Shadows of the Dead

I learned a long time ago, that you can't trust any cover of a movie. You can get a positive review anywhere. With that being said, I go into any movie with a open mind. I never trust the box art. If I rented this movie based on the artwork, I would be disappointed. But again, I don't go into any movie with any expectations one way or another. This was a character driven film, about what it's like to be a zombie. People just don't understand this film, cause all they want is sex, blood, and guts in their horror movies. I'm tired of that manufactured dumbed down crap for mass human consumption by teenage boys. If you want to see naked titters, go rent a porn. If you want a horror movie with some deep characters, then check the film out.

I saw this movie and have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. It is not the typical boring slasher horror film you get used to seeing and that was a nice change for me. The director did a wonderful job with the look of the film and the dialogue was very tender and profound. If you ever wondered what it would be like to become a zombie then this is the film to watch. It actually gives the zombies a human side; a face behind the gore. Don't go into it expecting blood and guts because this movie is not at all like that.

However, if you appreciate the art of film and are open to the idea of viewing horror from a different angle you will enjoy this film. Don't get me wrong, a good slasher movie is great but this movie takes a look at the other side.

Shadows of the Dead is a rather longwinded lesson in appreciating your life, because it can be taken away so quickly. I do appreciate the moral, just not the execution.

A valuable lesson, but the movie lacked enough to make it interesting. The movie is very slow, and every scene seems to be leading to a inevitable conclusion, one we know from very near the beginning, so perhaps the film could have had a little more meat on the bone, while still getting across a solid message.

Overall I give the movie a 4 because although the atmosphere and intention was good, it wasn't a joy to watch in any respect.

a pleasant surprise, and a stylish take on the tired zombie formula. highly recommended for fans of the horror genre that want a different take on the whole zombie mythology. I enjoyed the questions it raised. People are way to hard of this film, it seems most people just want the same story told over and over again, with people baricaded in some structure as zombies swarm around them. I personally would appreciate more different approaches to zombies like this film. My main complaint is the horrid American packaging. Why would you take a movie that presents it's story in a unique way, and then just slap on the most generic cover you can find on it. Why not play up to the strengths of the film, instead of dumbing it down. Sigh, I still recommend this film.

This was a plish poor effort, a feeble script from the outset. An INSULT to the viewer. Work on the script before you commit these crimes to film. It sucked harder than George Michael in a public convenience. If I came across a dead body in the woods, I sure as Sherlock wouldn't react the way these two dopes did - as if they had just been told MacDonald's was out of ketchup. Kind of put out, but not really too fussed a whole deal. The woman was HORRIBLE. She looked wrong, she couldn't act, her character was foul, selfish, unhelpful. She actually looked more attractive with the ghoul make-up on at the end. And God, the ending. Wha the fuh? Was it, or was it not, the zombie's point of view. Or had the cameraman fallen down dead of boredom. Get the hell out of here!