Is Zed's Dead Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2021)

📖 The Core Premise

Zed's Dead stands as a 2021 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the Thriller landscape. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Take a plunge into the morbid world of Z and M's Pawn. This movie is based loosely off of the characters of "Zed" and " Maynard" in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction. See what happens to "Z" (Jason Henne) and "M"( Patrick Duncan Weston) before, after and during the events that happened in Pulp Fiction. Z and M are on a road to success running their Pawn shop when an investigating officer of the law becomes suspicious of felonious activity happening in and around Z and M's Pawn. Detective Pine (Joe Makowski), is rundown and burnt out, however it doesn't stop his forceful nature to stop these criminals dead in their tracks. Enjoy a fun, gory and exploitative movie about an unlikely partnership that leads to murder, lust and betrayal. Brought to you by Gatorblade Films and Reaper Films, the same team that made Naked Cannibal Campers and Die Die Delta Pi. —Sean Donohue"

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Zed's Dead, even the presence of Jason Henne struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Thriller. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Zed's Dead worth your time? If you appreciate Thriller films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Zed's Dead misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 74 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.