Train of the Dead
Train of the Dead

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Train of the Dead

2007
Movie
87 min
Thai

Five teenagers on the run from police officers hide in a train carriage. However, its occupants are ghosts on their way to hell and they intend to take them along.

Insights

IMDb3.6/10
Director: John RussoGenres: Horror, Zombie

Plot Summary

A group of survivors are trapped on a train that becomes overrun by a horde of zombies. As they fight for their lives, they discover that the outbreak might be more widespread and sinister than they initially believed. Their only hope for survival lies in reaching a safe zone before the infected completely overwhelm them.

Critical Reception

Train of the Dead received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its low budget, predictable plot, and uninspired zombie effects as major drawbacks. While it attempted to capitalize on the zombie horror trend of the era, it failed to stand out or offer anything particularly fresh to the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its low production values and unoriginality.

  • Panned for its weak acting and formulaic zombie narrative.

  • Lacked the tension and creativity found in more successful zombie films.

Google audience: Audience reception for Train of the Dead is scarce, but available comments generally reflect a disappointment in the film's execution, citing poor special effects and a lack of engaging storytelling. It's often viewed as a forgettable entry in the zombie genre.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for being one of the later zombie films from John Russo, who co-wrote the seminal 1968 horror classic 'Night of the Living Dead'.

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