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'''Dead Kansas''' is a 2013 independent [[zombie film]] written, directed, and produced by Aaron K. Carter.
| format = [[Varieties]]
| creator = Rotten Productions
| director = Aaron K. Carter
| writer = [[Aaron K. Carter]]<br />[[Nicholas A. DeNicola]]
| starring = [[Irwin Keyes]]<br />[[Joe McQueen]]<br />[[Ben Woolf]]
| music_by =
| songs_by =
| country = [[USA]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| network = [[YouTube]]
| first_aired = September 6, 2012
| last_aired = October 17, 2013
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 5<ref>[http://therottingzombie.blogspot.de/2015/01/dead-kansas-2012-zombie-horror-web.html Dead Kansas - appeared as a five part web series]</ref>
| executive_producer =
| producer = Rotten Productions
| editor = Trevor Penna
| cinematography =
| runtime = 15 minutes
| website =
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'''Dead Kansas''' is a 2013 [[webseries]], written, directed, and produced by Aaron K. Carter.<ref>[http://www.horrorsociety.com/2015/02/12/dead-kansas-review/ Dead Kansas (Review) | Horror Society]</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
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==Cast==
==Cast==
* Keisuke Akizawa – Freak
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*Erin Miracle
* Juan Alcazar – Posse
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*Alexandria Lightford
* Cal Alexander – Posse
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*Aaron Guerrero
* Jorge Barba – Posse
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*Michael Camp
*Kevin Beardsley
* Kevin C. Beardsley – Zeke / Rusty
* Jose Blackman Jr. – Tiger
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*Tony Della Catena
* Theo Boyle – Posse
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*Joe McQueen
* Ed Callahan – Pool Player
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*Irwin Keyes
* Argel Cota – Posse
*Ben Woolf
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* Michael Camp - Jebediah
*Juliette Danielle
* Juliette Danielle – Rebecca
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* Tony Della Catena – Leo
* Darryl Dick – Doctor Emerson
* Marc Easter – Posse
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* [[Aaron Guerrero]] – Glenn
* Norman Hayes – Posse
* Laurence Jonathan – Posse
* Denise Johns Rayl – Busty Bar Patron
* Kwas – Bartender
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* [[Irwin Keyes]] – Giant
* Adam Ledezma – Adam
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* Alexandria Lightford – Erna
* Jacob Lightford – Freak
* Joshua Lightford – Freak
* Juan Martinez – Ramone
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* [[Joe McQueen]] – Skinny
* Madison Mendez – Young Emma
* Paul Menegay – Posse
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* Erin Miracle – Emma
* Steve Mittleider – Posse
* Chris Morris – Posse
* Renee Mullins – Bar Patron
* Diego Navarro – Posse
* Melissa Nazarian – Bar Patron
* Jay Olsen – Freak
* Brittany Pastor – Dart Thrower
* David Senescu – Posse
* Michael Senescu – Posse
* Benjamin-Jack Smith – Posse
* Jose Torres-Estrella – Posse
* Amanda Valles – Bar Patron
* Bryan Matthew Ward – Posse
* Laura E. White – Bar Patron
* Ben Woolf – Squeak<ref>[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/90885/rest-peace-ben-woolf/ Ben Woolf had also appeared in Haunting Charles Manson, Dead Kansas ]</ref>


==Filming locations==
==Filming locations==
Dead Kansas was filmed in [[Los Angeles, California]], primarily around the [[San Fernando Valley]]. A portion was filmed at a circus-themed bar called, CIA - The California Institute of Abnormalarts. It is located at 11334 Burbank Blvd, in [[North Hollywood, California]] 91601. Every room is decorated with an eclectic assortment of ugly dolls, strange wall hangings, clowns, skeletons, and other spooky Halloween themed relics. CIA almost has a museum-like feel. Production was permitted only 4 hours to film there.
Dead Kansas was filmed in [[Los Angeles, California]], primarily around the [[San Fernando Valley]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/deadkansas Dead Kansas Facebook Page]</ref> A portion was filmed at a circus-themed bar called, CIA - The California Institute of Abnormalarts. It is located at 11334 Burbank Blvd, in [[North Hollywood, California]] 91601.<ref>[http://www.gorestruly.com/2015/01/08/slasher-shorts-dead-kansas/ Slasher Shorts: Dead Kansas]</ref> Every room is decorated with an eclectic assortment of ugly dolls, strange wall hangings, clowns, skeletons, and other spooky Halloween themed relics. CIA almost has a museum-like feel. Production was permitted only 4 hours to film there.<ref>[http://horrorunlimited.blogspot.de/2014/06/dead-kansas-award-winning-zombie-series.html 'Dead Kansas' ]</ref>


==Rottens==
==Rottens==
Zombies are referred to as "Rottens" in ''Dead Kansas''. There is only one physical zombie, in full make-up, towards the end of the film. The other Rottens are never shown. They are only simulated via Point Of View (POV) in black & white. The camera acted as the Rotten's eyes in certain shots, while the actors reacted. As tempting as it was to use traditional make-up and show the Rottens, the director specifically chose POV to do something different. In fact, this (might be) the first zombie film to extensively use POV.
Zombies are referred to as "Rottens" in ''Dead Kansas''. There is only one physical zombie, in full make-up, towards the end of the film. The other Rottens are never shown. They are only simulated via Point Of View (POV) in black & white. The camera acted as the Rotten's eyes in certain shots, while the actors reacted. As tempting as it was to use traditional make-up and show the Rottens, the director specifically chose POV to do something different. In fact, this (might be) the first zombie film to extensively use POV. <ref>[http://www.talentmonthly.com/112014_DEAD_KANSAS Dead Kansas - Talent Monthly Magazine]</ref>

