The Rizen
The Rizen

The Rizen

2017Movie94 minEnglish

The year is 1955. NATO and the Allied Forces have been conducting secret, occult experiments in a bid to win the Arms Race. Now, they have finally succeeded but what the Army has unleashed threatens to tear our world apart. One woman must lead the only survivors past horrors that the military has no way to control - and fight to close what should never have been opened.

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IMDb3.6/10
Director: Dylan ReynoldsGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic future, a group of survivors are attacked by a mysterious plague that turns people into flesh-eating monsters. They must find a way to survive and find a cure before it's too late.

Critical Reception

The Rizen received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its derivative plot and low production values. While some appreciated the attempt at a new take on the zombie apocalypse genre, most found it to be a forgettable entry.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on genre tropes.
  • Low-budget production values detract from the viewing experience.
  • Fails to deliver a compelling narrative or memorable characters.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's predictable storyline and uninspired execution.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Atlanta, Georgia, with many of its desolate landscape shots filmed in abandoned industrial areas.

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Gimly

Gimly

A bottle-episode twist on what essentially boils down to your average zombie movie. It's watchable, but it's bad. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible._