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'''''La horde''''' or '''''The Horde''''' is a French [[horror film]]<ref>[http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/453225/La-Horde/overview?scp=1&sq=la%20horde&st=cse New York Times]</ref><ref>[http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/46427/horde/ DVD Talk]</ref> directed by Yannick Dahan and Benjamin Rocher,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmjunk.com/2010/01/12/la-horde-trailer-french-zombie-film-produced-by-xavier-gens|title=La Horde Trailer: French Zombie Film Produced by Xavier Gens|publisher=Film Junk}}</ref> it stars [[Claude Perron]], [[Jean-Pierre Martins]], [[Eriq Ebouaney]] and Aurélien Recoing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.28dayslateranalysis.com/2009/07/horde-moving-to-theatres-soon.html|title=The Horde Moving to Theatres Soon|publisher=28dayslateranalysis.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.ohmygore.com/teaser-trailer-for-the-horde-is-finally-here-news-uk-6217.html|title=Teaser Trailer for "THE HORDE" is Finally here!|publisher=Ohmygore.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.quietearth.us/articles/2009/07/03/First-teaser-for-Yannick-Dahans-gangster-zombie-flick-THE-HORDE-LA-HORDE|title=First teaser for Yannick Dahan's gangster zombie flick THE HORDE (LA HORDE)|publisher=Quietearth.us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37062/new-clip-and-website-the-horde|title=New Clip and Website for The Horde|publisher=Dreadcentral.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.24framespersecond.net/index.php?/24frames/news_details/new-image-for-la-horde-aka-the-horde|title=New Image for LA HORDE (aka THE HORDE)|publisher=24framespersecond.net}}</ref>
'''''La horde''''' (English title: '''''The Horde''''') is a French [[horror film]]<ref>[http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/453225/La-Horde/overview?scp=1&sq=la%20horde&st=cse New York Times]</ref><ref>[http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/46427/horde/ DVD Talk]</ref> directed by Yannick Dahan and Benjamin Rocher,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmjunk.com/2010/01/12/la-horde-trailer-french-zombie-film-produced-by-xavier-gens|title=La Horde Trailer: French Zombie Film Produced by Xavier Gens|publisher=Film Junk}}</ref> it stars [[Claude Perron]], [[Jean-Pierre Martins]], [[Eriq Ebouaney]] and Aurélien Recoing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.28dayslateranalysis.com/2009/07/horde-moving-to-theatres-soon.html|title=The Horde Moving to Theatres Soon|publisher=28dayslateranalysis.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.ohmygore.com/teaser-trailer-for-the-horde-is-finally-here-news-uk-6217.html|title=Teaser Trailer for "THE HORDE" is Finally here!|publisher=Ohmygore.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.quietearth.us/articles/2009/07/03/First-teaser-for-Yannick-Dahans-gangster-zombie-flick-THE-HORDE-LA-HORDE|title=First teaser for Yannick Dahan's gangster zombie flick THE HORDE (LA HORDE)|publisher=Quietearth.us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37062/new-clip-and-website-the-horde|title=New Clip and Website for The Horde|publisher=Dreadcentral.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.24framespersecond.net/index.php?/24frames/news_details/new-image-for-la-horde-aka-the-horde|title=New Image for LA HORDE (aka THE HORDE)|publisher=24framespersecond.net}}</ref>


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==

Revision as of 01:29, 1 June 2012

La Horde
French film poster
Directed byBenjamin Rocher
Yannick Dahan
Screenplay byArnaud Bordas
Yannick Dahan
Stephane Moissakis
Benjamin Rocher
Produced byRaphaël Rocher
StarringClaude Perron
Jean-Pierre Martins
Eriq Ebouaney
Aurélien Recoing
Doudou Masta
Antoine Oppenheim
Jo Prestia
Yves Pignot
Narrated byXavier Gens
CinematographyJulien Meurice
Edited byDimitri Amar
Music byChristopher Lennertz
Production
companies
Capture [The Flag] Films
Le Pacte
Coficup
Canal+
CinéCinéma
Distributed byLe Pacte
Release date
  • 28 August 2009 (2009-08-28)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryTemplate:Film France
LanguageFrench

La horde (English title: The Horde) is a French horror film[1][2] directed by Yannick Dahan and Benjamin Rocher,[3] it stars Claude Perron, Jean-Pierre Martins, Eriq Ebouaney and Aurélien Recoing.[4][5][6][7][8]

