Ebola Zombies
Ebola Zombies

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Ebola Zombies

2015
Movie
90 min
Cantonese

A group of thieves break into an industrial complex to pull off a jewelry heist, but stumble upon a hidden laboratory where unorthodox SARS and Ebola experiments are taking place on stolen cadavers, who soon mutate into blood-thirsty zombies.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Alexander HoltGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Action

Plot Summary

In a near-future Africa, a devastating outbreak of a mutated Ebola virus has turned the infected into ravenous zombies. A small group of survivors, including a hardened soldier and a scientist, must navigate the treacherous landscape, battling the undead and the increasingly desperate living, in a race against time to find a cure before humanity is wiped out.

Critical Reception

Ebola Zombies was met with a mixed to negative reception, largely criticized for its low budget, derivative plot, and uneven pacing. While some viewers appreciated its B-movie horror elements and gore, critics often pointed to its uninspired execution and lack of originality in a crowded zombie subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its gory effects and frantic action, despite a shaky premise.

  • Frequently criticized for its low production values and uninspired zombie tropes.

  • Considered by many to be a forgettable entry in the zombie horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect the critical sentiment, with some finding it a passable B-movie horror flick, while others dismiss it as cheaply made and lacking substance.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the cast and crew reportedly working on a volunteer basis or for deferred payment.

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