Zombie for Sale
Zombie for Sale

Movie spotlight

Zombie for Sale

2019
Movie
112 min
Korean

When a pharmaceutical company's illegal experiments inadvertently create a zombie, the strange Park family finds it and tries to profit from it.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Director: Lee Min-jaeGenres: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a quiet rural village, a gas station owner and his family discover that a zombie they accidentally created is the key to their financial woes. They begin charging villagers for zombie bites, believing it cures the common cold, leading to a series of chaotic and hilarious situations as the zombie's appetite grows and the town embraces its peculiar new 'cure.' The family must then find a way to control their increasingly ravenous zombie and the escalating town hysteria.

Critical Reception

Zombie for Sale was generally well-received by critics and audiences alike, particularly for its unique blend of horror and comedy. It was praised for its inventive premise, witty script, and endearing characters, offering a fresh take on the zombie genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • A surprisingly charming and funny take on the zombie trope.

  • Delivers laughs and scares with a unique and engaging premise.

  • The film's creative concept and character dynamics are its strongest assets.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlighted the film's humor and its ability to subvert typical zombie genre expectations, making it an enjoyable and lighthearted watch.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by a real-life incident where a small South Korean village experienced a zombie-like illness outbreak, though the real event was far less comedic.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

Community Critic Reviews

No critic reviews have been posted yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.

My Review

TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

Korean comedies are known for their quirkiness, and ‘The Odd Family: Zombie on Sale’ combines this with a set of principal characters so wilfully obnoxious that it would be difficult not to like them. While the film is not groundbreaking by...

Video Reviews

No video reviews found for this title yet.