2001 Maniacs is a horror-comedy film that follows a group of college students who decide to take a shortcut through rural Georgia on their way to Daytona Beach for spring break. The group encounters a small town called Pleasant Valley, where they are invited to participate in the town's annual barbecue celebration. The students soon discover that the "friendly" townspeople have a dark secret: they are a group of murderous Confederate ghosts seeking revenge for the atrocities committed against them during the Civil War.
As the night progresses, the students are subjected to a series of sadistic and grisly rituals designed to honor the townspeople's ancestors and appease their vengeful spirits. The barbecue quickly turns into a nightmare as the students attempt to survive the torturous games and escape the wrath of the undead Confederates.
The film is a gory and darkly humorous homage to the exploitation films of the 1960s and 70s, with references to classic horror movies like Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Night of the Living Dead. Its over-the-top violence and sexual content have made it a cult classic among fans of the horror genre. Overall, 2001 Maniacs is a twisted and entertaining ride through an insane southern town that will leave audiences both horrified and amused.