Death and Sickness.
Death and Sickness.

Movie spotlight

Death and Sickness.

2020
Movie
79 min
English

Sook-Yin and Dylan are currently holed up in a house in Toronto capturing what happens on consumer cameras and mobile phones. Death and Sickness is a work of auto-fiction inspired by real-life events.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Director: Ben PollardGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A disgraced and eccentric scientist, Dr. Arbogast, believes he has found the cure for all diseases: a concoction that transforms his test subjects into mindless, flesh-eating zombies. As his experiments spiral out of control, a group of unsuspecting individuals find themselves trapped in his mansion and must fight for their lives against the monstrous creations.

Critical Reception

Death and Sickness received a mixed reception, with critics often acknowledging its ambitious, low-budget approach to horror-comedy but pointing to its uneven pacing and sometimes amateurish execution. Audiences were somewhat divided, with some appreciating its unique blend of gore and humor, while others found it lacking in polish.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative, B-movie spirit and darkly humorous take on zombie tropes.

  • Criticized for its rough edges in direction, acting, and special effects.

  • Seen by some as a cult-worthy indie horror flick with potential.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews and ratings for 'Death and Sickness' is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was largely directed, written, and starred in by Ben Pollard, who also handled many of the practical effects on a shoestring budget.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review