Undead or Alive: A Zombedy

Undead or Alive: A Zombedy

Year: 2007

Runtime: 91 mins

Language: English

Director: Glasgow Phillips

WesternHorrorComedyCrude humor and satireSurvival horror and zombie carnage

Guns don’t kill people—zombies do. Elmer Winslow, a Union soldier fleeing his own army, and heart‑broken cowboy Luke Budd join forces to rob a corrupt sheriff in an old‑west town. Unaware that a nationwide zombie plague is sweeping the country, they soon find that Geronimo’s alluring niece may be their only hope of survival.

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Timeline & Setting – Undead or Alive: A Zombedy (2007)

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Location

Frontier town, Grand Canyon fort, New York

A dusty frontier town serves as the central stage, with a row of wooden buildings and a rowdy saloon at its heart. The action expands to a remote fort on the edge of the Grand Canyon, where the zombie threat escalates into a siege. New York is shown as the place where Sue was educated, underscoring the film's comical clash of Old West and modern influences.

🏜️ Western town 🧟 Zombie outbreak 🎭 Comedy

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 12:31

Main Characters – Undead or Alive: A Zombedy (2007)

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Luke Rudd

A brash, quick‑witted cowboy who dreams of marrying a saloon girl. He is impulsive and fearless, often rushing into trouble, yet he proves resourceful and loyal as the group battles the zombie outbreak.

🤠 Cowboy ⚡ Impulsive 🛡️ Loyal

Elmer Winslow

An army deserter who arrives in town with a rough edge but a sense of duty. He is wary and hardened, yet gradually forms a wary alliance with Luke and Sue.

🪖 Soldier 🗡️ Deserter 🤝 Alliance

Sue

Geronimo’s educated niece who returns to seek revenge on the soldiers who killed her uncle. She is calculating, resilient, and capable of turning the tide when the trio needs it most.

🧭 Explorer 🎯 Determined 🗡️ Vengeful

Sheriff Claypool

Corrupt or overconfident lawman who loses control as the town is overrun by zombies, ultimately becoming a zombie himself and a threat to his own men.

🏛️ Sheriff 💰 Corrupt 🧟 Zombie

Cletus

Deputy turned zombie who bites others, providing comic perils amid the chaos. His presence heightens the sense that death is far from final in this world.

👮 Deputy 🧟 Zombie 😂 Comic relief

Ben Goodman

A suspicious neighbor whose brutal act against his wife and daughter triggers the early spread of the zombie curse, driving the central conflict and chaos.

🕵️ Suspicious 🧟 Zombie ⚠️ Dangerous

Padre

The town minister who dodges the siege, offering a grimly comic, stubborn faith as chaos swirls around him.

🙏 Priest 🧟 Zombie 🕊️ Faith

Geronimo

A Native American leader whose death triggers the vengeance arc; his legacy and curse set the stage for the undead outbreak in the town and beyond.

🏹 Tribal Leader 🧟 Zombie Origin 🌿 Legacy

Shopkeeper

A minor but memorable presence who witnesses the mayhem and plays a small role in the town's survival.

🛍️ Shopkeeper 💬 Minor role 🧟 Zombie

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Major Themes – Undead or Alive: A Zombedy (2007)

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🧟 Zombification

The undead curse drives the plot and turns townsfolk into zombies, creating an absurd battlefield for the protagonists. The only proposed cure involves eating the living flesh of the medicine man who created the curse, a premise that fuels both danger and comedy. The film uses this premise to explore how fear and desire for survival shape unlikely alliances.

🤝 Friendship & Alliance

Luke and Elmer's rocky start evolves into a reluctant partnership as they team with Sue to survive the outbreak. Sue's revenge mission becomes a bridge that unites enemies, pushing them to work together despite distrust. Their collaboration brings humor and heart to the chaos, showing that trust can sprout in the oddest circumstances.

🗺️ Frontier Justice

Law and order crumble as the sheriff and posse fall to the zombie threat, turning the town into a battleground. The heroes improvise, learning that traditional justice gives way to survival and cunning in a world where nothing stays dead for long. The struggle highlights the fragile line between authority and anarchy on the frontier.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 12:31

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