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A washed-up musician teams up with a teacher and a kids show personality to protect young children from a sudden outbreak of zombies.
A professional, yet under-qualified, kindergarten teacher named Miss Caroline attempts to win over her crush, Dave, a lovelorn garbage man, by taking her class on a field trip to a local farm. However, the trip takes a terrifying turn when a zombie outbreak threatens to turn the delightful outing into a bloodbath. Miss Caroline must then use all her courage and resourcefulness to protect her students and ensure their survival amidst the chaos.
Little Monsters received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its unique blend of horror, comedy, and musical elements, as well as Lupita Nyong'o's performance. The film was noted for its inventive premise and darkly humorous tone, successfully balancing scares with laughs.
Praised for its inventive and hilarious take on the zombie genre.
Lupita Nyong'o's performance as the tenacious kindergarten teacher is a standout.
Effectively balances gore and genuine laughs with a surprisingly sweet core.
Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed 'Little Monsters,' appreciating its fresh and funny approach to the zombie apocalypse. Many viewers found the film entertaining and creatively executed, with particular praise for the humor and Lupita Nyong'o's energetic performance.
Nominated for Best Feature Film at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA Awards).
Lupita Nyong'o performed all of her own songs in the film, showcasing her vocal talent alongside her acting prowess.
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Little Monsters is an interesting twist on the tired and overplayed zombie genre that has crowded Hollywood in recent years. How a movie about a zombie invasion threatening kids can have such humor and endearing moments is beyond me, but th...
_Little Monsters_ was pretty good, but there's one glaring issue I found with it. The funniest bits in the movie (which for a comedy basically reads as: "best") all happen **before** there's any actual zombies. The establishing of character...
_**Consistently funny and very heart-felt, anchored by yet another superb Lupita Nyong'o performance**_ >_Zombies weren't the catalyst. The catalyst was my son, and my son's first year of kindergarten, in particular. He has very severe f...
If you’re looking for a zombie film with a little more meat on the bone, look elsewhere; however, if you’re after a heartwarming 94 minutes that just so happens to involve zombie decapitation, ‘Little Monsters’ is for you. Best of luck gett...