Episode 13

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29th Oct 2025

Dead Alive (aka Braindead)

This week on Forgotten Horror 7, the Mikes dive headfirst into one of the goriest, goofiest horror comedies ever made; "Dead Alive" (1992), also known as "Braindead".

Both Mike Butler and Mike Field absolutely love this film. It’s zany, it’s silly, and it’s drenched in more blood and guts than you could possibly imagine. Like a deranged "Looney Tunes" short turned up to eleven, "Dead Alive" is a splatter-filled masterpiece that somehow balances absurdity with genuine craftsmanship.

The Mikes talk about how Peter Jackson (yes, that Peter Jackson) managed to create a film that’s as revolting as it is riotously fun. From lawnmower massacres to undead romance, this is the kind of movie that reminds you just how creative, shocking, and downright weird early 90s horror could be.

So grab your mop and your stomach...this one’s going to get messy.

What's your favorite horror comedy film?

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0:00 - Introduction

4:15 - Film Facts

12:38 - Film Discussion

28:46 - Reviews

37:07 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

39:29 - Why Is This Forgotten?

44:24 - Plugs

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About the Podcast

Forgotten Cinema
A podcast about forgotten films that deserve a second chance
Welcome to Forgotten Cinema! Each episode, Mike Field and Mike Butler highlight a film that for a variety of reasons was forgotten by audiences. Whether it be because a more popular movie was released at the same time or the movie simply didn’t catch on with an audience in the its initial run. We’ll discuss what we love about the movie or perhaps don’t love about it and decide whether the movie is worth a revisit.