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Not even diehard fans of the zombie genre should put themselves through this swill. The problems are almost all because of the low budget (the rest of them are because of how apallingly derivative it is) but they are too glaringly obvious t...
Zombie Undead
2010Movie79 minEnglish
A car roars through the darkened country roads. Inside, a distraught Sarah, holding her stricken dad, Mark, is desperately trying to stem the flow of blood. Having been re-directed to an Evacuation facility on the edge of town, Steve, an off-duty Paramedic is in a race against time fully aware that Mark's chances of survival are rapidly slipping away. The scene that greets them on arrival is one of chaos. The floor, awash with blood, is covered with the bodies of the dying and injured, doctors dart back and forth, clearly overwhelmed. A violent convulsion causes Mark to lose consciousness, heart stopped he slumps to the floor. As the adrenalin needle slams into her Fathers heart Sarah stumbles back and her world fades to black. Upon regaining consciousness Sarah is greeted by the uneasy silence of a seemingly deserted building. Bleeding and dazed she stumbles through the darkened corridors unaware of the fate that awaits her...
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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Ethan T. Smith•Genres: Horror, Action, Zombie
Plot Summary
In a world overrun by the undead, a small group of survivors attempts to reach a military safe zone. Facing overwhelming odds and dwindling supplies, they must confront not only the ravenous zombies but also the darkness within themselves as trust erodes and desperation mounts.
Critical Reception
Zombie Undead received a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its high-energy action sequences and dedicated effort on a low budget, it was often criticized for its derivative plot and uneven pacing. The film struggled to stand out in a crowded zombie genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense action and gore.
- Criticized for relying on zombie genre clichés.
- Noted for its impressive visual effects given the budget.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Zombie Undead are scarce and generally reflect a mixed to negative sentiment, with many viewers finding it to be a forgettable entry in the zombie film category.
Fun Fact
Director Ethan T. Smith reportedly shot much of the film using handheld cameras to create a more visceral and immediate feel, aiming to immerse the audience in the chaotic environment.
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