Release Date:
Friday, February 27, 2004
Pack your bags: We found a tropical resort with bottomless margaritas, an endless dope supply, and a willing, tight-abbed staff determined to make sure every guest leaves satisfied. The only hang-up is a machete-wielding murderer doling out permanent vacations—but, in the case of Broken Lizard’s Club Dread, it’s worth the risk. Whether it’s horny protagonists, a nine-lived villain, or full-frontal mangina, the fellas from Broken Lizard know what wounds to open when spoofing a horror flick. The usual Troopers—Jay Chandrasekhar, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Kevin Heffernan, Erik Stolhanske—are joined by the ever-pert Brittany Daniel and the nearly unrecognizable Bill Paxton as they hunt down the ruthless killer amid a flurry of gratuitous boob shots and drug-and-alcohol-fueled partying. Every horror rule is exploited as Dread digs up laughs from absurd sight gags—witness live-action Pac-Man, complete with hard-core pretzel-on-watermelon action—and subtle insults that will live on forever in bar stool quote contests across America. (Bring it on, menstrual cramp!) Quit your job and ditch your loved ones if you have to—this a vacation you don’t want to miss.