There are some very good reviews here, so I'll keep it short.
This is one of the most unique horror films I've seen in a very long time. Come to think about it, I can't recall a single film with the same plot. Many that deal with viruses, loads that deal with zombies, a handful about STD's, but not a single one that combines them all. The utter zaniness on display is, well, crazy, and while the intent is to garner laughs, the scenes are not done in a comical way. Every piece of filth seen is done in a way that exudes 100% seriousness...and that's one of the charms of this film.
Aside from the plot, the most impressive aspect of this film is just how wrong it is. Did you see that horror movie called "Teeth?" Well, if you did see it, it has NOTHING on this. The ample magnitude of said wrongness is far and away more so than nearly anything I've seen recently. There are a couple really twisted films out there (eg Headless, August, etc) but they're done in a pure horror vein, whereas this is done from an ironic point. Combine these pieces together and it's one heck of a romp.
A few comments on characteristics:
Notes on content:
If the above peaks your interest in the film then you will likely enjoy it. If you're on the fence about it, or less, then my guess is it's not for you.
This is one of the most unique horror films I've seen in a very long time. Come to think about it, I can't recall a single film with the same plot. Many that deal with viruses, loads that deal with zombies, a handful about STD's, but not a single one that combines them all. The utter zaniness on display is, well, crazy, and while the intent is to garner laughs, the scenes are not done in a comical way. Every piece of filth seen is done in a way that exudes 100% seriousness...and that's one of the charms of this film.
Aside from the plot, the most impressive aspect of this film is just how wrong it is. Did you see that horror movie called "Teeth?" Well, if you did see it, it has NOTHING on this. The ample magnitude of said wrongness is far and away more so than nearly anything I've seen recently. There are a couple really twisted films out there (eg Headless, August, etc) but they're done in a pure horror vein, whereas this is done from an ironic point. Combine these pieces together and it's one heck of a romp.
A few comments on characteristics:
- everything in this film is as it's supposed to be. A few reviews comment on crappy acting, or lame directing, but for my money, the director and actors did exactly as the movie demanded in order to balance the ironic horror being presented.
- cinematography would probably fall in the same category, although the scenery is of the most basic sort without much call for anything other than filming what is going on. That said, it does the trick.
Notes on content:
- I don't recall whether this is rated R or Unrated, but it certainly should be the latter. The content is 100% adult and not meant for kids in any way, shape, or form. I don't think zombie movies are problematic for some kids to watch, but the sheer amount of sexual content and nudity in this film, not to mention the general plot, is for adults only.
- a decent amount of profanity. One might even say gratuitous in nature. This includes everything Carlin said can't be said as well as several more.
- I don't know that anything in this film could be considered "intense" or scary. So much of it is tongue in cheek or ironic in nature that it's hard to take some of the "surprises" in such a serious way that they could be considered intense.
- this film is really bloody, has a pretty hefty amount of gore, and some straight up twisted grossness. Nothing that would necessarily make you vomit, but there were a couple of instances when I thought "omg...that's so wrong, and totally disgusting...I love it." While the fx aren't perfect, they're more than adequate; most are practical but there are a few examples of cgi. All in all, this is not a film for casual horror fans or for fans who can't deal with blood. In fact, this film is really only for those of us who are twisted enough to love exploitative sex, gore, and violence.
If the above peaks your interest in the film then you will likely enjoy it. If you're on the fence about it, or less, then my guess is it's not for you.