Zombie Games
Zombie Games

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Zombie Games

2021
Movie
72 min
English

When the pandemic strikes the world the President decides the only thing to do is hide in an underground shelter. So he holds the Zombie Games to see who will join him.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: David BuchsGenres: Horror, Thriller, Action

Plot Summary

A group of estranged friends is reunited for a bizarre weekend getaway, only to find themselves trapped in a terrifying, life-or-death competition. As a zombie apocalypse unfolds around them, they must fight for survival against both the undead hordes and each other. Every choice has consequences, and only the strongest will make it out alive.

Critical Reception

Zombie Games garnered a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempts at a fresh take on the zombie genre with its survival game premise, many found the execution lacking in several areas, particularly in scriptwriting and character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise of a deadly game during a zombie outbreak is interesting but ultimately underdeveloped.

  • Performances are uneven, with some actors struggling to convey the required intensity.

  • The pacing can be slow at times, and the special effects are not consistently convincing.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a disappointment with the film's predictable plot and lack of originality within the crowded zombie genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, which reportedly influenced some of the creative decisions regarding the zombie effects and set design.

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