Employee of the Dead: A Feature-Length Comedy Horror

A project in London, UK by Q Cumber Films
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Based on a true story about the filmmakers who secretly shot a zombie film in a supermarket, starring Dani Harmer & Nick Helm
Backers: 157
Average Pledge Per Backer: £124

Funded: £19,506 of £5,000
Dates: Sep 9th -> Oct 9th (30 days)
Project By: Q Cumber Films
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Latest News

🚨 LAST 30 MINUTES! FINAL CHANCE TO BACK EMPLOYEE OF THE DEAD! 🚨

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Once it's over...it's over 🪦🎬   We are only £500 shy of our next Stretch Goal of 20k! 🔥  (Read More)

🔥 £19,000 and only hours left... 🔥

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Lost for words. This is incredible! Thank you so much to everyone for BELIEVING in our Indie horror-comedy film 🎬 We only have a few hours left on the clock, so to everyone who has pledged, shared on socials and messaged us with support - Thank... (Read More)

🔥 WE'VE HIT £18k WITH 15 HOURS TO GO...🔥

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
...and we still have 15 hours to go ⌛ You guys are AWESOME! Myself and the team are actually quite touched that what started as a fun idea as students in 2008, is now becoming a FEATURE FILM because of YOU! 💖 We love you and we love that this... (Read More)

⏳ FINAL 24 HOURS ON KICKSTARTER ⏳

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
This is it! Your last chance to pledge on Kickstarter and to be a part of our new film, Employee of the Dead! 🔥 This is your chance! Once it's gone...it's gone! 🪦 Please help us give one last massive push on social media!... (Read More)

🔥 WE'VE REACHED £17k SO FAR...🔥

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
...and we still have 39 hours to go ⌛ Thank you so much to everyone who has been pledging their support to Employee of the Dead! This is incredible! It's a MAD RACE to the 20k STRETCH GOAL - with the chance for 5 LUCKY PEOPLE to become the faces of... (Read More)

⏳ 2 DAYS LEFT ON KICKSTARTER ⏳

October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This is it! Your last chance to pledge on Kickstarter and to be a part of our new film, Employee of the Dead! 🔥 Fancy your as a zombie, appearing in the film as an influencer, a chat with Dani Harmer, dinner with Nick Helm or even getting a... (Read More)

⏳ 3 DAYS LEFT ON KICKSTARTER ⏳

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This is it! Your last chance to pledge on Kickstarter and to be a part of our new film, Employee of the Dead! 🔥 Fancy your self tickets to the premiere, signed merch, a chat with Dani Harmer, dinner with Nick Helm or even getting a producer... (Read More)

📼 New Interview with Director Aaron Truss on Video Tasties 📼

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Director Aaron Truss discussed the Employee of the Dead crowdfund on the Video Tasties podcast LIVE STREAM this evening. Whilst on the show, Aaron breaks down the Kickstarter perks and bundles as well as stories filming the promos with Dani Harmer,... (Read More)

⏳ 4 DAYS LEFT ON KICKSTARTER ⏳

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This is it!Your last chance to pledge on Kickstarter and to be a part of our new film, Employee of the Dead! 🔥 Fancy yourself a Blu-Ray, worn costumes, a chat with Dani Harmer, dinner with Nick Helm or even getting a producer credit? This is your... (Read More)

🔥 HORROR MOVIE TRIBUTE! WE'VE HIT OUR SECOND STRETCH GOAL! - £15,000 🔥

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
WOW! YOU DID IT! 💥 We hit £15,000 because of all your pledges! And with Halloween round the corner, you've now unleashed the SECOND STRETCH GOAL! Our amazing team have been busy preparing this just for you - not for Facebook, Instagram or... (Read More)

⏱️ 7 DAYS LEFT TO PLEDGE ⏱️

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
⏱️ ONE WEEK LEFT... ⏱️ 'The End Is Extremely f**king Nigh!' - 28 Days Later This is it. 7 days left until our KICKSTARTER comes to a bloody end...have you made your pledge? Don't wait until the last minute... 🧟  (Read More)

📻 Nick Helm & Aaron Truss Appear on The Horror Hangout Podcast 📻

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Both Nick Helm and Aaron Truss were invited on to the Horror Hangout Podcast with Ben Errington and Andy Conduit-Turner to evaluate and discuss JASON LIVES - FRIDAY THE 13th PART VI! The pair also discuss updates on Employee of the Dead and how Nick... (Read More)

🔊 LISTEN TO THE MUSIC THAT SHAPED THE SCRIPT 🔊

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Script development on this project took over 2 years to get right with Aaron Truss and Joe Acres, with assistance from Jake West. In that time, music played a crucial part in setting mood and helped us tap into the world and characters that we were... (Read More)

🎙️ Horror Hyperfixations - New Interview with Aaron Truss, Ellie Raé Winstone and Nick Helm 🎙️

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We've been incredibly lucky to get invited onto a lot of great podcasts recently, this one is no exception!In fact, we were very eager to appear on this show as it explores horror movies through the lens of neurodivergent folks. As it turns out, a... (Read More)

🍺Raindance: If you’re in a Brit zombie movie, you’re usually going to head to the Winchester 🍺

September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
A new article from Nina Romain at Raindance Film Festival takes a look at how the American Mall has played a played a crucial location in most zombie media in recent years, giving credit to the 1978 horror classic, Dawn of the Dead. Whilst Zach... (Read More)

🎬 Aaron Truss on Employee of the Dead: Friendship, Filmmaking and Remembering Rob Knox 🎬

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We wish to thank Lawrie Brewster at Amicus Productions and the British Horror Studio for taking the time to speak with our director, Aaron Truss about the Kickstarter for Employee of the Dead and their late friend Rob Knox. "There’s no obvious way... (Read More)

🔥 British Horror Icon Emily Booth has joined Employee Of The Dead! 🔥

September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We're SUPER EXCITED to welcome Emily to the project! Most will know her from films such as Pervirella, Evil Aliens, Shed of the Dead, Doghouse and Electric Meat - but some will know her as host of the Horror Channel and Channel 4's Bits. Whilst... (Read More)

🔥 OUR BRAND NEW CAST POSTER HAS ARRIVED! 🔥

September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We're excited to reveal the brand new poster for our campaign for Employee of the Dead!  The new poster was designed by Ignacio Mazuecoz and shot by Hannah Davis. You can read more about the process and the reasons for the updated tone, imagery and... (Read More)

🔥 WE'VE HIT OUR FIRST STRETCH GOAL! - £10,000 🔥

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
You did it! You've unlocked our first STRETCH GOAL reward! 🔥 Thank you so much to everyone who has pledged towards making EMPLOYEE OF THE DEAD come to life! We've now hit £10k and we're now revealing our first stretch goal reward... This is just... (Read More)

🎙️ Brand New: Nick Helm Interview with the Carlisle Cult Cinema Club 🎙️

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that a BRAND NEW interview is out with NICK HELM on the Carlisle Cult Cinema Club Podcast! Nick talks about the Employee of the Dead Kickstarter and how 5 pledgers have the opportunity of going... (Read More)

💥 We hit £5k in just 6 hours for Employee Of The Dead! 💥

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We're now into our STRETCH GOALS so our next target is 10k! If we hit that target, we'll release a special something for our backers...Thank you so much for supporting our campaign and for helping this film come to life! This project means the world... (Read More)

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