Review of The Dead

The Dead (2010)
7/10
If you're looking for constant action and CGI, this movie isn't for you
12 April 2021
Quite possibly the slowest moving zombies I have ever seen, but they're everywhere and anxiety provoking. Storyline was repetitive at times and it definitely had some holes, but overall it wasn't terrible. The directors went for an old school zombie movie vibe and were successful.

Interesting setting (Africa). Flat acting at times and minimal dialogue. Great camera work and shots considering the budget. Effects were decent and made me jump or cringe a few times without a lot of CGI.

The protagonists struggles (climate, water, ammo, food, sleep etc.,) are fairly well done. There was a couple eye rolling moments but over a decent zombie flick in an interesting setting. Zombies themselves could have been better but everyone says that about damn near every zombie movie.

Mixed feelings about the ending. Left me wanting to know more but I guess that was the point.

If you're in to zombie movies and don't require a high level of JPM (jolts per minute), then definitely give this one a go.
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