needed to make a film like this, very entertaining and fun.

“Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead” is truly one of Kaufman’s best films, as it’s funny and contains blood-squirting gore that will make you think twice before eating your chicken tonight. Had to throw that last part in there. It’s catchy though.

Review Rating: Five Stars