Movie Review: Emesis (2021)
In 1968, George A. Romero recreated the "Zombie genre" and since then many others have copied his template of the living dead. Some of these directors both American as well as European have diversified the mythos, "Frankensteining" their own zombies and dare I say, creating a more frightening genre in itself.
A few of these movies have now reached cult status, which include: Cemetary Man, Zombie, Dod Snow, Dead Alive, 28 Days Later, Shock Waves, Let Sleeping Corpses Lie, & PontyPool to name a few. Since the birth of the zombie, its become the easiest and the sadly the most over played of all horror films in the genre especially in the U. S. When it comes to Horror and originality, the european market is more accomplished and skillful when it comes to practical effects, jump scares, humour and most importantly storyline (sadly alot are subtitled which deters many Americans).
That being said, 'Pussy Cake' aka 'Emesis' a Argentine horror film directed by Pablo Parés is one of those films. Its not your typical zombie film. Its a hybrid of sorts which makes it a true original in every aspect of the word. Its a amalgamation of science fiction, horror, musical, with a hint of grrl power thrown in for good measure but it works and its truly a awesome viewing horror experience. I'm telling you this is gonna be the craziest review I have ever written but it'll be the most fun I've had writing one.
I will say this, fans of the "gross out" genre will have a field day, so bring a bucket if you get sick easily. But damn if it isn't a fun ride!!!
The film opens up with a young hacker typing away on the keyboard, he seems to be looking into parallel universes, dimensions looking for his scientist father. In doing so, he opens up a portal unleashing a army of the undead on the small town.
In another city, a underground all female rock band "Pussy Cake" is playing live hoping to rekindle their popularity. Heading off for one last gig for a possible headliner, things are off to a bad start, when they show up to find the town deserted...
But this is when things really kick off, one of the girls gets sicks with a virus, and the zombies finally come out of hiding. The kicker about the zombies is they don't bite their means of transferring is much more disturbing and gross but they do run and they love the beach...crazy right!?? Not only that, but there is also a Alien almost "Predator-like" hunter following the girls or is it following the zombies?
I'm telling you this is one movie you don't wanna miss, It has it all!!
I love this film!!!
The acting from the zombie actors, the heads (you'll see), and the girls themselves all do a great job and really keep you in the moment of every scene. The death sequences and the visuals and pure gross out and beautifully gory and practical.
This is a zombie films so you kinda know what you are walking into but this one has a bit of a cool sci-fi 'Night of the Creeps' vibe. But I promise, this underrated Argentinian horror film will not disappoint!!
For those interested in renting or purchasing (like I did) you can on Vudu.
A few of these movies have now reached cult status, which include: Cemetary Man, Zombie, Dod Snow, Dead Alive, 28 Days Later, Shock Waves, Let Sleeping Corpses Lie, & PontyPool to name a few. Since the birth of the zombie, its become the easiest and the sadly the most over played of all horror films in the genre especially in the U. S. When it comes to Horror and originality, the european market is more accomplished and skillful when it comes to practical effects, jump scares, humour and most importantly storyline (sadly alot are subtitled which deters many Americans).
That being said, 'Pussy Cake' aka 'Emesis' a Argentine horror film directed by Pablo Parés is one of those films. Its not your typical zombie film. Its a hybrid of sorts which makes it a true original in every aspect of the word. Its a amalgamation of science fiction, horror, musical, with a hint of grrl power thrown in for good measure but it works and its truly a awesome viewing horror experience. I'm telling you this is gonna be the craziest review I have ever written but it'll be the most fun I've had writing one.
I will say this, fans of the "gross out" genre will have a field day, so bring a bucket if you get sick easily. But damn if it isn't a fun ride!!!
The film opens up with a young hacker typing away on the keyboard, he seems to be looking into parallel universes, dimensions looking for his scientist father. In doing so, he opens up a portal unleashing a army of the undead on the small town.
In another city, a underground all female rock band "Pussy Cake" is playing live hoping to rekindle their popularity. Heading off for one last gig for a possible headliner, things are off to a bad start, when they show up to find the town deserted...
But this is when things really kick off, one of the girls gets sicks with a virus, and the zombies finally come out of hiding. The kicker about the zombies is they don't bite their means of transferring is much more disturbing and gross but they do run and they love the beach...crazy right!?? Not only that, but there is also a Alien almost "Predator-like" hunter following the girls or is it following the zombies?
I'm telling you this is one movie you don't wanna miss, It has it all!!
I love this film!!!
The acting from the zombie actors, the heads (you'll see), and the girls themselves all do a great job and really keep you in the moment of every scene. The death sequences and the visuals and pure gross out and beautifully gory and practical.
This is a zombie films so you kinda know what you are walking into but this one has a bit of a cool sci-fi 'Night of the Creeps' vibe. But I promise, this underrated Argentinian horror film will not disappoint!!
For those interested in renting or purchasing (like I did) you can on Vudu.
- JBNoctem
- Dec 25, 2022