Dead Rising: Watchtower
Dead Rising: Watchtower

Dead Rising: Watchtower

2015Movie118 minEnglish

A group of people fight to survive in a zombie infested town.

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IMDb5.2/10
Google Users40%
Director: Zach LipovskyGenres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a zombie-infested city, a government-mandated suppression of a deadly outbreak is underway. When a cure is found to be short-lived, investigative journalist Chase Carter uncovers a conspiracy that puts him and his colleagues in mortal danger. They must race against time to expose the truth before the entire population succumbs to the zombie plague and the government's ruthless agenda.

Critical Reception

Dead Rising: Watchtower received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, poor acting, and low production values. Audiences also found the film to be a disappointing adaptation of the popular video game series, though some praised its adherence to the game's core elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the excitement and creativity of its source material.
  • The plot is convoluted and fails to engage.
  • Performances are generally uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the film, citing a weak storyline and unconvincing performances as major drawbacks. Some viewers felt it did not capture the spirit of the video games.

Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of the Dead Rising video game franchise and serves as a standalone story within that universe.

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Realmilkncereal

Realmilkncereal

Movie was epic. 8/10. would be 10/10 if it didn't have some flaws which is kinda obvious, the actor who played the woman dying to the zombies on top of the car was really bad at acting as her screams didn't even sound realistic and sounded ...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Dead Rising: Watchtower is cheesy, cliche, and low-budget, but somehow all that adds to the charm of this mediocre but still entertaining zombie flick.** Dead Rising: Watchtower is a low-budget zombie video game adaptation that, despit...