Synopsis

Plot

The plot revolves around a group of Paris policemen, who embark on a mission of vengeance after one of their colleagues dies by the hands of a notorious drug dealer holed up inside a building. They storm the social housing complex with the intent of taking him down, in the heart of a derelict and corrupt Paris neighborhood.[9] The operation is a failure, and the team is captured. But suddenly, both sides find themselves confronted by a quite different opponent as a zombie apocalypse breaks out, cops and criminals will have to forge an uneasy alliance to survive the undead.[10]

Cast

  • Claude Perron as Aurore
  • Jean-Pierre Martins as Ouessem "Ouesse"
  • Eriq Ebouaney as Adewale Markudi
  • Aurélien Recoing as Jimenez
  • Doudou Masta as Bola Markudi
  • Antoine Oppenheim as Tony
  • Jo Prestia as José
  • Yves Pignot as René
  • Adam Pengsawang as Le Tchèque
  • Sébastien Peres as Séb
  • Laurent Demianoff as Kim
  • Alain Figlarz as Le concièrge
  • Stéphane Orsolani as Guetteur
  • Ali Karamoko as Ali
  • Maud Heywang as Quadra
  • Marie Vincent as Hélène
  • Mohamed Kerriche as Halim
  • Vincent Haquin as L'Homme massif
  • Laurent Segall as Mathias Rivoallan
  • Benjamin Rocher as Teacher's head (uncredited)
  • Pierre Zéni as Mourner at funeral (uncredited)

Zombies

  • Emmanuel Lanzi
  • Virginie Arnaud
  • Christiana Becquet Da Silva
  • Jean-François Lenogue
  • Patrick Vo
  • Olivier Sa
  • Mickaël Troude
  • Dan Schwarz
  • Alain Barbier
  • Frédéric Dessains
  • Thierry Saelens
  • David Genty
  • Malki Attar
  • Sebastien Soudais
  • Sébastien Labie
  • Maximilien Poullein
  • Cédric Boyer (uncredited)
  • Yannick Dahan (uncredited)
  • Bruce Henrionnet (uncredited)
  • Gauthier Lamothe (uncredited)
  • Jimmy Philémond-Montout (uncredited)

Production

La horde was shot in Paris, France in 2008 and released in 2009. The film was released in North America in 2010.[11]

Reception

La horde won two Garner awards for the Best Screenplay and Best Special Effects or Cinematography at Fantasporto Film Festival.[12]

Release

The film premiered on August 28, 2009 in London as part of the London FrightFest Film Festival.[13] It had a cinema release with 200 screens in France on February 10, 2010.[14] In December 2009 IFC Films acquired the rights for the U.S. release.[15] It was part of the Sitges Film Festival in 2009.[16] The film had a limited U.S. theatrical release in August 2010.[17]

References

  1. ^ New York Times
  2. ^ DVD Talk
  3. ^ "La Horde Trailer: French Zombie Film Produced by Xavier Gens". Film Junk.
  4. ^ "The Horde Moving to Theatres Soon". 28dayslateranalysis.com.
  5. ^ "Teaser Trailer for "THE HORDE" is Finally here!". Ohmygore.com.
  6. ^ "First teaser for Yannick Dahan's gangster zombie flick THE HORDE (LA HORDE)". Quietearth.us.
  7. ^ "New Clip and Website for The Horde". Dreadcentral.com.
  8. ^ "New Image for LA HORDE (aka THE HORDE)". 24framespersecond.net.
  9. ^ "Horror Film to Watch: 'The Horde'". Bloody-disgusting.com.
  10. ^ Hugazombie.com
  11. ^ Total Film
  12. ^ "Several Genre Films Garner Awards at Fantasporto Film Festival". Dreadcentral.com.
  13. ^ "Incredible Film4 FRIGHTFEST lineup announced!". Quietearth.us.
  14. ^ "Last Minute Recutting of French Zombie Flick 'The Horde'". Bloody-disgusting.com.
  15. ^ "IFC 'Horde' French Zombie Movie". Ioncinema.com.
  16. ^ "SITGES 09: And the full lineup includes..." Quietearth.us.
  17. ^ "New Clip, Website for French Zombie Flick 'The Horde'". Bloody-disgusting.com.