Beach-O is a genre-blending tribute to the campy, cult classics of our youth. We set out to create a fun film featuring our friends from the indie music scene, stripping the beach party genre down to its musical essence and giving the classic zombie a late '90s, lost generation twist.
Ever wonder what zombies do when they're not gnawing on brains, or why they're always depicted as one-dimensional, flesh-eating monsters? In this tongue-in-cheek exploration we delve into the myriad ways one might become a zombie—whether through a dull marriage, endless parties, mindless consumption, or even dining on someone you just met!
Beach-O was shot on a 16mm Bolex in the summer of 1998. In 2000, we screened an early cut for friends and collaborators at the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Boston. However, financial constraints led to the project being paused, and the short break turned into an unexpected 25-year hiatus. Over the years, Beach-O transformed from an unfinished film into a mythical legend, with fans and friends often asking, "Whatever happened to that beach movie?" In 2025, we finally completed the film in order to thank and honor all our friends who contributed to making it and share the fun we had with the world.
