16:04 The dead are watching me _with my family, having ourselves a party_ perhaps this was all meant to be. I see them _just hanging out, hanging out. Hanging out_ outside in the tree, cuz' the dead are _hanging out with my family, having ourselves a party (a cool summer breeze)_
i like to imagine they meant chemistry. because that shit is fucking hard to wrap the brain around... *waits for the inevitable hate from those that like chemistry*
19:37- Fun fact: the music that plays in this scene is actually Blue Meanie's real life theme song from his WWE days. It's called "Here we go!" and was composed by Jim Johnson. You can tell this movie is bad because WWE couldn't be bothered to sue for copyright infringement!
This actually has the most realistic hand to hand against zombies I can think of. Zombies get stronger, yes, but they also lack balance and coordination. They would be really easy to toss around, provided you don't get cornered. Unless they're like the modern "infected" subtype that are just people with rabies. But that's not as fun. Rest of the movie looks like something a dog drops on the lawn though.
+Nekufan1000000 So, I'm not really going to spend a lot of time debating on the attributes of zombies, but why would zombies get stronger? Shouldn't they get weaker? You know, since they're a walking, rotting corpse?
Your body unconsciously limits your strength to prevent damages. When you're a zombie, that limit is removed, making you physically stronger. At least, until you eventually decay.
At least also in a franchise like Resident Evil, it would make sense for the "zombies" to become physically stronger than humans, since those are not really walking corpses, but rather people mutated in ghoulish monsters, that initially look and act like Romero's zombies, by a virus originally intended to create Tyrant supersoldiers. Aside from patches of their flesh necrotizing, as one effect of their genes not being compatible with the Tyrant Virus, they otherwise behave exactly like living creatures that happen to have superhuman strength/durability/healing/vitality.
But let’s being honest, zombies are as realistic as fairies. The undead via virus or otherwise are like cars without engines and fuel. Heck even if they’re not dead, they won’t really last long without the ability to drink water nor constantly running around trying to eat people without dying of exhaustion.
Oh hey, Len Kabasinski. That stature and long blonde hair are unmistakable! Assuming the cameo in a small acting part means he also directed this one? I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s even commented below somewhe...... yep, yep.
I haven't seen anything about this in years. Some of it was shot where I live and I had an aquaintance that was an extra in it. Apparently the bulk of any budget they had went to the porn star and Dan the Beast appearing in it. I go to those beaches lol.
I haven't watched this review in a long while and I'm just now realizing this is where that "the mothers are watching you" song came from. I always thought it was a joke song you came up with yourself or something (the singer also kinda sounds like Allison, so I figured it might have been an inside joke with one of her old reviews). It is a catchy tune tho. You should bring it back if the opportunity comes up in another review.
3:36 Porn and wrestling? Well, acting aside, she's probably more talented than most people in this film... It would have been a better (or at least more tolerable) movie if those talents were utilized if only to make it slightly interesting. Simultaneously if necessary.
Really funny how the bikini lady was given clothes to put on but didn't bother buttoning up the shirt. Either she wanted to leave some skin exposed or the director asked if she could stay that way. lol
About the Steven Stevenson thing, I actually knew someone in my grade in high school named Darin Daringer. No joke. 3:19- I actually been to college classes that were this size. Even if these morons were to make a Star Wars fan film that takes place on Degobah, they'll still fail to make it look like a swamp. 12:44- I think this shower scene needs a shower, 'cause it's one of the most dirty one I've ever scene. 13:54- And the title "Zombie Lake" was already taken. Everyone knows how to fight zombies? What the hell do they think this is, a Cynthia Rothrock movie?
13:17 uh, yeah - that's *definitely* Len Kabasinski hahaha I wonder if this is his movie. If so, then take heart that later on his films did indeed improve...but only marginally bahaha. Not too tough to improve on 'Swamp Zombies!!!' though, innit?
This came from the Tommy Wiseau school of acting...and writing...and directing...and apparently they decided to let him behind the camera and edit the sound too
I think the explorer guy at 4:32 was supposed to be a David Hatcher Childress parody. He's frequently seen on Ancient Aliens and does his own mystery exploration stuff and he talks exactly like that.
@@tbirdUCW6ReAJ If nothing else Len takes criticism better then James. Look him up on RLM's videos - he seems like a really nice guy and for a while talked to people in the comments.
