Ziam

What if we crossed soylent green, train to Busan, and Ong Bak...but made it trash?

That's Ziam. A forgettable zombie punch up with no bite. When a martial arts enforcer goes to save his girlfriend (ex?..it's really not well established) from a zombie infested hospital, you will fall asleep from the lame action.

Zero character development, terrible writing. Same pace through the whole movie and plot armor so bad that watching a guy casually kick zombies gets dull fast. There is gore. But it's just wet. Nothing impressive. CGI blood and fire make it look even worse. Not to mention the awful 3rd act mutations.

Bloody diarrhea from bad take out would be more entertaining and have a better story.

Ziam delivers what fans of action-horror crave: intense atmosphere, relentless pacing, and a gritty, claustrophobic setup that makes you feel trapped alongside the characters. The initial outbreak, the hospital setting, and the Muay Thai-infused zombie fights are genuinely exciting - you can tell the filmmakers put a lot of care into the production design and stunt choreography.

Where the movie stumbles a bit is in the storytelling. While the emotional thread of a man trying to protect the ones he loves adds weight, the plot feels very familiar - like a mashup of Train to Busan, The Raid, and 28 Days Later, but without adding much new to the genre. Many scenes feel like replays of moments we've seen before, just dressed in new (and bloodier) clothes.

That said, if you're in the mood for a fast-paced zombie flick with a Southeast Asian twist and brutal hand-to-hand action, Ziam is absolutely worth a watch. Just don't expect groundbreaking narrative choices - this one's more about style, mood, and mayhem than deep storytelling.

I recently watched on Netflix and, to be honest, I was hoping for at least a slight twist or some fresh take on the zombie genre. Unfortunately, the film didn't deliver on that front.

The story revolves around a male lead with martial arts skills, and the plot mostly follows his encounters and fights with the infected. While this setup could have been exciting, the movie felt flat. There was very little character development, no emotional depth, and surprisingly - no romance or relationship arcs to give the characters more dimension. It left me wondering what the character was really fighting for.

One of the biggest letdowns for me was the lack of world-building. There was no clear explanation of how the outbreak started, what caused it, or what the broader stakes were. The movie is quite short, and it ends abruptly without much resolution or hint of what lies ahead. It felt more like a prolonged action sequence than a fully developed story.

If you're looking for meaningful plot, emotional weight, or even inventive action scenes - this one might not meet your expectations. The fights were passable but not particularly unique or memorable.

Honestly, I didn't like this one much. The story felt chaotic and disconnected, like the filmmakers didn't have a clear vision. Scenes jumped around without much logic, and characters didn't feel developed or meaningful. There were moments where I thought it might get better, but it never really did. The pacing was inconsistent, and the overall structure lacked coherence. It felt like a mix of ideas thrown together without direction. While there was some effort in visuals and certain scenes had potential, the film just didn't land for me. It left me confused and frustrated more than entertained, which made it hard to stay engaged. Overall, a disappointing watch that missed the mark.

The film suffers from poor storytelling and implausible plot developments that make it difficult to take seriously or emotionally invest in. Events unfold with little logic or coherence, and key plot points feel forced or unearned. Character development is sorely lacking-viewers are given minimal insight into the protagonists, making it hard to care about their fate. Instead, the focus is placed almost entirely on the zombies, sidelining human drama. The excessive use of CGI overwhelms rather than enhances, leading to a visually artificial experience. The film also feels rushed from beginning to end, as if key scenes and transitions were either cut or never written in the first place. Pacing issues prevent any real tension from building. Despite these flaws, the film does shine in its action choreography-fight scenes are well-staged and visually exciting. If not for the quality of these sequences, this would be a 1-star film. Ultimately, it's a shallow and forgettable viewing experience.