Exploring Stake Land

An emotional road trip vampire movie.
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[@janelane92]

I was the costume designer of Stake Land and it was a life changing experience to be a part of

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Awesome! You truly were a part of a one of a kind movie. Great job.

[@desertplacesj]

Thank You! It's a gem. Mucho gratitude. Your work was seamless in a film virtually without seams!

[@padraigmckeown3530]

janelane92 I know I'm late commenting but I absolutely loved this film and you're awesome😊

[@buzzlightyear3357]

oh really

[@kevinwebster7868]

This is true because it’s in KZbin comments.

[@ZombieChimpanzee]

this movie was like if The Road, Road Warrior, and 30 days of night had an incredibly beautiful baby.

[@steviemac2377]

That's actually a pretty good description of the movie lol

[@oskar_oskarewicz]

I would add Romero's Of The Dead movies to the mixture. I also wonder if the name of the main protagonist is a tribute to Romero's vampire movie - Martin :) Besides that zombielike vampires feels like a nod to the The Last Man on Earth, with Vincent Price, in which ghouls (that supposedly inspired Romero) were called vampires. Cheers!

[@BushyCamCam]

The fact that this film cost $625K to make and looks and feels top of the line shows how easily passion beats excess. Awesome.

[@Imbhind7proxies]

Man, I've been binge watching your vids. You deserve more subs!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@jozef667]

Watched 50 of his vids. Totaly forgot to sub. Just subbed.

[@heinblod3485]

A movie that deserves more attetion and a channel that deserves more attetion. I found you through Stuckmanns recommendation and I love your stuff! Keep it up!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thank you!

[@wilpuriarts5895]

Same here. Found through Stuckmann. Si far this seems to be the best movie related stuff on the web! Second only to the uncomparable Red Letter Media. And this movie rocks too, usually not a vampire guy, but this movie is just fantastic. One of the finest examples in world building.

[@oelaty9116]

*SPOILER CHARACTER DEATH* I’m 16 now and my mother was watching this film back in around 2013 so I was about 10 at the time, I actually was kinda watching it but also was on my laptop watching KZbin at the same time so I was sorta paying attention, none of it really scared me that much and I thought it looked pretty average, however.... there was one scene that fucked me up for YEARS, it’s the scene right near the end of the movie, where the main kid goes looking for the pregnant girl and he finds her wrapped up in barbed wire covered in her blood as it’s being drained out, the fact that they did that to a pregnant girl(and also the fact that I kinda had a lil mini crush on her)fucked my little 10yr brain up for years, didn’t help by the fact that the vampire says the creepiest line of the movie right after “I am your God now” that shit has always stuck with me, just that one scene, the rest of the movie is in my opinion a bit average, but that one fucking scene...

[@RonJohn63]

Your mother disappoints me.

[@WrecklessEating]

Love this movie. I remember renting it thinking it was a B movie version of stakeland and being surprised how awesome it is. Glad there's another coming out.

[@tuesday3735]

Man you do such an amazing job on these "Exploring" series videos, you deserve way more recognition dude. Props.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thank you!

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

Yeah thanks man I put my soul into these videos. It really means alot that you would comment on my dedication and let me know you care. Some people just don't get fans like all of you here at DBZ Bootleg Rips. Wait... what channel am I on? This isn't my video? Were you talkin to Good Bad Flicks... wait why is he here... oh... ok... I see now huh well. Ok... alright... ok.

[@sarahpitt6566]

one of the best vampire apocalypse movies! I must confess, I had to stop and restart the movie a few days later because the opening scene was horrifying (infant was just too damned realistic!)... I'm glad I went back.

[@thehitherto5348]

I know many had problems with that scene. Extremely cruel, but it effectively sets the tone for the rest of the film.

[@athoopes]

Your channel is an inspiration to film students like me. It is so sad more of us don't follow you. But I'm trying my best. Because seriously, you're the best.

[@cursedmonkey1033]

What a really interesting backstory. I love films like this, where cast and extras are just people they brought in for it. There's a documentary series about a zombie movie being shot in a small town over six years where practically the entire town get involved in the production in some way or another. And of course Bad Taste where the director got all his mates from work for the cast, and the extras were everyone's brothers and uncles and whatnot. I really enjoyed the vampire apocalyse angle. A sequel is good news, but jeez... Stake Lander?

[@grubbygrubb7059]

once again you've done a wonderful job of informing me on a movie I would otherwise pass right over. can't wait to see this now. thanks Cecil!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Excellent! Hope you enjoy it!

[@horrorfan4-life689]

This is one of my favorite movies.

[@dhansen1991]

damn I never heard of this movie I'm going to give this movie a watch

[@dionstaples8294]

it is a really good movie!

[@dhansen1991]

+dion staples it looks good is thus on bluray

[@dionstaples8294]

yes

[@horrorfan4-life689]

This is very good!

[@CoinOpTV]

good flick - sequel wasnt so bad either

[@DarrenVanDam]

Just watched Stake Land II last night. It's an okay sequel, would have been better with a little more money but seems more like a series than a movie at this point.

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

I watched this reluctantly, as I am tired of the zombie/vampire (zovas) thing. Not only was it an interesting take on zovas, but the performances and production were on par with an "A" film Just a good flick.

[@CMontgomeryBurns09]

This film had great production values for its size and scope, though I found its religious-social commentary rather pandering and hamfisted.

[@EvilKoala90]

yeah, it was dragging the movie down.

[@JakeDriver]

Easily one of the best vampire movies ive ever seen.

[@ScreaminSavior]

Stake Land and Stakelander are refreshingly awesome films. Thanks for all of the info on how it was made, though! It makes it all the more impressive.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Glad you enjoyed them!

[@courtneyclark1215]

I'll agree with you on stake land, but I felt like the sequel was a massive let down; just a convoluted mess from start to finish, the pacing and characters just completely awful.

[@johnmirra6707]

@@courtneyclark1215 They're night and day, Stakeland feels and looks like a hollywood movie, stakeland feels like a direct to video scy fy channel movie.

[@sardomaitland8156]

Wow, I'm glad - and surprised to see so many people enjoying this movie. I kept telling every friend of mine about it, and they all were like "eh". To see, what's behind the scenes makes it even more enjoyable. Great Video!

[@jamalpeoples3736]

It's one of the best movies ever made.

[@SeptienPatterson]

this was the first movie I watched when I opened a Netflix account in 2012. The story is amazing! I love well written horror movies! Can't wait for the sequel!

[@Bewar3them00n]

Wow $625k! Brilliant movie, and chillingly now

[@CoolG97]

I prayed for the day Vampires would be apart of Horror again, and this has renewed my faith in it.

[@rbclc]

When I watched this movie for the first time I thought it was made by one of major Hollywood studios. The story, acting and post production quality were that yea high.

[@danielpaska]

I love your videos, man. Most critics hate on films, it is great to see someone actually defending them and showing what went on behind the scenes and how much the producers can affect the final product.

[@KardboardKenny]

"As God as my witness, i thought vampires could fly" - Les Nessman, probably.

[@thefitnerd5116]

I live in one of the towns in PA where the movie was shot in. I was upset to see that I wasn't one of the extras. XD

[@narrativenoob]

I watched this movie once and I still remember it being absolutely terrifying. I need to watch it again.

[@Nahaufnahme24]

Stake Land is one of my favourite movies. It has everything I love: An apocalyptic wasteland, creepy vampires, calm moments and characters you just have to love. One of my best discoveries ever.

[@Scottishlandwarrior]

Stake Land is good movie i can't help but wonder if this is where they got the idea for Days Gone.

[@alexthelizardking]

Stake land II is on Netflix but not the original :-(

[@stephenison5703]

I loved how stake land is like the walking Dead and they should have made a series of the stake landers, that's what I have to say!!!