Geniunely would love to see a spin-off with that badass park ranger chick where she somehow survived. She was kicking the shit out of those SWAMP ZOMBIES!!!
Phelous been meaning to ask this for awhile but did you get kicked off channel awesome, I cant find you there anymore and you were my favorite on the sight.
eer4000 Pardon me for answering, but yes and no. He quit on his on accord, and so did Lupa (his girlfriend). Although CA were VERY quick to remove any trace of them ever being on the site... So, yeah. :/
eer4000 If you are interested then click on this link for Phelan's story. The second link is Alison's story (Lupa) phelous.tumblr.com/post/108013883721/goodbye-farewell-and-amen-ca Obscurous Lupa: obscuruslupa.tumblr.com/post/108008749157/bye-ca
This review is now almost twice as far removed from the present day as it was from the release of Swamp Zombies when it was first released. Not noting this for any particular occasion, just stumbled across the video before bed and thought it was an interesting detail.
You know... when my friends and I were very young and very stupid we made a video project for one class assignment. I don't even really recall which one it was. We went to a city nearby and I was our cameraman. We mostly just.. joked around and filmed some architecture relevant for the assignment (I think). I was later told our teacher showed the whole thing in the teachers lounge and they had a lot of fun with it. Well, to make a long story short (Santa killed them) I'm pretty sure that, whatever shit we made and I cut together looked and especially SOUNDED better than Swamp Zombies. I mean.. SWAMP ZOMBIES!!!
Phelous' meta-on-meta humor was ahead of its time.
16:04
The dead are watching me
_with my family, having ourselves a party_
perhaps this was all meant to be. I see them
_just hanging out, hanging out. Hanging out_
outside in the tree, cuz' the dead are
_hanging out with my family, having ourselves a party (a cool summer breeze)_
imagine if every horror movie's soundtrack was just someone musically summarising the plot.
you mean like jetlag pictures?
@@Dreamingroses93 Difference is that they did a good execution on the idea lol
The world would be a better place, surely.
I unironically adore the lady ranger.
I'm so happy that they gave her a cool fight scene.
"I always hated science class."
THEN WHY ARE YOU DOING A BIOLOGY COURSE?
i like to imagine they meant chemistry.
because that shit is fucking hard to wrap the brain around...
*waits for the inevitable hate from those that like chemistry*
Required Science options for her major?
She wasn’t, she was on the beach and wasn’t apart of the class
"bury them in the lake"...I'm sorry but, LAKES DON'T WORK THAT WAY!
takes a lot of time to drain a lake, bury the body and refill it with water, but ok then.
Arguably, you could bury someone UNDER a lake.
They don't?
Lakes are wet. No wonder they are completely use less. 🤔
Shino Misaki you know what else is wet and useless...
A wet towel
A flooded engine
YA MAMA,Swag
19:37- Fun fact: the music that plays in this scene is actually Blue Meanie's real life theme song from his WWE days. It's called "Here we go!" and was composed by Jim Johnson. You can tell this movie is bad because WWE couldn't be bothered to sue for copyright infringement!
I think that was just edited in by Phelous
This movie looks like it had a budget of... like, the change all of the actors had in their pockets
Probably did.
I think that's too generous on this film
7:10 You shouldn't underestimate hired goons, you know. Sometimes, they bring some good perspectives when you plan your crimes.
obviously the teacher was supposed to be mr mackey
This actually has the most realistic hand to hand against zombies I can think of. Zombies get stronger, yes, but they also lack balance and coordination. They would be really easy to toss around, provided you don't get cornered. Unless they're like the modern "infected" subtype that are just people with rabies. But that's not as fun. Rest of the movie looks like something a dog drops on the lawn though.
+Nekufan1000000 So, I'm not really going to spend a lot of time debating on the attributes of zombies, but why would zombies get stronger? Shouldn't they get weaker? You know, since they're a walking, rotting corpse?
Your body unconsciously limits your strength to prevent damages. When you're a zombie, that limit is removed, making you physically stronger. At least, until you eventually decay.
No pain + no restraint = FALCON ZOMBIEPUNCH!
Also, why Dan Severin? Why?
