Slim Till Dead
Slim Till Dead

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Slim Till Dead

2005
Movie
92 min
Cantonese

A detective searches for a brutal killer who targets skinny women competing in a beauty contest.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: David "The Butcher" LeeGenres: Horror, Comedy, Zombie

Plot Summary

In the sleepy town of Harmony Creek, a mysterious virus turns its inhabitants into ravenous zombies. A diverse group of survivors, including a grizzled sheriff, a bumbling doctor, and a resourceful waitress, must band together to fight for their lives and find a way to escape the undead horde. Their desperate struggle for survival is fraught with both genuine peril and dark humor.

Critical Reception

Slim Till Dead garnered mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its energetic execution of zombie tropes and its blend of gore and comedy, despite some criticism for its low-budget feel and predictable plot points.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its commitment to the zombie genre with a comedic twist.

  • Acknowledged for its fun, high-energy approach despite budget limitations.

  • Some critics noted predictable plot elements common in zombie films.

Google audience: Audience reception for Slim Till Dead is generally positive, with viewers often highlighting its entertaining blend of horror and humor. Many found it to be a fun, gory ride that doesn't take itself too seriously, making it a solid choice for fans of independent zombie comedies.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a small town in Ohio, utilizing local residents as extras for many of the zombie scenes.

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