[@TheAutistWhisperer]

Another excellent movie and interesting take on vampires, love the different species and it pulls no punches on the dread that permeates throughout the movie. I think if I did a top ten vampire movies list it would definitely be on there.

[@spiff2268]

Damn, I would've never guessed this movie only had a budget of $650k. Those film makers have some mad skills.

[@drgitfinger1397]

I had no idea the budget was that small! Shows what a good job they did.

[@hysterical5408]

$650k is still a lot of money.

[@williamlong1896]

I think that Stake Land is very entertaining. Enjoyed it very much.

[@SamuraiChris78]

I love this movie and have seen it more than a few times and had no idea Sister was Kelly McGillis! lol

[@MarcDize]

I just love your "Exploring..." Thank you. It's an enormous job of research and passion that i really admire. I'm checking out Stake Land in this very moment.

[@lightningdolt971]

God these movies are hidden treasures

[@dsandoval9396]

2 minutes in and I already want to see this movie again. I guess I'll have to leave this video for later.

[@francisoleta-pombo2008]

Since it originally came out, I've introduced this film to a number of people (have even shown it twice outdoors on my digital projector). Didn't know there was a sequel coming, looking forward to that. I'll mention this review on the digital radio show I cohost, The Skullz Show on FCCFREERADIO, later tonight.

[@salvadorrios7167]

Do The Wailing! It's a Korean horror-ish, suspense-ish, mystery-ish movie. But it is such a refreshing take on the horror genre. The twists are superbly done and the comedic relief definitely falls in place masterfully. It is 2:30 long but it's definitely worth a watch.

[@Xiao93.]

Just saw it and loved it. It felt so unique and well-directed. I'm shocked at how small was the budget. It didn't feel like a small budget movie at all. this just goes to show that passion, vision, good storytelling are the true core components of a great movie, unlike those overblown Hollywood movies.

[@Iztreshtelia]

As someone who doesn't even watch horror movies these day I watched this one by pure chance and was amazing movie, now seeing how they did it even more amazing. Reminds me of The Evil Dead which was an absolute passion project...

[@dennett316]

Late Phases is great, really fun werewolf flick with a neat twist on the concept. I remember enjoying Stakeland, might need to watch it again soon as it's been a while.

[@ChibiWes101]

So its like if Last of Us got rid of the Zombies, and replaced them with -Zombies- Vampires! but nah, seriously, this looks ridiculously interesting for a change.

[@jjenk911]

I watched We are What We Are earlier and loved it. Stake Land is on Netflix, and I may have to watch it now. Goddammit, Cecil lol. Netflix has consumed my life.

[@HorroRviXenKate]

gr8 vid ,love this vamp movie ,also thought that Nick Damici was awesome in Night of the Wolf: Late Phases aka Late Phases

[@alexp.4270]

Another great episode of "Exploring". I love this series. More informative than anything else out right now about movies. Thanks, as always, for all the hard work.

[@PunksterOS]

A film I'd most likely have passed on... until now. Very interesting video dude, well done.

[@ExponentialSub]

I loved Stakeland, and if anyone else wants to see it, last I checked it was still on Netflix! Also, totally didn't recognize Martin from Gossip Girl.

[@shiroishii499]

Do one for Stake Land II now that it's on Netflix hehe Also, "No, no please I've been eating Snickers all week" lol

[@demnmonkey]

I was blown away by Stakeland. Like the werewolf, a good vampire movie is hard to find.

[@milesc.anthony2811]

This movie (HE DID "MULBERRY STREET"!?!? Making that previously oblivious observation just made my weekend!! Probably because of the focus on his Daughter and there's another connections now!!) Was good enough to ignore the production value. Which isn't exactly bad...

[@RobinK]

It has a 6.5 rating on IMDb, which is pretty good, considering most smaller projects like this one have a much lower rating on that site. Not that IMDb ratings are that telling/important, but still.

[@000Gua000]

I like vampires, I like post apocalypse. So for me, this was a match made in heaven :)

[@archertimecapsule]

Watching this on netflix right now because of your review. Feels like new life for vampire movies, much like You're Next felt for slasher-like movies.