At least also in a franchise like Resident Evil, it would make sense for the "zombies" to become physically stronger than humans, since those are not really walking corpses, but rather people mutated in ghoulish monsters, that initially look and act like Romero's zombies, by a virus originally intended to create Tyrant supersoldiers. Aside from patches of their flesh necrotizing, as one effect of their genes not being compatible with the Tyrant Virus, they otherwise behave exactly like living creatures that happen to have superhuman strength/durability/healing/vitality.
But let’s being honest, zombies are as realistic as fairies.
The undead via virus or otherwise are like cars without engines and fuel. Heck even if they’re not dead, they won’t really last long without the ability to drink water nor constantly running around trying to eat people without dying of exhaustion.
Brian "The Meanie" is actually a genuinely nice guy.
4:30 is that Mr Mackey from south park?
Looking for this comment
The oddly placed song is actually quite catchy
It's "The Dead" by Victoria Galinsky All of her songs are pretty memorable.
Uriah Jackson it’s like mellow but upbeat .
I honestly can't stand that song. I don't know what it is, but every time I hear this, I feel like I could throttle the singer with my bare hands.
Everytime Phelous uses the Birdemic Party music I just lose my shit HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
HAVIN OURSELVES A HORRRRN-KNEEEE!
a party...
@@davidspring4003 Fucking Party Man
@@ironmaster6496 do you know how many parties we’re going to have, man?
Oh hey, Len Kabasinski. That stature and long blonde hair are unmistakable!
Assuming the cameo in a small acting part means he also directed this one? I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s even commented below somewhe...... yep, yep.
When I saw the park ranger kicking the zombie, I was instantly reminded of Dead Alive/Braindead: "I kick ass for the Lord!"
wanna know a name worse than "Steven Stevenson"?
Sonny Sonson.
David Spring Sonny, son of Son
Wilson Wilson Wilson from Home Improvement
I went to college with Steve Stevenson. :P
John Johnson.
Or the Captain Planet villain, Ivan Ivanovich Ivanovski.
Not even joking about that last one.
Not as bad as Aaron A. Aaronson
*Mother watching intensifies*
Seriously why is that song even there!
Ehan Viles
Because it is awesome. ;)
Because the mothers are watching you...
+Ehan Viles They were probably trying to create a "chilling" tune that people will identify with the movie, like Jason Voorhees' "chchch" thing.
MetroidSigma Well, to be fair, they did at least succeed in that department somewhat. Albeit not for the reason they wanted it to.
Back when I first watched this video on your site I remember looking everywhere for a full version of The Dead Are Watching Me song lmao
Cringiest song ever haha
You know, you really need to cover more of Len's movies. They're a blast for all the right and wrong reasons.
I haven't seen anything about this in years. Some of it was shot where I live and I had an aquaintance that was an extra in it. Apparently the bulk of any budget they had went to the porn star and Dan the Beast appearing in it.
I go to those beaches lol.
There actually was already a zombie movie called "Zombie Lake". :)
I haven't watched this review in a long while and I'm just now realizing this is where that "the mothers are watching you" song came from.
I always thought it was a joke song you came up with yourself or something (the singer also kinda sounds like Allison, so I figured it might have been an inside joke with one of her old reviews). It is a catchy tune tho. You should bring it back if the opportunity comes up in another review.
It's 'The Dead' by Victoria Galinsky. It's on Spotify.
3:08 This is literally the /exact/ classroom where I took several classes at that college, and yes, ONLY THE BEST could get in.
ZOMP SWAMBIES!!!!
SWAMP ZAMBIES!!!
SWAMP ZOMBIES!!!
Time flies
SWOMBIE ZAMPS!!!
WOMP SAMBIES 😚😉
3:36 Porn and wrestling? Well, acting aside, she's probably more talented than most people in this film... It would have been a better (or at least more tolerable) movie if those talents were utilized if only to make it slightly interesting. Simultaneously if necessary.
seriously both of those jobs prepared her to fake an act.
zombifiers Well, Cinema Snob doesn't seem to agree when I pointed out the exact same thing in one of his porn parody reviews... 😁
*Scoffs* Seen pornos with better production and acting.
that part with the blood and the cookie is the best part.
Half the movies you review. I'd never have known about without your channel.
Wrestling fans might know Jasmine St. Claire best as the long time girlfriend of ECW Original, Brian "The Blue Meanie" Heffron.