==Release==
The pilot of the webseries premiered on September 24, 2015 on [[YouTube]]. It was released as cut in a full lenght film in October 2013 on DVD.<ref>[http://www.horrorsociety.com/2013/07/02/web-series-dead-kansas-acts-1-and-2/ Web Series: Dead Kansas Acts 1 and 2]</ref> The film version of the series, screened on the [[Salty Horror Film Festival]], [[Burbank International Film Festival]] and [[Macabre Film Festival]].<ref>[http://popcornhorror.com/dead-kansas/ Dead Kansas]</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://deadkansas.com Homepage]
*[http://deadkansas.com Offiicial site]
* {{IMDb title|2177336}}
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2177336/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 IMDB]
*[https://www.facebook.com/deadkansas Facebook Page]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z37HCFEF7I Youtube Link]


==References==
==References==
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Dead Kansas
Created byRotten Productions
Written byAaron K. Carter
Nicholas A. DeNicola
Directed byAaron K. Carter
StarringIrwin Keyes
Joe McQueen
Ben Woolf
Country of originUSA
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes5[1]
Production
ProducerRotten Productions
EditorTrevor Penna
Running time15 minutes
Original release
NetworkYouTube
ReleaseSeptember 6, 2012 –
October 17, 2013

Dead Kansas is a 2013 webseries, written, directed, and produced by Aaron K. Carter.[2]

Plot

In a post-apocalyptic land consumed by Rottens, a simple farmer and his teenage daughter struggle to survive. Meanwhile, an unruly gang make a plan to kidnap and sell the daughter for their own selfish profit. With the farmer/gang confrontation, a wicked tornado approaching, and "Rottens" everywhere - who will get out alive?

Cast

  • Keisuke Akizawa – Freak
  • Juan Alcazar – Posse
  • Cal Alexander – Posse
  • Jorge Barba – Posse
  • Kevin C. Beardsley – Zeke / Rusty
  • Jose Blackman Jr. – Tiger
  • Theo Boyle – Posse
  • Ed Callahan – Pool Player
  • Argel Cota – Posse
  • Michael Camp - Jebediah
  • Juliette Danielle – Rebecca
  • Tony Della Catena – Leo
  • Darryl Dick – Doctor Emerson
  • Marc Easter – Posse
  • Aaron Guerrero – Glenn
  • Norman Hayes – Posse
  • Laurence Jonathan – Posse
  • Denise Johns Rayl – Busty Bar Patron
  • Kwas – Bartender
  • Irwin Keyes – Giant
  • Adam Ledezma – Adam
  • Alexandria Lightford – Erna
  • Jacob Lightford – Freak
  • Joshua Lightford – Freak
  • Juan Martinez – Ramone
  • Joe McQueen – Skinny
  • Madison Mendez – Young Emma
  • Paul Menegay – Posse
  • Erin Miracle – Emma
  • Steve Mittleider – Posse
  • Chris Morris – Posse
  • Renee Mullins – Bar Patron
  • Diego Navarro – Posse
  • Melissa Nazarian – Bar Patron
  • Jay Olsen – Freak
  • Brittany Pastor – Dart Thrower
  • David Senescu – Posse
  • Michael Senescu – Posse
  • Benjamin-Jack Smith – Posse
  • Jose Torres-Estrella – Posse
  • Amanda Valles – Bar Patron
  • Bryan Matthew Ward – Posse
  • Laura E. White – Bar Patron
  • Ben Woolf – Squeak[3]

Filming locations

Dead Kansas was filmed in Los Angeles, California, primarily around the San Fernando Valley.[4] A portion was filmed at a circus-themed bar called, CIA - The California Institute of Abnormalarts. It is located at 11334 Burbank Blvd, in North Hollywood, California 91601.[5] Every room is decorated with an eclectic assortment of ugly dolls, strange wall hangings, clowns, skeletons, and other spooky Halloween themed relics. CIA almost has a museum-like feel. Production was permitted only 4 hours to film there.[6]

Rottens

Zombies are referred to as "Rottens" in Dead Kansas. There is only one physical zombie, in full make-up, towards the end of the film. The other Rottens are never shown. They are only simulated via Point Of View (POV) in black & white. The camera acted as the Rotten's eyes in certain shots, while the actors reacted. As tempting as it was to use traditional make-up and show the Rottens, the director specifically chose POV to do something different. In fact, this (might be) the first zombie film to extensively use POV. [7]

Release

The pilot of the webseries premiered on September 24, 2015 on YouTube. It was released as cut in a full lenght film in October 2013 on DVD.[8] The film version of the series, screened on the Salty Horror Film Festival, Burbank International Film Festival and Macabre Film Festival.[9]

Soundtrack

The band is Power Of Aggression. They are from the Hollywood area, and were active during the late-'90s / early 2000s. Anthony Robinson played lead guitar & vocals, Adam Ledezma played drums, and Aaron K. Carter played bass. When a soundtrack was needed, producers Aaron K. Carter and Adam Ledezma used the Power Of Aggression demo-tape that they recorded over a decade ago. The songs featured in "Dead Kansas" include: The Ruler, Walls Of Insanity, Hate, The Way We Feel, Behold The Terror, and Now.

References

  1. ^ Dead Kansas - appeared as a five part web series
  2. ^ Dead Kansas (Review) | Horror Society
  3. ^ Ben Woolf had also appeared in Haunting Charles Manson, Dead Kansas
  4. ^ Dead Kansas Facebook Page
  5. ^ Slasher Shorts: Dead Kansas
  6. ^ 'Dead Kansas'
  7. ^ Dead Kansas - Talent Monthly Magazine
  8. ^ Web Series: Dead Kansas Acts 1 and 2
  9. ^ Dead Kansas
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