Goal of the Dead 2014
"Football Is a Team Game... Not Survival!"
Director Thierry Poiraud takes the pitch-perfect mix of comedy and horror in Goal of the Dead (2014) and delivers a frenetic 140-minute romp through a small French town overrun by a rabies-like outbreak.
Director: Thierry Poiraud
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goal of the Dead (2014) about?
A mid-tier football squad's routine away game spirals into chaos when a mysterious virus turns the town's residents into ravenous, contagious monsters. Trapped between the pitch and the apocalypse, the players must dodge both zombies and their own misplaced optimism to survive.
Who directed Goal of the Dead?
Thierry Poiraud helmed this irreverent horror-comedy mixing French football culture with undead mayhem.
Who stars in Goal of the Dead?
The film showcases Alban Lenoir and Charlie Bruneau as the central duo, with Ahmed Sylla, Bruno Salomone, and Patrick Ligardes rounding out the ensemble.
Is Goal of the Dead (2014) worth watching?
While unrated, its clever genre mash-up and energetic direction make it a guilty-pleasure pick for horror and sports fans alike. If you enjoy fast-paced zombie action with a comedic twist, the 140-minute runtime flies by.
How long is Goal of the Dead?
The movie runs for 140 minutes—plenty of time to score a thriller goal.
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About Goal of the Dead (2014) — When a soccer match meets a zombie outbreak
Director Thierry Poiraud takes the pitch-perfect mix of comedy and horror in Goal of the Dead (2014) and delivers a frenetic 140-minute romp through a small French town overrun by a rabies-like outbreak. When Olympique de Paris's squad rolls into Caplongue for a routine end-of-season fixture, the match becomes a desperate bid for survival as the locals turn into snarling, hyper-violent zombies. The film blends pitch-black humor with visceral gore, all set against a backdrop of football chants and cheering terraces turned nightmare. With its slick handheld camerawork and playful nods to both zombie tropes and locker-room camaraderie, it's a cult treat for fans craving undead action with a side of Gallic wit.
Starring Alban Lenoir as the everyman striker and Charlie Bruneau as the quick-witted team physio, the ensemble balances slapstick timing with sudden bursts of chaos. Bruno Salomone's over-the-top coach and Ahmed Sylla's resourceful groundsman add layers of comic relief that only sharpen the horror's bite. By the final whistle—spoiled by blood and bodies—Goal of the Dead (2014) leaves you cheering, gasping, and checking your own vaccination status.