Running in the same vein as "Shaun of the Dead", "Choking Hazard" turns out to be a bloody good time not taking zombies seriously.
A professor takes a group out to a lodge in the woods, where they will be holding a seminar on the discussion of the meaning of life. The group is a lively bunch of conflicting personalities who house some interesting views on life. Before the real seminar can begin, however, the group is set upon by a pack of bloody-thirsty Woombies (woodsman zombies, get it). Chaos and existential pondering ensues.
More comedy than anything else, it is fortunate that the jokes are both cynical and effective (in particular I like the Jahova's witness porn star). Beyond those, the horror elements are properly schlocky; copious blood flow, creative zombie-death, the obligatory sex scene, and even a dance sequence featuring electrocuted woombies. There are also some nice directorial touches in the film, like using a camera to rewind the movie, that add some artsy flare.
The problems are small, but noticeable. The pacing is a little off, making some scenes seems short and others too long. While the acting is fitting, it isn't always great and for a film about the meaning of life it never makes a clear point.
Horror fanatics, zombie fans in particular, will scream with glee. Everyone else, well...why are you reading this review to begin with?
8/10
A professor takes a group out to a lodge in the woods, where they will be holding a seminar on the discussion of the meaning of life. The group is a lively bunch of conflicting personalities who house some interesting views on life. Before the real seminar can begin, however, the group is set upon by a pack of bloody-thirsty Woombies (woodsman zombies, get it). Chaos and existential pondering ensues.
More comedy than anything else, it is fortunate that the jokes are both cynical and effective (in particular I like the Jahova's witness porn star). Beyond those, the horror elements are properly schlocky; copious blood flow, creative zombie-death, the obligatory sex scene, and even a dance sequence featuring electrocuted woombies. There are also some nice directorial touches in the film, like using a camera to rewind the movie, that add some artsy flare.
The problems are small, but noticeable. The pacing is a little off, making some scenes seems short and others too long. While the acting is fitting, it isn't always great and for a film about the meaning of life it never makes a clear point.
Horror fanatics, zombie fans in particular, will scream with glee. Everyone else, well...why are you reading this review to begin with?
8/10