I think it's time I reviewed some of my fave horror movie monster flicks. What is my favourite monster? Why, the good ol' zombie of course!!! Ever since seeing Romero's "Dawn of the Dead" in my 'yoof' I've been a fan of the shuffling, maggot-ridden undead. There's just something unnerving about such a slow and ponderous predator that is truly gruesome to behold. I could go on a rant about the political aspects of the great 'unwashed/undead' masses having the numbers to overthrow society but that's for a later discussion. Comedy horror is so hard to pull off but the majority of zombie flicks are just that, even the best of them. What are the best undead features out there? Well, that's purely subjective.
I didn't want to start without mentioning that on a recent pokemon forum there's been a nice discussion about what to do in the unlikely event of a zombie outbreak. Needless to say, I took it far too seriously.Lol! I would recommend the 'Zombie Survival Handbook' by Max Brooks for such an occasion. As with the films, although it is humorous, about half way through you begin to consider stocking up on canned goods and reading all the survivalist hand books you can get your hands on.
Anyway, let's get on to a review
Bio-Zombie
I think this is a sorta Japanese homage to the classic 'Return of the Living Dead' in as much as that it doesn't take itself too seriously. The comedy works well and yet there's still time for some scary moments. The plot? What, you really need one?
The story revolves around a shopping arcade in Japan where 'Woody Invincible' and 'Crazy Bee' run a bootleg DVD stall. When picking up a car from the garage for their boss they inadvertently run over a man who has just fled from a disastrous bio-weapons arms deal with some Iraqis. Needless to say, the shopping mall soon becomes plagued with the undead and the various survivors must fight their way out. Sounds familiar?
Well, I don't want to give too much away but I, personally, did enjoy this movie. It's a low budget affair. The SFX are pretty poor and the direction keeps changing moods but, after a slow burning start, does come together for a great finale. There are certain daft elements like the zombie sushi chef who has a crush of 'Rolls', the cute heroine of the film. Also,if you're lucky, you'll see the badly subbed version which includes unintentional laughs such as when Woody bursting into a toilet stall only to meet Crazy Bee who was just 'Stooling'!
Okay, it's not a great Zombie film but it does throw a lot into the mix and it's enjoyable for it. Zombie fans should at least get some braaaains from the experience.
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