Zombie Undead is a low-budget British horror movie from 2010 that promises to take on the popular topic of zombie apocalypses. The film starts out in a small town in England where a mysterious virus has turned most of the town's population into the undead. A group of survivors consisting of various characters bands together to try and survive the zombie threat together.
The primary protagonist is a woman named Sarah, played by Ruth King, who is searching for her daughter, Alice, amidst all the chaos. The other survivors include Ben, a former soldier played by Kris Tearse, and Matt, a local police officer played by Barry Thomas. Other characters include an elderly couple, a criminal, and a few other minor players.
The plot of the movie centers around the group's attempts to stay alive and find a way out of the town. They must make their way through the streets, making careful decisions about when to fight off or run from zombies while they try to find food and supplies for their journey. These scenes are intense and filled with suspense, as the characters scrabble to stay alive in a world where the walking dead are everywhere.
The zombies in this movie are slow-moving and are very much what viewers would recognize from other zombie movies. They appear to be modeled on the classic Romero zombie, with lots of bloody makeup and slow shuffling movements. Given the limited budget of the movie, the makeup effects are passable but not necessarily impressive. There are some gory scenes, but the violence is not the primary focus of the movie.
One thing that stands out about Zombie Undead is its sense of humor. The movie does not take itself too seriously, with some moments that feel almost like self-parody. For example, early on in the movie, the group of survivors takes refuge in a pub called The Winchester, an obvious nod to the movie Shaun of the Dead. Later in the film, there is a scene where one of the characters fends off zombies with a cricket bat, again recalling Shaun of the Dead's famous scene.
The movie's sense of humor is not for everyone, but it does give the film a sense of lightheartedness amidst all the horror. This is not to say that the movie isn't scary, as it certainly has its moments of intense suspense and gore. Still, viewers should not expect the movie to be a serious exploration of the zombie apocalypse trope.
Overall, Zombie Undead is a passable movie for those who are fans of the zombie genre. Its low budget and sense of humor make it an enjoyable watch for horror movie aficionados. However, those looking for a more serious exploration of the zombie apocalypse or a movie with high production values may be disappointed. Nevertheless, if viewers are looking for a quick and easy horror fix, Zombie Undead is a solid option.
Zombie Undead is a 2010 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes.
It has received poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 2.4.