The concept originated from a rejected pitch for a Mad TV sketch by writer William Butler.
Serial killer Millard Findlemeyer is executed by electric chair. His mother, a witch, mixes his ashes into gingerbread spice and sends it to the bakery owned by Sarah, the woman who testified against him.
Charles Band greenlit the project immediately after hearing the "goofiest idea" Butler had ever conceived.
The titular character is voiced by actor Gary Busey , who is known for his eccentric performance in the role.
The Gingerdead Man is a low-budget horror film series produced by Full Moon Features and directed by Charles Band. The franchise is centered around a murderous gingerbread cookie possessed by the soul of a serial killer. Despite receiving generally poor critical reviews for its dialogue and special effects, it has gained a dedicated following as a "so bad it's good" B-movie.
Much of the "horror" is derived from the ridiculousness of the premise and the Gingerdead Man's wisecracking personality. Franchise Expansion
The film is noted for its 70-minute runtime , saturated fake blood, and a limited-range puppet that many critics consider "awful" yet charmingly low-budget.
After being mixed with accidental blood and a power surge, the dough comes to life as a murderous cookie. Film Characteristics
The concept originated from a rejected pitch for a Mad TV sketch by writer William Butler.
Serial killer Millard Findlemeyer is executed by electric chair. His mother, a witch, mixes his ashes into gingerbread spice and sends it to the bakery owned by Sarah, the woman who testified against him.
Charles Band greenlit the project immediately after hearing the "goofiest idea" Butler had ever conceived. The Gingerdead Man
The titular character is voiced by actor Gary Busey , who is known for his eccentric performance in the role.
The Gingerdead Man is a low-budget horror film series produced by Full Moon Features and directed by Charles Band. The franchise is centered around a murderous gingerbread cookie possessed by the soul of a serial killer. Despite receiving generally poor critical reviews for its dialogue and special effects, it has gained a dedicated following as a "so bad it's good" B-movie. The concept originated from a rejected pitch for
Much of the "horror" is derived from the ridiculousness of the premise and the Gingerdead Man's wisecracking personality. Franchise Expansion
The film is noted for its 70-minute runtime , saturated fake blood, and a limited-range puppet that many critics consider "awful" yet charmingly low-budget. Charles Band greenlit the project immediately after hearing
After being mixed with accidental blood and a power surge, the dough comes to life as a murderous cookie. Film Characteristics