It's quite remarkable that this film was released just six years ago, as it bears a striking resemblance to the style of George A. Romero's horror films from the 1980s. The cinematography, production design, characters, and dialogue all echo Romero's iconic works and lack originality. The film features all the familiar tropes: a group of survivors escaping an infection, internal conflicts, a stubborn individual insisting on his own way, characters compromising the group's safety for personal interests, and the inevitable encounters with the infected during supply runs. These sub-themes have been seen before, suggesting that the film offers no new concepts.
The director's lack of ambition to rival films such as World War Z and 28 Days Later is commendable. These projects were in a different league, both in class and budget. Aware of his own talent and financial constraints, he likely maximized the potential of the resources available to him. Had the writing been more original and engaging, the movie might have elevated its entertainment value. The script remains lackluster, despite the plot progressing at a reasonable pace.
I didn't dislike this movie too much. It is what it is: a low-budget addition to the apocalyptic survival thriller genre. You can AVOID it.
