Undead
Director: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
Actors: Felicity Mason, Mungo McKay, Rob Jenkins
PlotIn a small Australian fishing village, life is disrupted when a meteor shower unexpectedly crashes into the community, spreading a mysterious infection. This infection causes the dead to rise as ravenous zombies, throwing the town into chaos. Local beauty queen Renée finds herself in the thick of the pandemonium as she plans to leave town after recently being crowned Miss Catch of the Day. Her departure is abruptly halted by the outbreak, forcing her to take refuge. Renée, alongside local residents, including rugged fisherman and weapons enthusiast Marion, attempts to survive the onslaught. Marion, already renowned for his eccentric claims of alien encounters in the area, seems to have anticipated this otherworldly threat and is well-prepared with his fortified farmhouse and an arsenal of weapons.
As the group struggles to stay alive, they fight their way through hordes of zombies while seeking answers regarding the strange occurrences that led to this catastrophe. In their journey for survival, they encounter peculiar phenomena, such as mysterious cloaked figures and unexplained floating lights in the sky, suggesting that something beyond a mere infection might be at play. Each member of the group must face their own fears and prejudices, banding together to navigate the eerie landscape and uncover the truth behind their dire circumstances. As they grapple with what could be humanity's downfall, tensions rise within the group, testing their unity amidst a backdrop of terror and desperation.
Writers: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
Release Date: 04 Sep 2003
Runtime: 97 min
Rating: R
Country: Australia
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Undead presents a mixed tonal experience, yet impresses with creativity, backed by quality A/V on the 96-min Blu-ray—a must-see for Ozploitation fans.
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