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One thing that bothered me about this movie was putting Frank Grillo on the poster, like he is a major character. He is not. He has what is basically a cameo at the very end. The only two characters other than other very secondary ones are Carrie-Anne Moss' and Douglas Smith's.

The story happens in a post-apocalyptic world in which some plant based virus infects people and make them attack and eat each other while slowly turning them into plants. Couchpotatosis, basically. The main character has amnesia and tries to find the girlfriend he lost after a car accident, while this old lady Mae helps him find her. And various things happen until he finds her. That's it.

However, the acting is really good, the sound, the sets, the atmosphere. I switched from "why does Carrie-Anne Moss play in all these stupid movies lately?" to "I got why she chose to play in this one". Douglas Smith did well, too, although I would say I can imagine the guy being like that in real life, so maybe he played himself :) A bit mean to say that.

Basically, an arthouse zombie flick, of which there are a lot for some reason, low budget, but well done.

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.

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.

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.