Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies (2016)

hyped garbage

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

First of all, the cinematography is beautiful, what an epic location to film a movie. Too bad the plot holes are large enough to drive a snowmobile through. I appreciate the attempt at yet another zombie- comedy, but you cannot sacrifice consistency for humor. How or why certain characters do certain actions becomes a fruitless task since that trait is throughout the movie. Example - Hey, we made it to the bottom of the mountain to get police help, but wait, let's go back up the mountain to play Austrian dance music to slow the zombies down. And when we get there, let's dance in the middle of them as well. Really? And since when did 2 ski poles through the eyes and out the back of the head not kill a zombie?

One of the other reviews here mentions being able to enjoy 'Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies' ('AotLZ') if you don't take it too seriously, and that's a good rule here; unfortunately, I may have taken my viewing pleasure of this horror/zombie comedy, a little seriously. I likely should not have held high expectations and anticipation for this, because mostly I was left wanting, though it had some decidedly fine and clever elements...I can't trash it, because it's good, you can tell it was crafted as a labor of love, and it definitely had it's moments while being mostly fun. The production team here get high marks, as it had first rate production values all around, looking and sounding great! Kudos to casting as well...but ultimately, I'm left with the sentiment of a wasted opportunity, as parts of the script, pacing, and direction didn't step up to the rest of the production's level and help this film live up to it's brilliant potential...If you're a glutton for the punishment that comes with being a fan of Horror/Zombie comedies, then give this a shot, and you may be pleasantly rewarded. Hopefully, 'Team Hartl' get another crack at a Zombie feature, because the potential is there. I'll also give 'AotLZ' a few more viewings, and hope it gets better with age...In the meantime, if you liked 'AotLZ', and Horror/Zombie humour (e.g., 'Shaun of the Dead') is what you crave, consider these: 'Train to Busan/Busanhaeng' (2016), 'Evil Dead' (1981), 'Zombieland' (2009), 'Dead Snow/Død snø' (2009), 'Juan of the Dead/Juan de los metros' (2011), 'Slither' (2006), 'Undead or Alive: a Zombedy' (2007), 'Bio-Zombie/Sun faa sau si' (1998), 'Shanks' (1974), 'Chrome Hearts/Chopper Chicks in Zombietown' (1989), 'Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse' (2015), 'King of the Zombies' (1941), 'Cockneys vs Zombies' (2012), 'Zombeavers' (2014), 'Night of the Living Deb' (2015), 'Kill Zombie/Zombibi' (2012), 'Cabin in the Woods' (2012) & 'Black Sheep' (2006)… For Horror fun/humor, also consider: 'Tucker and Dale vs Evil' (2010), 'Eight Legged Freaks' (2002), 'Host/Gwoemul' (2006), 'Cold Prey/Fritt Vilt' (2006), 'Housebound' (2014), 'Piranha' (2010), 'Tremors' (1990), 'Snakes on a Plane' (2006), 'Ghost Team' (2016), 'Las brujas de Zugarramurdi' (2013), 'Grabbers' (2012), 'Black Christmas' (2006), 'Rare Exports' (2010), 'Trolljegeren' (2010), 'Gremlins' (1984), 'Fright Night' (1985), ' Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!' (1978) & 'Big Ass Spider' (2013), among others

Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies is an exhilarating, fast paced gore-fest that plays with the troupes of a classic genre and elevates them to delightful, satirical bliss. The classic set up all horror fans love are here! The director playfully twists them into an entertaining, high wire act of comedy-horror that real horror film fans will surely appreciate.The film is about a cocky ski star who must step up to do what's right when a zombie outbreak begins in the Austrian Alps (no thanks to a well meaning Austrian scientist) and simultaneously tries to win his strong willed girlfriend back. Director Dominik Hartl wisely takes advantage of his snowy locations with the assistance of his cinematographer, using anamorphic lenses to add gorgeous scope to his setting with care that aspiring cinematographers will surely take copious notes of. The actors have A-game with their willingness to take every situation their characters experience with levity and appreciated focus. This film has some surprising delights that range from classical music appreciating dancing zombies (reminiscent of Polanski's The Fearless Vampire Killers) to the chic and sleek snowboarding of Steve (Laurie Calvert) that will having you cheering for the heroes and excited for the winter olympics!I thought this was a great addition to my ever expanding film collection. Any REAL fans of cult and retro horror films looking for something new and fresh with incredible visuals, hilarious fast paced action, and of course, hungry Austrian zombies should definitely check this one out. It's killer!

Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies delivers on exactly what its name suggests - an excellent addition to the purely-for-entertainment genre of zombie-comedy that spawned out of the horror hybrid style that embodied the Evil Dead franchise and film spoofs like Shaun of the Dead. Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies follows its predecessors in bringing grotesque violence scenes and subtle thrills together that are pocketed with slap stick humor to make for a bloody good time.To be fair, this film was never attempting to be engaging in a serious manner and allows the laughs to soak in all along the way. The story follows a group of young snowboarders in the midst of a video shoot on the Austrian Alps. However, when Steve pulls a reckless prank, fellow snowboarders Josh and girlfriend, Branka, are inevitably stranded with no way down. As Steve tries to amend his relationship with Branka at the mountain's sole ski inn, the owners attempt to profiteer his slopes has unknowingly infected his lodgers leading to the longest and bloodiest night of the year for the sole survivors. Thanks to a diverse cast, the talented young actors save Lederhosen Zombies from what might become a dull and monotonous plot. RedBull rider Marc Swoboda also lends his skills to spice things up and utilizing talent that worked on The Force Awakens and Mockingjay Part 2 creates a spirited indie effort that stands above your generic zombie flick.