[@JohnMassari]

It is so encouraging to see filmmakers make the best use of all their resources to create great work.

[@KnightoftheLord1]

Proof you don't need a massive budget or huge movie star to make an awesome film! Compare this to the blockbuster piece of junk 'I am Legend' and you'll see what I mean. :)

[@thehitherto5348]

Wow, I knew they worked on a thin budget, but only 625K? That makes it even more impressive considering this both looks and feels better than most vampire/apocalypse flicks I've seen. It's one of my favorite post-apolyptical movies (and favorite Danielle Harris movie to boot). I also liked how they made the creatures having more in common with braindead zombies than traditional vampires.

[@Dino-fz6ub]

This movie has, like the gamers say, a high replay factor. The area's where alot of Stake Land was filmed, Boyertown, Pottstown etc. is my stomping ground, my backyard. So cool recognizing places. Especially in such a cool ass movie!

[@xrollerx]

I love this movie! So glad you did an exploring Cecil!! BTW I just saw Larry Fessenden in this cool horror flick called Carnage Park this weekend... the ending was kinda weak but it was pretty decent overall, def worth the watch....

[@tylerskiss]

While I understand and admire method actors, people like Nick Damici freak me out when they stay in character the whole shoot. Especially when they are intense people to begin with (like Damici) and then they are playing an intense role to boot. I loved this film though. I can't wait for The Stakelander. Stake Land also did a great job making vampires scary again. I really loved their creature designs. Have you ever seen Exit Humanity? It's not a bad little film.

[@guyvizard549]

Joe Lansdale (Cold in July author) wrote a short story called "Dead in the West" about an alcoholic, gun-toting preacher who wanders into a small Texas town and helps fight off an Indian curse and an army of the undead. It's even more awesome than it sounds. I want nothing more than for Jim Mickle to do that film with Nick Damici in the lead role. Mickle and Damici also created the Hap and Leonard series, so I know they can handle Lansdale's work. Had I the money, I would produce that movie.

[@NerdProdigy]

This is actually a good film. Found this movie by accident.

[@ficha13]

You really should do a review of Stake Land II... Considering that it was direct to dvd, it's on par with the first, actually got a bit more emotion out of me at the end than the first one.

[@Crowsfeathers]

I remember watching this on chiller a few years back and I was in love with it, first time a horror movie of all things made me cry. This movie if you think about it, has a last of us feel (the first 1 anyway)

[@mladenkulic446]

I remember after I had watched your video, I checked out the movie. While I liked it, the vampires looking more like zombies didn't suit me. Anyway I should probably revisit this movie in the future and see if I changed my mind.

[@keithfulkerson]

I would've never guessed that they had a limited budget, because it certainly doesn't show. Mulberry Street was really good, too.

[@veganground293]

I've been avoiding this film for ages now, the cover photo on Netflix makes it look like an amateur film so I never clicked on it but will now!

[@cinthiamunoz3195]

Awesome film, Mister kicks ass!!

[@midnightmyers3873]

They should have used the road,from the movie THE ROAD. Its an actual abandoned stretch of road in the back woods of MaryLand i think.

[@ltchugacast131]

This movie reminds SO MUCH of Last of Us! It like a LOU film with a different spin. I saw this on SyFy and immediately started thinking, "this is too much Last of Us

[@ryanedwards7487]

Stake Land is amazing. Yes, it's an awesome horror movie and apocolyptic movie, but the characters are AMAZING. By the end you really are totally invested in them and want to see everyone make it.

[@xkumanekox]

So this movie is basically The Walking Dead but with vampires instead of walkers, and is actually better? I'm checking this out.

