Wasting Away
Wasting Away

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Wasting Away

2007
Movie
91 min
English

Brain freeze has never been so bad once you’ve tasted Ale Cream, as four friends inadvertently eat some radioactive ice-cream, turning them into zombies. Only problem is they don’t see themselves as the undead, but as super soldiers.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: David Von AnckenGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man wakes up in a hospital bed with amnesia, only to discover he's a suspect in a series of gruesome murders. As he tries to piece together his past and clear his name, he realizes the horrifying truth might be far more disturbing than anyone imagined.

Critical Reception

Wasting Away received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found its premise intriguing but ultimately failed to deliver a satisfying or original horror experience. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark tone and suspense, while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted plot and a lack of genuine scares.

  • While the performances are adequate, they can't save the predictable narrative.

  • A forgettable entry into the psychological thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Wasting Away are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's execution, citing a derivative plot and insufficient suspense as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Amityville Horror Part 2' before being changed to 'Wasting Away'.

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Wiccaburr

Wiccaburr

Who knew eating some bright green ice cream can lead to the zombie apocalypse? This horror comedy is definitely a zombie movie that is not like the others. The way they do the POV of those not infected are pretty awesome. With the way...