It Stains the Sands Red
It Stains the Sands Red

Movie spotlight

It Stains the Sands Red

2016
Movie
92 min
English

In the throes of a zombie apocalypse, a troubled woman from Las Vegas with a dark past, finds herself stranded in the desert with a lone and ravenous zombie on her tail.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Google Users78%
Director: Colin MinihanGenres: Horror, Thriller, Comedy

Plot Summary

Molly, a troubled young woman, is abducted by a desert-dwelling sadist named Paul. After managing to escape his clutches and shoot him, she discovers he is a zombie and still pursuing her. Armed with his severed leg and an unlikely camaraderie with her undead attacker, Molly must navigate the harsh desert landscape and her own inner demons to survive.

Critical Reception

It Stains the Sands Red was generally well-received by critics and audiences for its unique take on the zombie genre, blending horror with dark humor and a compelling performance from its lead. The film was praised for its originality and character development, offering a fresh perspective on survival in a post-apocalyptic world.

What Reviewers Say

  • A surprisingly heartfelt and darkly humorous zombie flick.

  • Brittany Allen delivers a standout performance.

  • Offers a refreshing twist on the genre with its unique premise.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's clever premise and the strong central performance. Many found it to be an entertaining and engaging zombie movie that managed to be both scary and funny.

Fun Fact

The unique zombie chase sequence where the protagonist drags the zombie's severed leg behind her was inspired by a dream director Colin Minihan had.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
clownman70360

clownman70360

I always enjoy watching zombie movies,but this one. I really heart the most,it's was very good. I watched a little half of it.i loved the whole movie,especially the scene with molly got bit her finger by a lone zombie and she tried to do so...

deepkino

deepkino

It seems intended as a "dark comedy" with a touch of "weird" romance, but it loses its way midway, ultimately failing to deliver as either a compelling zombie story or a survival narrative.