[@Paineinyourblank]

I was pleasantly surprised with this movie. I picked it up thinking it probably wouldnt be any good but maybe worth a watch. I found the characters interesting... it was suspenseful and had some great fight sequences. It felt like a long episode of the walking dead with vampires instead of zombies

[@romancingtheimpulse8380]

Amazing video!! A +++ gonna share it on the 45 grave facebook page, I work for them :)

[@christophefoltzer2744]

Great video as usual but I'm surprised that you didn't talk about the influence of Cormac McCarthy over this movie, which is btw, quite better than The Road.

[@SparkyMarkyMark23]

Try do a review of Billionaire Ransom Directed By Jim Gillespie coming out next month.

[@thomasdepalma2534]

This is a great channel, you do great work. I just watched this film excellent suggestion. I hated Zombie land, but this film was great.

[@cammybeats]

Yet another great vid! You should check out Pontypool from 2008. It's a non traditional zombie flick that takes place in one location.

[@punkinjack8925]

You know what gets to me about this movie which isn’t talked about. When the vampire eats the baby. Idk why that keeps me up at night still sometimes.

[@skullfragments4655]

Hollywood needs to take notes from these low budget, well crafted and fresh films. They spend 100-200 million on films that don't look as good and rehash stereotypes.

[@LarryPokeTrainer]

Jim Mickle and Nick Damici are awesome. I love all their films. And Larry Fessenden is just awesome. Love that guy too

[@richardround2071]

Your videos are great, and I'm pretty sure I've watched and loved all of them, but I have never understood why you have never done a video on mimic, and never done an exploring on what we do in the shadows, I would have thought these films would be right up your street. Still, your videos are really amazing.

[@MrKirby2367]

I have not seen this one but you sometimes forget how good these 'indie' films are compared to some of the 'big' budget offerings (cough) Star wars prequels.......

[@EndeAbgrunds]

I don't mean to shit on someones hopes, dreams and hard work. But Stake Land is very generic and wooden. Cold In July started out good, but then became a real mess at the half way point. We Are What We Are is okay.

[@konstantintupikov]

It's funny, I honestly never thought to compare Zombieland and Stake Land. Only now it seems obvious)

[@BEEEELEEEE]

Kinda makes me wish for a live-action Hellsing film. Eh, they'd probably find some way to screw it up, they always do.

[@That-Google-Guy]

Dude! Yet ANOTHER awesome recommendation from GBF - I cant wait to see it. I love love love binging your show. Please don’t stop.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!

[@kuikukui5077]

Really like that film production details and crew biography info which you provide, I probably will never know these facts if not have seen them in this video.

[@kevinwebster7868]

So innovative. They took a tired Monster, vampires, and turned them into vampire zombies. Which makes them double tired.

[@brandonburke4320]

This is a movie that I always see on Netflix, but I have always passed on it. I am definitely going to check it out. Great work as always.

[@SeaToSkyImages]

I've never heard of this movie. I love stories like this though. Resourceful filmmakers are my heroes.

[@horrorfan4-life689]

This is such a good movie. I had some store credit at a Manifest store. I found it and decided to buy it with not knowing anything about it. I'm glad I did! Also Late Phases is good.

[@tasheenajohnson602]

U want to know what’s so funny is that when I saw this movie I was thinking that this should of been a tv show lol; but I understand why they wanted it to be a movie instead because u don’t want to run into any problems like the walking dead are having; same storyline over and over again, nothing new happening which can get repetitive among other problem that show has because of the tv show format.

[@cursedmonkey1033]

For more vampire apocalypse action you could check out Vanhelsing on Syfy. Not very good but there you go.

[@tylerskiss]

So you could say they started shooting and finally wrapped... 28 Days Later...!

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

Didnt that guy do the story for Until Dawn? Also if you see Troll Hunter video in the suggested videos, doesn't the back of the troll look like a face?

[@MasonMcLeodFilms]

absolutely love these kind of videos, its fascinating and insightful to learn the motivation behind some films that I never really thought twice about, and to see that many of them were made with genuine passion

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thank you!

[@Siderite]

Ha Ha Ha "The surviving cast was back". That's why it was so cheap, they killed half the crew and ate them a la We Are What We Are :)