Maggie
Maggie

Maggie

2015Movie95 minEnglish

There's a deadly zombie epidemic threatening humanity, but Wade, a small-town farmer and family man, refuses to accept defeat even when his daughter Maggie becomes infected. As Maggie's condition worsens and the authorities seek to eradicate those with the virus, Wade is pushed to the limits in an effort to protect her. Joely Richardson co-stars in this post-apocalyptic thriller.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users58%
Director: Henry HobsonGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a world ravaged by a zombie plague, a young woman named Maggie becomes infected. As her condition worsens, her devoted father, Wade, makes the agonizing decision to care for her at home. He navigates the difficult choices and heartbreaking realities of a father's love as his daughter slowly succumbs to the transformation, trying to protect her from the authorities and the public's fear.

Critical Reception

Maggie received mixed reviews from critics. While Arnold Schwarzenegger's dramatic turn and Abigail Breslin's performance were often praised, the film was criticized for its slow pacing and predictable narrative. The movie was noted for its more somber and character-driven approach to the zombie genre, focusing on the emotional toll of the outbreak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, emotional take on the zombie genre.
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers a surprisingly nuanced dramatic performance.
  • Criticized for its slow pacing and lack of conventional zombie thrills.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a unique and emotional departure from typical zombie movies, appreciating the focus on family and the father-daughter relationship. However, some viewers felt the pacing was too slow and that it lacked the action and scares they expected from the genre.

Fun Fact

Arnold Schwarzenegger took a significant pay cut to star in 'Maggie' because he was drawn to the film's dramatic script and the opportunity to play a more vulnerable, emotional character than his usual action roles.

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Dean

Dean

What a beautiful and sad movie. It was very heart-touching and well made. This movie deserves much higher ratings.
Reno

Reno

> A tale of a father who stood by his daughter till the final. The zombie apocalyptic drama that centres around a father-daughter relationship. When the daughter is infected by the necroa virus which turns humans into the cannibalistic, ...