Is This a Zombie?
Some guys have no luck; he’s got no pulse. That’s life for poor unfortunate, undead Ayumu. First, he was murdered by a serial killer. Total bummer. Then he was resurrected as a zombie by a cute little Necromancer. That seemed pretty cool until she moved into his house, refused to speak, and forced his rotting carcass to do all the cooking. After that, a magical girl in a pretty pink dress used her matching chainsaw to chop his corpse in half. Luckily, the Necromancer’s powers of resurrection trumped those of the chainsaw chick, so instead of dying (again), Ayumu became the world’s first magical girl zombie. There’s also a voluptuous vampire ninja who thinks zombie boy’s a pervert – and a hideous crayfish demon who wants to devour him. Confused? All you gotta know is this: zombies, frilly dresses, demons, and moe chainsaws. Pink. It’s the new dead.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends embark on a camping trip that takes a terrifying turn when they discover that one of them might be a zombie. As paranoia sets in, they must confront the possibility of a zombie outbreak in the wilderness, leading to a desperate fight for survival. The film blurs the lines between reality and delusion, as the friends question each other's sanity and intentions.
Critical Reception
Is This a Zombie? received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many citing its low-budget production and derivative plot. While some appreciated its attempt at a unique blend of horror and comedy, others found it to be amateurish and lacking in genuine scares or laughs. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some enjoying its cult-like B-movie appeal and others dismissing it as unwatchable.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised by some for its quirky, low-budget charm and unique premise.
- Criticized for its uneven pacing and lack of polished execution.
- Seen as a fun, albeit flawed, attempt at a zombie comedy-thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Is This a Zombie?' are scarce and largely unaddressed on major platforms. General sentiment, where available, suggests it's a polarizing film, appealing to a niche audience that appreciates its DIY aesthetic and unconventional humor, while others found it underdeveloped and unengaging.
Fun Fact
The film was largely self-funded and produced by a group of friends, with director Justin P. Widmann also starring in and co-writing the movie.
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