In this interpretation of the 1985 classic, medical student Zoe struggles to survive against Max, an evil zombie hybrid. Retaining some of his pre-zombie mind, Max is fixated on either having or destroying Zoe.
Johnathon Schaech (Max), Sophie Skelton (Zoe), Jeff Gum (Salazar), Vanco (Baca), Lillian Blankenship (Lily), Mark Smith (Alphonse), Nathan Cooper (Savin), Bashar Rahal (Daniels), Shari Watson (Elyse).
Day of the Dead: Bloodline begins by reminding us what the zombie virus outbreak was like before moving on to show us where we are today and that zombies are being studied. Once Zoe and Max are put together, things get more interesting as Max shows us he is a weird stalker. Add the zombie virus and Max turns into a zombie who retains his obsession with Zoe and we end up with a disturbing zombie stalker.
Acting was a bit of a mess here. Schaech was perfectly disturbing in his role, both pre and post-zombie, and seemed to work well with Skelton, who did fairly well. From there the cast was a mix of inexperience, lack of emotion, and dry delivery.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are decent with good technical work. Costuming and zombie effects were enjoyable throughout. CGI was okay with only a few shots, such as blood spatter, feeling cartoonish or out of place. Dialogue was dry and lacking energy. Sound and soundtrack could have added more.
Overall Day of the Dead: Bloodline is confusing. The plot is interesting, including the evolution of the zombies with intelligence, but the film lacks energy. Realism is lost as well as Zoe simply eludes Max rather than eliminating him as a threat. The result is a tepid film that will be hit or miss with audiences.
With some sexuality, violence, disturbing zombie images, gore, and some foul language, save this one for the oldest teens and above.
Released: 2018
Reviewed: 5.21.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Horror, Zombies, Independent Films
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Johnathon Schaech (Max), Sophie Skelton (Zoe), Jeff Gum (Salazar), Vanco (Baca), Lillian Blankenship (Lily), Mark Smith (Alphonse), Nathan Cooper (Savin), Bashar Rahal (Daniels), Shari Watson (Elyse).
Day of the Dead: Bloodline begins by reminding us what the zombie virus outbreak was like before moving on to show us where we are today and that zombies are being studied. Once Zoe and Max are put together, things get more interesting as Max shows us he is a weird stalker. Add the zombie virus and Max turns into a zombie who retains his obsession with Zoe and we end up with a disturbing zombie stalker.
Acting was a bit of a mess here. Schaech was perfectly disturbing in his role, both pre and post-zombie, and seemed to work well with Skelton, who did fairly well. From there the cast was a mix of inexperience, lack of emotion, and dry delivery.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are decent with good technical work. Costuming and zombie effects were enjoyable throughout. CGI was okay with only a few shots, such as blood spatter, feeling cartoonish or out of place. Dialogue was dry and lacking energy. Sound and soundtrack could have added more.
Overall Day of the Dead: Bloodline is confusing. The plot is interesting, including the evolution of the zombies with intelligence, but the film lacks energy. Realism is lost as well as Zoe simply eludes Max rather than eliminating him as a threat. The result is a tepid film that will be hit or miss with audiences.
With some sexuality, violence, disturbing zombie images, gore, and some foul language, save this one for the oldest teens and above.
Released: 2018
Reviewed: 5.21.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Horror, Zombies, Independent Films
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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