It really feels like the over/underacting professor should be played by Joe Estevez.
I wish!
Oh my God, I just realized that Len Kabasinski is in this movie.
Stéfan Simon Thought that guy looked familiar.
*ENDLESS TRAAAAAAAAAAASH!!!*
I saw Len Kabasinski and I clapped!
It's his movie actually
The girl who sings "the dead are watching me......." sounds EXACTLY like obscurus Lupa.......am I the only one who thinks or noticed that?!?!........
This is a movie that’ll make you feel better about your own filmmaking skills.
Really funny how the bikini lady was given clothes to put on but didn't bother buttoning up the shirt. Either she wanted to leave some skin exposed or the director asked if she could stay that way. lol
"...I just noticed how dirty the place looks" Lol
That Park Ranger woman should have been the main character. Just an hour and A half of her fighting zombies.
She's definitely the most interesting character
"Former porn and wrestling actress" - wow, that seems to happen a lot actually. Join Shelly Martinez and Candice Michelle in the corner, then.
scitechian keep in mind she's done actual hardcore porn not softcore and just did nude modeling.
I can imagine those going hand in hand because for all three it’s good to keep in good shape
Heh, look at Chyna.
Always nice to see a Len Kabazinski getting recognition, even if it is Phelous taking the p*ss a little.
About the Steven Stevenson thing, I actually knew someone in my grade in high school named Darin Daringer. No joke.
3:19- I actually been to college classes that were this size.
Even if these morons were to make a Star Wars fan film that takes place on Degobah, they'll still fail to make it look like a swamp.
12:44- I think this shower scene needs a shower, 'cause it's one of the most dirty one I've ever scene.
13:54- And the title "Zombie Lake" was already taken.
Everyone knows how to fight zombies? What the hell do they think this is, a Cynthia Rothrock movie?
It is rumored that this movie had a shooting budget, but it remains unconfirmed to this day. Scary...!
All of the effort went into the fight choreography. Like the fights in this movie are actually pretty sick.
12:56 is that Len feckin' Kabasinski?? Prolific B-movie triple threat made famous by Red Letter Media?
13:17 uh, yeah - that's *definitely* Len Kabasinski hahaha
I wonder if this is his movie. If so, then take heart that later on his films did indeed improve...but only marginally bahaha. Not too tough to improve on 'Swamp Zombies!!!' though, innit?
I know literally nothing about wrestling, but that guy's theme song has a really nice beat and is pretty catchy.
This movie isn't anything special, but it's still surprisingly good despite the serious flaws. xD
And that song is weirdly catchy.
I love the teachers unique bad acting and want to see him in more things
That park ranger lady was a badass & the best character & she didn't deserve to die.
I'm still convinced that the singer of "The Dead" is Obscurus Lupa in disguise.
This came out the same year that Blue Meanie got legality punched by JBL during ECW One Night Stand.
One of my favorite episodes. Love this Phelous =D
This came from the Tommy Wiseau school of acting...and writing...and directing...and apparently they decided to let him behind the camera and edit the sound too
this has gotta be a student film
This review is just funny to see,especially the part with the microphone,reminds me of the birdemic review.
I actually quite like that "mothers" song. It sounds like something from a horror movie. Well, a good one. Maybe one for children?
4:23 He sounds like Monty Python doing their Whicker's World parody.
"Bury" them in the lake?
I think the explorer guy at 4:32 was supposed to be a David Hatcher Childress parody. He's frequently seen on Ancient Aliens and does his own mystery exploration stuff and he talks exactly like that.
Phelous needs to review the pyramid
That guy with the horror? Nah, to me Phelous is always that guy with Wabuu and Old Man... Yeeeee!
Is this like a throwback to old low budget movies?
the goth chick reminds me that the '00s were a thing.
What is the song about "The Mothers are Watching You" called? I want to turn that into a ringtone.
'The Dead' by Victoria Galinsky
The cop guy (officer Jack) I recognize from some of the Red Letter Media videos.
Edit: Len Cabasinsky is his name.
Phelan Porteous have you seen the RedLetterMedia interview with Len Kabasinski? The guy who made Swamp Zombies?
