I could have rated this a full 10-20 points higher if not for a nagging feeling that it just didn't live up to it's potential. I'm not sure what the problem with it was but at times it felt like was following too exact a line of zombie movies, maybe lessening it's overall effect.
That said it's a very fun and funny zombie romp with a teenage twist. You see the zombies are menacing the town on prom night, leaving only the dweebs and broken hearted to try and save the rest of the school from an all out flesh eating attack.
It's shot wonderfully, the cast is excellent, the gore, effects and kills are all top notch and the comedy is outstanding.
It irritates to no end to think that tripe like Epic Movie and it's ilk get big budget full releases while a real outstanding comedy like this is cast off to the DVD bin. Such a fucking shame.
Has a nice 80's feel to it, although not overly so. I dare say that if John Hughes ever made a zombie movie, it would look a lot like this.
No nudity or serious sexual overtones but that's OK, it would be out of place in a film like this so it's good the director/writer didn't go lowbrow and kept an accurate tone to the film.
The use of music is also spot on, as Pat Benetars 'Shadows Of The Night' is used to glorious effect.
A super enjoyable, fun romp that is the perfect chill out, gross out comedy for adults and kids alike.
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