Two years ago, two friends with Down Syndrome, Sam Suchmann and Mattie Zufelt, decided they wanted to make a zombie movie.
The two young men, who originally met at the Special Olympics, became so fond of the idea that, eventually, some of their friends and family members decided to start a Kickstarter campaign to help them realize their dreams.
"Every time they get together, they draw up storyboards, practice fight scenes, film with their iPhones (then pair those scenes with dream soundtracks), and endlessly debate celebrity cameos," the Kickstarter reads. "They have been so passionate about this film for so long, that their friends and family decided it was time to help them make it happen FOR REAL."
The idea took off on the crowdfunding site, which eventually raised over $68,000. So, the two got to make their zombie movie, complete with a lot of fun zombie tropes and several celebrity cameos. That movie is Spring Break Zombie Massacre, and it now has its first trailer:
The world premiere of Spring Break Zombie Massacre is on July 7 at the Columbus Theatre in Providence, R.I. Those interested in attending can sign up at the movie's official Facebook event. The film will also eventually get a release on DVD and online for anyone who can't make it to Rhode Island for its official premiere.
Suchman's brother shared the trailer on Reddit, along with a thank you for that community in helping fund the film.
Suzy Beck is the producer for Spring Break Zombie Massacre, with Bobby Carnevale directing. A documentary on the making of the film is also in the works, directed by Tim Forster.
The Kickstarter promised that the movie would contain many "awesome" scenes, including a police skateboard chase, a zombie prom ambush, sexting on jetpacks, two separate arrest scenes, many montages and a zombie yacht party featuring DJ Pauly D.
Spring Break Zombie Massacre already has a few high-profile fans, too. Filmmakers the Farrelly Brothers supported the Kickstarter and shared it often with their followers on Twitter.
Now this is something that deserves to go viral--I'm getting behind Sam and Mattie! P https://t.co/deFxNbWGOm
— Farrelly Brothers (@farrellybros) October 23, 2014
The two friends also already have plans for a sequel about vampire/zombie hybrids: sounds like a perfect fit for Syfy's "B" movie roster. Who knows? These two could create the next Sharknado.
