by Frank Godbey Jr:
Synopsis:
On the run from marauding cannibals in a post apocalyptic world, five armed-to-the-teeth badass survivors seek shelter in a secluded farmhouse. But with one of them incapacitated and their ammo running low, can they hold out for even a single day?
Review:
There are many post apocalyptic movies out there with all kinds of different scenarios as to why the world will end as we know it, as well as different “creatures” for the remaining humans to battle with. Obviously, the TV show The Walking Dead deals with zombies and this subject has been dealt with since the 60’s. The Day does not deal with zombies, but rather humans that have a taste for human blood, flesh, and meat. Throughout the movie you are given a little more information as to who the five individuals are, their relationships, and clues as to how they got to this point. We learn that things have been this “crazy” for ten years. One comment leads us to believe that there are few if any animals left because one of the female leads says she has not heard a bird in over two years. The film does a great job of showing the desperation of the five main characters and their search for a safe place where they can settle and try to rebuild their lives. They come upon a big farm house out in the middle of nowhere and decide to rummage through it for anything of value. Also, one of them is sick and needs to rest. This is where things go terribly wrong for the group. It appears that the house is a trap that a group of cannibals has set up to capture other humans. The movie is violent and graphic in many ways. I found it to be quite good with the tension, storyline, and acting. The only problem I had… and this is common in this genre, we do not know what caused this madness. However it does not take away that this is a well made movie that is very entertaining. 3.5 stars!
[2011 R 90 minutes]
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DarkMedia contributing writer Frank Godbey loves the feeling of being scared to death and has the utmost respect for the old actors of the past who made an impact on the genre: Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr., Bela Lugosi, and Vincent Price, to name a few. He also enjoys writing… whether it’s a post about a great horror movie or one of the many actors, directors, or horror genre authors. He has been writing a weekly post for The Horror Show Radio Blog for several months, and had his own horror blog for many years. He looks forward to bringing you a true love of the horror genre in each and every post! Check out his novel “Jonathan Hale: The First American Vampire“.
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