Schoolgirl Apocalypse

Name: Sêrâ-fuku mokushiroku
Genre: Horror
Released: 2011-07-15
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Rino Higa, Max Mackenzie, Asami Mizukawa

Original title: Sêrâ-fuku mokushiroku

IMDb RATING

5.4/10

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Sakura is your typical Japanese school girl that lives in a small town in the mountains. One day at school, during archery practice, her teacher and classmate start acting strange. Soon, all... Read allSakura is your typical Japanese school girl that lives in a small town in the mountains. One day at school, during archery practice, her teacher and classmate start acting strange. Soon, all the men in the town turn aggressive and start attacking the women. Sakura goes on the run... Read allSakura is your typical Japanese school girl that lives in a small town in the mountains. One day at school, during archery practice, her teacher and classmate start acting strange. Soon, all the men in the town turn aggressive and start attacking the women. Sakura goes on the run to find the source of the problem. Along the way she meets a mother and her son, who's be... Read all

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IMDb RATING

5.4/10

159

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10Felicity_Tillack

Super spooky and original

This film grabs you and pulls you into the action very quickly but let's the story play out with satisfying tension that builds over the hour and a half. I was suprised at a lot of the elements, like animation and touches of sci-fi, that I don't usually associate with zombie horror. That being said, this is a film that will reward any horror fan and it's a huge accomplishment for the indie team. The acting, casting, locations and effects are top-notch! Great work to all involved!

10akrimberg

Zombie!

I wasn't sure what to expect from a movie called Schoolgirl Apocalypse, but I was pleasantly surprised by the story. It has twists and turns that kept my attention until the very end. The makeup of the zombies is effective, the animation scenes are smooth and interesting, and the movie has an unexpected ending.

My only complaint is that I wish there was more blood and violence because those are what I look for in a zombie flick. I want to see how bloody it can be and the creative ways to kill of characters. However, that's just personal preference. Besides that I had a really good time with this movie.

If you like zombie films this has a unique take on the genre.

10jbti-01412

Great Japanese Independent Film

The fact that only men can become zombies does seem to add to a certain subtext which I can appreciate. This combined with the heroine being a high school girl portrayed as human , a typically over sexualized image, made me appreciate the story more. Also the Lovecraftian overtones were nice.

Like most zombie movies, there is a certain microcosm created among non zombified characters, but in this case there are really only 3 or 4 depending on how you count. And like other zombie movies, the biggest threat often comes from among the survivors.

If you like weird independent foreign films, this is a good gem to pick up.

10rockenkay

I gave it a 10

Simple effects, budget, writing, acting, and it all works..

The characters are confusing which adds to the appeal.. There are a couple of intense scenes that are well worked out and set the mood and plot.. You are never quite sure which way anyone is going to go so it adds suspense..

Honestly, it reminded me of low budget 50s films but where 50s films worked because they were schlocky, this one uses the schlocky as part of everyone's hallucinations and makes it interesting..

It's not your everyday zombie movie, our heroine is a teen but I don't think it's just for teens.. It's that odd movie that few will see but those that do will smile while remembering it.. (it is subtitled in English but there aren't that many words so not a lot of reading)

10jonathanfiamor

Atypical

A genre of it's own. poetic pace, good acting. and very unexpected until the end. Great scenes taking place in Aomori, impressive cinematography and composition. the story combines, sci-fi, horror, adventure ect... It would not be fair to place it in the box because it is very unique in itself. also it depicts Kyudo somewhat faithfully and makes it even more fun ! Highly recommended for any movie fans looking for something refreshing to watch