Lil' Monsters
Lil' Monsters

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Lil' Monsters

2019
Movie
51 min
English

Find out which of this colorful crew of creeping cuties will be crowned best dancer in town as they strut their stuff at the Halloween dance-off.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users75%
Director: Abe ForsytheGenres: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A kindergarten teacher, struggling with her own anxieties, takes her class on a field trip to a remote farm. What starts as a seemingly innocent outing quickly devolves into chaos when a zombie apocalypse erupts, turning the idyllic countryside into a battleground for survival. The resourceful teacher must protect her young charges from the ravenous undead.

Critical Reception

Lil' Monsters received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its blend of horror and comedy, particularly lauding Lupita Nyong'o's performance. While some found the plot occasionally predictable, the film was widely appreciated for its unique premise and entertaining execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective blend of gore and laughs.

  • Lupita Nyong'o's performance as the zombie-fighting teacher is a standout.

  • A fun and surprisingly heartfelt take on the zombie genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's enjoyable humor and satisfying horror elements. Many viewers found it to be a surprisingly entertaining and well-executed zombie comedy.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress (Lupita Nyong'o) at the AACTA Awards.

Fun Fact

Lupita Nyong'o, who plays the kindergarten teacher, also performed many of the zombie movements herself, reportedly studying zombie behavior for weeks before filming.

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