Army of the Dead
2021ActionDirected by Zack Snyder
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Synopsis
"Army of the Dead," directed by Zack Snyder, is a thrilling action-packed film released in 2021. The movie follows a group of mercenaries led by Scott Ward, played by Dave Bautista, who are tasked with a dangerous mission in a zombie-infested Las Vegas. As they venture into the quarantine zone to pull off a heist in a casino vault, they must navigate through hordes of the undead and face unexpected challenges that test their loyalty and survival skills. The star-studded cast includes Ana de la Reguera as Cruz, Ella Purnell as Kate Ward, and Omari Hardwick as Vanderohe, each bringing their own unique dynamic to the group dynamics and adding depth to the storyline. With intense action sequences, suspenseful moments, and unexpected twists, "Army of the Dead" delivers a gripping blend of action, crime, and drama that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. As the mercenaries race against time to complete their mission, they must confront their fears and make difficult choices that will determine their fate in this thrilling and unpredictable zombie apocalypse narrative.
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F.A.Q.
Q:Why did Zack Snyder use a real $200,000 casino vault in Army of the Dead?
A:
Zack Snyder decided to use a real casino vault priced at $200,000 for the pivotal heist scene to add authenticity to the film. Snyder believed that having a tangible, hefty vault would enhance the actors' performances by making the scene feel more realistic and heightening the tension.
Q:How did they manage to film in a closed-off Las Vegas Strip for Army of the Dead?
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Filming in the actual Las Vegas Strip was impossible due to logistics and cost. Instead, the production team built a near-exact replica of parts of the Strip in Atlantic City, New Jersey. They utilized a closed casino scheduled for demolition, transforming it into the zombie-infested quarantine zone seen in the movie.
Q:What really happened when Tig Notaro was cast to replace Chris D'Elia in Army of the Dead?
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Tig Notaro was digitally inserted into the film to replace Chris D'Elia after his scenes were already shot, due to allegations of sexual improprieties against D'Elia. Remarkably, Notaro filmed her parts alone with a minimal crew and green screens, and was later seamlessly integrated into the existing footage, costing over $2 million in additional production.
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Trivia
🎬During the filming of Army of the Dead, the crew used a staggering amount of fake blood—approximately 200 gallons—mainly composed of a mixture of corn syrup, peppermint oil, and food coloring, making it one of the bloodiest films in recent times.
💡Dave Bautista, who played the lead role of Scott Ward, was offered a role in another major film (The Suicide Squad) at the same time. Bautista chose Army of the Dead as it offered him a more substantial role and a higher salary, reportedly around $3 million.
🎯The zombie tiger seen in the movie, named Valentine, was inspired by a real tiger named Sapphire who resided at the Big Cat Rescue sanctuary in Florida. The visual effects team visited the sanctuary to study the movements and physicality of tigers to create a lifelike CGI representation.
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