Die Alone

"Die Alone" (2024) - A Solid 7/10 & Proof That Carrie-Anne Moss Still Kicks Ass

Alright, let's get one thing straight-Carrie-Anne Moss is a badass, and if you somehow forgot that since The Matrix days, Die Alone is here to remind you. Sure, we've seen our fair share of post-apocalyptic survival flicks, but this one? It's got style, a killer lead performance, and an ending that-while not shocking-lands in a way that makes the whole journey worth it.

The Setup: It's the end of the world (again), and this time, humanity is dealing with a weird plant-based virus turning people into creepy, resilient hybrid monsters. Our protagonist, Ethan (Douglas Smith), wakes up in the middle of this mess with no memory, just vibes and desperation to find his missing girlfriend. Enter Mae (Moss), a hardened survivalist who doesn't have time for nonsense but reluctantly takes Ethan under her wing. Also, Frank Grillo pops up, because of course he does-it's not a proper dystopian thriller without him.

The Execution: Look, the bones of this story aren't exactly groundbreaking. If you've seen The Last of Us, The Road, or basically any "ragtag survivors navigating a ruined world" movie, you know the drill. But here's the thing-it's good. The practical effects are gnarly, the atmosphere is immersive, and the pacing actually keeps you locked in. And then there's Carrie-Anne Moss, proving that even after two decades, she still has that Trinity energy. Her Mae is tough, layered, and absolutely commands the screen.

Why You Gotta Watch Till the End: No, the twist isn't some mind-blowing, reality-shattering moment-but the way it's executed? That's where Die Alone shines. It's one of those endings that just works, bringing everything full circle in a way that makes you appreciate the ride.

Final Verdict: It's a 7/10, but the kind of 7/10 that's absolutely worth your time. Familiar? Sure. But well-executed, well-acted, and featuring a lead who reminds us why she's an icon? Hell yes. If you ever loved The Matrix, do yourself a favor and check this one out.

An honest review: I enjoyed this movie, apocalyptic movies like these are my favorite. Carrie -Anne Moss and Frank Grillo star in this zombie thriller. The world has succumbed to mysterious creatures during a virus outbreak. The movie takes a different turn in originality. Carrie Anne Moss was good in the movie, I loved her one liner quips, and Frank Grillo looked great when he showed up on screen. The finale of the movie had me interested as I didn't want to look away. The special effects was ok but the plot kept me interested. Such a sad and tragic story, kudos to all involved. I'd recommend this movie, not bad.

It's a zombie apocalypse movie. The story is quite good. The story is what makes the movie quite decent, there's a mystery element to it. It's a serious movie, there's no comedic elements, just horror and drama. The runtime is less than 90 minutes so the pacing is good.

Carrie Ann Moss is one of the main characters, Frank Grillo has a minor part he has about 15 minutes toward the end. The acting is good from everybody.

The zombie effects and gore is decent but there's not too much of it. Still I would say it's not suitable for younger audiences. In fact the entire movie is most definitely adults only.

Worth a watch for fans of the genre.

So, I'll confess, I don't get the low score of the movie has on here. The story was original, even if it started slowish, it was well written, the characters didn't do stupid things that annoy the hell out of me in this genre, also the actors played really well.

Yes, I had a hunch around the mid about the punch line, but in the end, it was way more than I imagined it will be.

The filming was nice too, cinematic, places well picked, no shaky camera bs, well selected landscapes.

If I had to pick some negatives, it could be Frank Grillo's short role in the movie and that I expected a bit more zombie menace.

Good take on the overplayed genre. Glad to see that people are still trying to give the zombie horror genre a new twist, instead of the regular shoot'em up trope. Though, I love those as well but let's face it, anyone who knows anything about guns knows how horrible the gun play is in zombie films in general.

This movie is a little hard to get through, but it was worth it. It really doesn't take long to figure out what is actually happening for the big reveal, but still as an audience member I still don't know how the ending is actually going to play out.

Only issue I have with this film is that women are not capable of loving someone past their usefulness for a long time, it's not in their DNA, unless it's their child. I think the film would have made a much more powerful impact if the sexual roles were reversed.