Die Alone

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.

"Die Alone" is a surprising departure from the usual zombie fare, offering a more character-driven approach that's heavy on drama and light on the undead. While it might not satisfy those craving hordes of shambling creatures, it delivers a thought-provoking tale.

The film centers on Ethan, a lone survivor grappling with memory loss and a desperate search for his lost love. He is found by Mae, who brings a sense of mystery and intrigue to the story, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the Ethan's bleakness.

The unique twist in this film involves the plant-based virus that has transformed humans into plant-zombie hybrids. This departure from the traditional undead trope adds a layer of originality quite possibly inspired by the tree zombie in "The Walking Dead" TV series. But zombie gore hounds will not find that here, but instead find that it is a subplot to the story which is a drama.

While some viewers may find the slower pace and lack of action-packed zombie sequences disappointing, Die Alone offers a more intimate and character-driven experience. It's a film that rewards patient viewers with a well-crafted story and strong performances if you don't predict the outcome ahead of time.

What sets Die Alone apart is its focus on character development. The film takes its time to explore Ethan and Mae's backstories, revealing their vulnerabilities and motivations. This emotional depth adds a layer of humanity to the otherwise terrifying world they inhabit.

While the zombie elements are present, they serve as a backdrop to the central narrative. The film's true strength lies in its exploration of human resilience and the power of connection. It's a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant film that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Their dynamic is both tense and touching, providing a compelling contrast to the bleak surroundings.

This zombie movie has a somewhat different feel from most I've seen, and I believe I've seen them all. Unlike most that venture down the 'virus spread by blood or saliva' with shambling, or running full speed corpses, craving for brains, this one has a yarn almost completely of its own.

Though it does bare the causes as fungus, much like The Last of Us, the zombies behave very differently. I like that this leads to a different set of zombie behaviours than we normally experience and I liked how played out in the story as it's a refreshing change from the stale narrative we tend to be fed with this sort of flick.

Carrie-Anne Moss pretty much carries this one, Douglas Smith is ok but seems a little out of his depth in portraying the emotions and character the screenplay demands. There actually can't be more than a dozen cast members (save the zombies) so in that sense its a tiny production. Grillo once again proves that he's more than a action star and does well with his rather miniscule part.

I think this one needed to go harder with the story it was telling since it never really reaches the cresendo of action, intense suspense, or tension that you'r promised, and whilst the story is a good one, it becomes somewhat obvious fairly early on where the plot is going and what the outcome will be. This isn't ncessarily a bad thing since a twist isn't an imperative, but the payoff for the investment in time isn't esceptional and we really should have been given a little more with this one.

That said I did enjoy it. I was a good perspective on post apolcolyptical events and the standard human tendecy to agressive tribalism most movies of his genre employ.

I've given it a generous 7/10 as a hardcore zombie fan and as such do recommend it. Its probably not going to vie for any serious position with the greats that have come before it, but it's worth a watch.

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.