Wild Zero (2000)

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Flesh-eating zombies, exploding heads, UFOs, transgendered love, and rock & roll are all on display in this uber-"B"-flick starring Japanese punk band Guitar Wolf. Helmed by noted video director Takeuchi Tetsuro -- known as "MTV Man" in Japan -- the film duly opens during a Guitar Wolf concert with… More Flesh-eating zombies, exploding heads, UFOs, transgendered love, and rock & roll are all on display in this uber-"B"-flick starring Japanese punk band Guitar Wolf. Helmed by noted video director Takeuchi Tetsuro -- known as "MTV Man" in Japan -- the film duly opens during a Guitar Wolf concert with leather-clad rocker Ace (Endo Masashi) watching agog in the audience. During a bloody confrontation between Guitar Wolf and his sleazy, hot pants-wearing manager the Captain (Makoto Inamiya), Ace tries to defend his idols, only to get socked in the mouth for his effort. Guitar Wolf makes Ace his blood brother, gives him a whistle to sound during times of trouble, then races off to their next gig. Following Guitar Wolf on his motorcycle, Ace happens upon a comely waif named Tabio (Shitichai Kwancharu) during a gas station robbery. Soon, the threat of a knife-welding lunatic seems paltry compared to the sudden appearance of a legion of zombies hungry for living flesh. In the heat of a pitched battle between the young couple and the horde of the undead, true love blooms. Then, when things start getting really weird, Guitar Wolf comes to the rescue with guns and guitars a-blazin'. This film was screened during the Midnight Madness program at the 2000 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By: Tetsuro Takeuchi
Genres: Drama, Horror, Art House & International

In Theaters: Jan 1, 2000 Wide
On DVD: Aug 31, 2004

Critic Reviews

Ian Berriman, SFX Magazine
The sort of film that makes you want to down a bottle of vodka, throw your TV out of the window, set your house on fire, and pogo naked on the roof screaming, "ROCK AND ROLL!!!"
Michael W. Phillips, Jr., Goatdog's Movies
The film is silly, to be sure, but it's done with such unbridled enthusiasm that it makes you want to go along unquestioningly.

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Greg S

Japanese greaser Ace is befriended by the band Wolf Guitar, who give him a whistle to call them, which comes in handy when a town is overrun by zombies. Basically, this movie is about the magical power of rock n' roll (and to a lesser extent, love) to overcome the undead;… More
Japanese greaser Ace is befriended by the band Wolf Guitar, who give him a whistle to call them, which comes in handy when a town is overrun by zombies. Basically, this movie is about the magical power of rock n' roll (and to a lesser extent, love) to overcome the undead; it's more "awesome" than "good."
Steve K

Guitar Wolf. Nuff said.
A.D. V

I guess I'm missing something because even drunk and playing the recommended drinking game for this couldnt save it from completely sucking. I like Japanese movies, I like zombie movies and I like off-beat comedies but I found nothing to like about this boring, unfunny waste… More
I guess I'm missing something because even drunk and playing the recommended drinking game for this couldnt save it from completely sucking. I like Japanese movies, I like zombie movies and I like off-beat comedies but I found nothing to like about this boring, unfunny waste of time. Give me Junk or Stacy anyday over this crap.
El Hombre I

Dvd that comes with its' own drinking game, Very loud Rock and Roll, guns, zombies, alien attacks, comedy, action, drama, sci-fi, and horror. They even throw in a 1 inch penis. Low budget b-movie featuring the extremely loud, garage punk, japanese band Guitar Wolf. Loud… More
Dvd that comes with its' own drinking game, Very loud Rock and Roll, guns, zombies, alien attacks, comedy, action, drama, sci-fi, and horror. They even throw in a 1 inch penis. Low budget b-movie featuring the extremely loud, garage punk, japanese band Guitar Wolf. Loud movie that shows love has no boundaries and rock and roll can save the universe <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/image/wild%20zero/xxxgrindxcore/Wild_Zero1.gif?o=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z267/xxxgrindxcore/Wild_Zero1.gif"></a>
Stella D

sci fi zombie mayhem with guitar wolf. if u don't know, they're japan's answer to the ramones. believe in rock n roll!!!
Ken S

I swear on my leather jacket and by rock and roll. This movie is awesome.
Luke B

A Japanese film with loads of Zombies, some aliens and of course Guitar Wolf. If you are not a fan of guitar wolf you may not get this. Zombie rock n'roll fans can rejoice in the ridiculous of it all. Funny, exciting and very very messy.
Tsubaki S

Cult film cocktail that hits the right notes with it's mix of odd characters and fun moments. Or in other words "rockanroll!!!"
Curt C

For a movie which should be about rocking out and killing zombies, there's not nearly enough rocking out and killing zombies. That being said, how can I hate a movie that has the "Wild Zero Drinking Game" built into the DVD? (Drink once whenever someone combs their… More
For a movie which should be about rocking out and killing zombies, there's not nearly enough rocking out and killing zombies. That being said, how can I hate a movie that has the "Wild Zero Drinking Game" built into the DVD? (Drink once whenever someone combs their hair, once whenever somebody says "Rock and Roll!", etc.) I think metalheads will like this a lot more than I did. HEY BABY! ROCK AND ROLL!
Patrick D

So maybe not "technically" good. But really that can go out the fucking window. This film is just SO fun, ridiculous and straight up entertaining. It helps to actually dig Guitar Wolf, but even if you don't the sheer novelty of the film holds out. I know if… More
So maybe not "technically" good. But really that can go out the fucking window. This film is just SO fun, ridiculous and straight up entertaining. It helps to actually dig Guitar Wolf, but even if you don't the sheer novelty of the film holds out. I know if there's ever a zombie attack I'm going straight to Guitar Wolf for help. ROCK N' ROLL HAS NO BOUNDARIES!!!
Christopher B

Rock and Roll! Guitar Wolf rules and this movie shows them for the true gods that they are.
jason d

Guitar Wolf has the acting prowess of a 5 year old. His GUTS ROCK N ROLL makes up for it in spades!

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