Ziam

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.

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.

If you've seen a few zombie movies, you've basically seen this one too. The storyline unfolds exactly as you'd expect, no twists, no surprises, just a rinse-and-repeat of every cliché in the genre. The characters lacked depth and emotional weight, making it hard to connect or care about their fate. Cinematography was passable, but it couldn't save the film from feeling flat.

The zombies? Same old groans, and definitely not scary. The action scenes fell flat, fragile and uninspired, with no real impact or intensity.

Overall, it felt like a missed opportunity to bring something fresh or intense to the table.

Ziam tries to present itself as a horror experience but falls short in delivering true scares. The cinematography feels bland, lacking creativity in framing and lighting, making even the few tense moments look flat. The horror elements are minimal, with most scenes failing to build genuine suspense or fear, leaning instead on loud sounds and predictable jumps.

The VFX are poor, pulling you out of the film rather than immersing you in its world, and the storyline feels cliché, with the same haunted house tropes and a predictable "twist" you see coming from miles away. While there are a few moments that attempt to add atmosphere, they aren't enough to elevate Ziam beyond average.

Overall, Ziam is a watchable but forgettable horror film that lacks the craft needed to stand out, best suited for a casual watch if you have nothing else to do.

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.