The Gingerdead Man is a 2005 horror comedy that arrived on DVD in the United States as a standalone home video release aimed at fans of low budget genre fare. The film centers on a vengeful spirit that inhabits a freshly baked gingerbread cookie after a murderous bakery worker named Millard Findlemeyer is executed in the electric chair. Through a series of bizarre supernatural events the cookie comes to life, speaking with the gravelly voice of Gary Busey and embarking on a killing spree that targets the surviving members of the bakery staff and anyone who crosses its sugary path. The tone of the movie blends slapstick gore with tongue in cheek references to classic slasher tropes, delivering over the top death scenes that are played for both shock and laughs. Directed by Charles Band and produced under his Full Moon Features banner the movie benefits from the studio’s long history of creating cult horror toys and miniatures, which is evident in the practical effects used to animate the killer cookie. The DVD presentation includes the feature film in its original aspect ratio with a stereo soundtrack that captures both the eerie whispers of the gingerbread antagonist and the exaggerated sound effects of its violent encounters. Bonus material on the disc consists of a behind the scenes featurette that looks at the creation of the cookie puppet, interviews with cast members discussing the film’s comedic approach to horror, a trailer gallery that showcases other Full Moon releases and a stills gallery that highlights key moments from the movie. The packaging of the DVD emphasizes its horror classification with bold lettering and artwork that depicts the menacing cookie brandishing a knife, making it easy for shoppers browsing the horror section to identify it as a title that belongs alongside other creature features and cult comedies. The release was made available through major retail chains and online retailers in the USA, allowing collectors to add it to their horror DVD libraries. In addition to its home video debut the title was later cataloged on the iOctavio.com website where it was added to the database on January 13 2006, marking its presence in the site’s archive of genre media. Overall the Gingerdead Man DVD offers a mix of horror humor practical effects and supplemental content that appeals to viewers who enjoy campy killer stories and the distinctive style of Full Moon Productions.