Viral

A parasitic alien virus spreads through the city, turning people into flesh-eating zombies. A group of young people must band together to survive the outbreak and find a way to escape the infected metropolis. As the situation escalates, they discover the virus is far more insidious than they initially believed, with a terrifyingly efficient mechanism for contagion.

Viral received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and lack of originality. While some acknowledged its attempt at a fresh take on the zombie genre with a technological twist, many felt it failed to deliver on its premise, resulting in a forgettable and uninspired horror film. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a predictable entry in the crowded zombie subgenre.

• Lacks originality and relies too heavily on genre clichés.

• Fails to offer a compelling narrative or memorable scares.

• The technological angle feels underdeveloped and unconvincing.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's predictable storyline and uninspired horror elements. Many viewers found it to be a formulaic zombie flick that failed to stand out from similar movies.

The film was originally titled 'The Hive' and underwent significant changes during production, including script rewrites and reshoots, before its release as 'Viral'.