+dimsumboy22
He was here in the comment section. Phelous should be aware of what happened to RichEvans. ;)
dont fuck with Len. He'll come to your house, punch your friends faces then make you watch ninja movies
dimsumboy22 tru dat. ;)
kabasinski Len ; u ; ninja movies all day Len!
Why does the teacher guy sound like he's doing a bad Mr Mackey impression from South Park?
Probably because they were trying to pay "tribute" for it. They have failed though...
10/10 Hot Goth girl. instant classic.
Sooooo..........There's a swamp Zombies 2.
Zombies that are everywhere but the Swamp!
To be fair if every gym class had a naked woman walking around in the locker room for no good reason
I would’ve showed up on time
When the movie started I thought it had a Birdemic vibe to it.
4:36- THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL.
how stoned is that teacher?
like i mean in both ways the acter and the person he was playing
Len Kabasinski>>>> James Nguyen.
Tommy Wiseau >>>Neil Breen
@@SteeleZack I heve to disagree with that
David Carradine>>>> Cameron Mitchell
That’s debatable. Birdemic looks watchable but this footage is hard to watch.
@@tbirdUCW6ReAJ If nothing else Len takes criticism better then James. Look him up on RLM's videos - he seems like a really nice guy and for a while talked to people in the comments.
Casting pornstars as the only other people that are not your friends/family for your movie, a staple on how to make a movie with next to zero budget.
I really love the retirement
Steven Stevens was the name of Billy Idol's guitarist
The Ranger/Officer is the director!
Can you do a review for The Zombie Diaries 1&2 Phelan 2006-2011
21:50 PANICKING! PANICKING! PANICKING!
lol my calc teacher was a real life Stephen Stephenson!
hey! that guy! he was in red letter media's stuff.
Those are some amazing super powers
Swamp zombies got a sequel in 2018
Directed by newt formerly of hack the movies
Geniunely would love to see a spin-off with that badass park ranger chick where she somehow survived. She was kicking the shit out of those SWAMP ZOMBIES!!!
23:54 What's the name of this song? Is it part of the movie's soundtrack? or is this just something Phelous added in?
It's called "Here we go!" and was composed by Jim Johnson.
My daughter knew a William S. Williams back in High School, I always laughed and called him Bills Bills.
Hey! As a CEO of my made up company I take GREAT offence to that "Steven Stevenson is a lazy made-up name" remark!
How is it that your comment is underrated?
Phelous been meaning to ask this for awhile but did you get kicked off channel awesome, I cant find you there anymore and you were my favorite on the sight.
eer4000 Pardon me for answering, but yes and no. He quit on his on accord, and so did Lupa (his girlfriend). Although CA were VERY quick to remove any trace of them ever being on the site... So, yeah. :/
man that sucks I love phelans videos but at least ill always have his youtube :D
You will have Also his video on phelous.com
eer4000
If you are interested then click on this link for Phelan's story. The second link is Alison's story (Lupa)
phelous.tumblr.com/post/108013883721/goodbye-farewell-and-amen-ca
Obscurous Lupa:
obscuruslupa.tumblr.com/post/108008749157/bye-ca
punksterdaddy thanks man :D
Love the wrestling themes, Meanies was the best!
"Hired goon?"
I changed my mind, this movie's music is hilarious!!!😂
This review is now almost twice as far removed from the present day as it was from the release of Swamp Zombies when it was first released. Not noting this for any particular occasion, just stumbled across the video before bed and thought it was an interesting detail.
🎼 a cool summers breeze 🎼
Phelous making a joke about commenting about the menu... And later doing it legit. LOL
Say what you will, but that guy's tie at 25:10 is amazing. He looks like a cheap hacker villain. I want 10 of those ties now.
"I found Anna.. she was torn apart" ...BY MEEEEE~!
Turns out the zombies were actually real
🖤 Len Kabasinski🖤
i love this kind of movies!
You know... when my friends and I were very young and very stupid we made a video project for one class assignment. I don't even really recall which one it was.
We went to a city nearby and I was our cameraman. We mostly just.. joked around and filmed some architecture relevant for the assignment (I think).
I was later told our teacher showed the whole thing in the teachers lounge and they had a lot of fun with it.
Well, to make a long story short (Santa killed them) I'm pretty sure that, whatever shit we made and I cut together looked and especially SOUNDED better than Swamp Zombies. I mean.. SWAMP ZOMBIES!!!