Is This New Shudder Original The Most Brutal Zombie Flick Ever?
The zombie genre has been a staple in horror for over 50 years. Though lore revolving around the dead coming back to life has existed in many cultures for hundreds of years, George A. Romero is often credited with bringing those stories to the world of modern cinema with his 1968 film Night of the Living Dead. Since that film was made, there have been many iterations of zombies in TV and movies, with each story putting its own spin on what these creatures represent and how they act.
Originally, zombies were relatively slow-moving, but were very deadly. They moved in packs and fed on human flesh. Their disease spread like a virus. Those who were bitten, or sometimes even just scratched, slowly went through a transformation into the undead. Now, there have been many versions of zombies. It's a popular debate among fans whether they prefer fast or slow zombies. In some versions, all dead are subject to reanimation. In others, a bite is all that's needed. Zombies also have been used to many sociopolitical metaphors. Romero's film seems filled with allegories for racism, mob mentality, and police brutality. Another of his zombie works, Dawn of the Dead, takes place inside a shopping mall and has been credited as commentary on late-stage capitalism and overconsumption.
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As different world issues come into the mainstream, the zombie trend often emerges with new meanings and ideas. Because it's so popular, the genre is largely oversaturated and zombie movies don't make the same waves they used to. It takes something special to break the mold, stand out from the crowd, and get the attention of fans around the world.
Enter Canadian director and writer Rob Jabbaz in his feature film debut, a
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