Barbara (Meghan Chadeayne) is a prostitute, and life is difficult enough–and that’s before zombies attack. With zombies on the loose, and the world crumbling around her, Barbara must defend herself and those closest to her. What’s making things ever harder for her is that she’s naked. Running through the streets completely nude is posing a threat–but Naked Zombie Girl is determined to survive.
Nudity for no reason at all, that’s exactly what Naked Zombie Girl is–and it is sure to appeal to many viewers who exist inside this niche place of cinema. It’s no secret that the world is intrigued by nudity–especially when it’s forbidden, and Writer-Director Rickey Bird knows just how to reach his viewers in this regard. Even though Barbara is nude throughout nearly the entire film, the crew does such a wonderful job of always keeping her covered just enough to have viewers hoping for more. They never get the entire thing–and Bird knows that he can keep his viewers holding on tight, unwilling to ever let go. He knows how to play on the curiosity that keeps viewers reeling, hoping for the slightest of slip ups. But Bird never slips, he never makes a mistake throughout the entirety of the film, and his expertise allows Naked Zombie Girl to work in a number of ways.
Grindhouse films appeal to very little, and surely Bird and his crew know what their audience looks like. They don’t try to appeal to groups of viewers that won’t care–and they pull out all the stops, making sure to appeal specifically to that one niche group. Massive amounts of blood, a naked women, and grossly unattractive zombies fill the screen–and that’s exactly what this group is looking for. Naked Zombie Girl is well aware of where it exists in the world of cinema, it doesn’t try to be something it shouldn’t, and it remains true to itself.
The dialogue is atrocious, and I think Bird intended it to be that way throughout the film. There honestly isn’t much dialogue throughout the course of Naked Zombie Girl, but in the moments when it does exist it’s laughable, cringey, uncomfortable because of how ridiculous it is–and this just adds to the tone of the entire film. Nothing about Naked Zombie Girl is normal, and realistically not much of the film makes sense. That’s sort of the beauty of the film, though–it exists in its own corner of the cinematic universe, and it doesn’t give a shit what anyone thinks about it. It’s simply here to kick ass and take names, ruffle some feathers, thoroughly piss off a few more people, and entertain the ones willing to take the plunge.
Almost every ounce of Naked Zombie Girl is melodramatic, but there’s one piece that is able to compete with the mainstream–and that’s the practical effects. The zombies are incredible–and they exist on the same plane as things you might see in The Walking Dead. The makeup and other aspects of their existence work well, and while they are spectacularly done, they still keep pace with the rest of the film.
It’s been some time since I’ve heard anyone say something was “metal.” But Naked Zombie Girl…that’s so metal. What a strange film, a strange premise, and just one of the wildest rides that I’ve ever been on. Unnecessary nudity exists throughout the course of the film, but it works for Naked Zombie Girl. Bird never relents in his ability to reach his intended audience. Through the blood, gore, nudity, and vulgar language, Bird manages to keep the film relatively balanced considering. Everything is overdone, but that’s the point–and Bird has an eye for filmmaking; and he brings Naked Zombie Girl to life in wildly inventive and entertaining ways.
Written & Directed by Rickey Bird
Starring Meghan Chadeayne, Joshua Keith Mathews, Ali Dougherty, DT Carney, Rickey Bird, etc.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐½/10
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