Night of the Living Deb

If one likes the performance of Deb (Maria Thayer) they will probably like the movie better. The movie starts out with a lot of one liners, which can be hits or misses. While at a bar, Deb is egged on by her best friend to make a pass at Ryan. She wakes up at his place, with no idea of what may have happened. Outside, there are zombies roaming around. Ryan only has a bicycle, being very environmentally conscious, but Deb has a big old Caddie. She agrees to take him to his family's house, as they traditionally have their big Fourth of July get-together. Turns out Ryan is a Waverly, who have the worst polluting companies in the State. It turns out the Ichabod virus was unleashed via their water company. There is political intrigue, and the Governor promised that 4 Waverly's would be rescued by chopper, but there is no room for Deb. I feel the movie is a lot of fun, but the last act seems disconnected from the rest of the movie, as far as decisions go, and that detracts from the rest of the movie. The zombies are played more for humor than as a threat. Especially the person who looks no different as a zombie, but that is because of all her Botox treatments.

It's a fun little movie. It doesnt take itself too seriously. The main actress is a delight. The story is refreshing and contrary to appearances, is not 'just another zombie movie'.

The movie has some good laughs and even the romantic element is palatable. The main guy actor, well, he's a little low key but handles the role.

A few surprises, a few scares, some original story telling and a fun ending.

This is a good date movie and it is a good compromise in that both women and men will get a kick out of it.

While I wouldn't call it flavor of the month, the last couple of years saw a bit of a rise. Not only of the dead themselves but a rise in zombie comedies with a romantic touch. Some worked better than others, some just try to be a bit funny. And that is what this movie is. It's not an instant classic or anything, but it does what the box says and it's entertaining enough to watch.

It starts off innocently enough, just to turn things up and speed things up a bit. The main actress is what either will draw you into it or appall you. I thought she was really funny and did a great job. Of course it's silly, it's meant to be that way. I mean the title along indicates that (how come no one thought of that before I wonder?) ... It's actually pretty easy to decide if you like this or not, but something I can't do for you of course

Better than I expected remake (of sorts) of 'Shaun of the Dead' starring Thayer playing an awkward but plucky camera operator trapped with her one night stand (Cassidy) after the State is overrun by a water-borne virus that turns victims into flesh eating zombies.

Ray Wise co-stars as Cassidy's connected father, partially responsible for the outbreak, and then Brister is a scene stealer as Thayer's indecorous best friend, in some ways reminiscent of Nick Frost's character in SotD. Sacca is also amusing as the sarcastic military contractor hired to prevent the virus from escaping Maine.

Despite being a loose translation of SotD for American audiences, Thayer is likeable, the pace is constant and although low budget, it's technically well-made with witty dialogue and plenty of visual gags to keep the audience amused. Low on the romcom factor, higher on the gore and better for it overall.

Deb is a smart, socially awkward girl who is drinking with her friend one night at the bar. The next morning she wakes up in a guy's place after a one night stand. While she is leaving a zombie outbreak is taking place all around. She takes her car, grabs the one night stand and begins her zombie survival adventure.

This was actually pretty good. It's a smart zomedy with good writing and several clichés avoided. Not really violent at all with maybe a bite or two and people get shot. Nobody is taking bats to their heads and the zombies aren't playing with intestines. Ray Wise does a good job as the evil company owner.

I was surprised with this one for sure. You can even watch this one with the significant other as there is a love story as well.