Viral

A deadly parasitic outbreak sweeps through the city, turning victims into mindless killers. Brothers Josh and Evan, along with Evan's girlfriend Emma, must fight for survival as they navigate the chaos. They find refuge in their apartment building, but the threat outside grows with each passing moment. Their struggle becomes a race against time to find a cure and escape the infected zone.

Viral received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, weak character development, and unoriginal scares. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the crowded zombie/infected genre.

• The film relies too heavily on familiar tropes from other zombie and infection movies.

• Characters are underdeveloped, making it difficult for audiences to connect with their plight.

• Lacks genuine scares and relies on jump scares that fail to create lasting tension.

Google audience: Google users found Viral to be a predictable and uninspired horror film, criticizing its lack of originality and poor execution of its premise. Many felt it was a waste of time and didn't offer anything new to the genre.

The film's premise of a parasitic outbreak that turns people into aggressive hosts bears similarities to other popular horror franchises like 'The Strain' and 'The Walking Dead'.