Movie spotlight
Deadlands: The Rising
October 2008. A biochemical weapon explosion causes a freak chain of events and brings the dead back to life. It is up to five people to make a stand for survival against an ever growing army of the Living Dead.
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Plot Summary
In a post-apocalyptic American West ravaged by a biblical plague that turned most of the population into the undead, a lone drifter named Jake journeys to the cursed ghost town of Redemption. He seeks to reunite with his lost love, Sarah, who is believed to be leading a community of survivors against the zombie horde and the oppressive Confederate government.
Critical Reception
Deadlands: The Rising received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often being cited for its derivative plot and uneven tone, though some praised its visual style and action sequences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stylish visuals and gore.
Criticized for its predictable storyline and weak character development.
Considered an adequate but uninspired entry into the zombie subgenre.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely split, with some appreciating the film's Western-meets-zombie premise and action, while others found it to be a forgettable and generic horror flick.
Fun Fact
The film was an early directorial effort by the Spierig brothers, who would later go on to direct 'Daybreakers' and 'Predestination'.
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