Well this is weird. Non-terrible acting chops/surprisingly high production values ahoy in this new trailer for Parade Of The Dead, a forthcoming zombie-slash-music-video DVD from ubiquitous hip hop trio Hilltop Hoods. The film was written, filmed by and stars all three members of the group and also features radio personality Scott “Dools” Dooley and fellow rappers The Funkoars and Briggs.
Says the official synopsis: “In 2010 a virus spread throughout the worlds population killing millions and turning many survivors into mindless zombies. Around the same time of these apocalyptic events The Hilltop Hoods were due to make a DVD for their Album ‘State of the Art’. As civilization collapsed, people died in the streets, thousands starved… The Hilltop Hoods were so self-involved they made their DVD anyway.”
Not too sure of the film’s intended purpose aside from showcasing the Hilltop’s impeccable comic timing. Oh wait, if you pre-order the DVD from paradeofthedead.com.au you’ll receive a free download code for the 4 track single of the same name. All makes sense now. Music cross-promotion is getting mighty sophisticated these days.
Check out the trailer below…
“Parade Of The Dead” will be released on DVD and Blu Ray October 22nd, 2010.
