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Jim Milton
Three scouts and lifelong friends join forces with one badass cocktail waitress to become the world’s most unlikely team of heroes. When their peaceful town is ravaged by a zombie invasion, they’ll fight for the badge of a lifetime and put their scouting skills to the test to save mankind from the undead.
1080p, DTS-MA 5.1, 2.40:1 Aspect Ratio
Rated R, 1 hour 32 minutes
Starring: Halston Sage, Tye Sheridan, Logan Miller
Directed by: Christopher Landon
Rating
Violence: Yes
Sex: Yes
Language: Yes
Yes, a silly teen comedy with zombies. However, it is a smartly done teen comedy with zombies. It manages to poke fun at nerds, scouts, rich guys and strippers all the while having a hilarious time with the walking deceased. The acting is really well done and though some of the humor is sexual…especially with dead people, it manages to entertain and amuse on a sophomoric level. The story begins with an incident at a lab which unleashes a zombie plague onto a small town. Fortunately, the three scouts come to the rescue with the help of a former stripper and set things right after a series of hilarious events. Check out some of the merit badges on their uniforms. They are funny, too. Patrick Schwarzenegger (son of Arnold) also is in this movie and if you are curious as to whether he can act, the answer is yes (and without the assistance of muscles, too). If you like zombie flicks and more than a dash of grotesque humor, this movie might be your cup of tea. Scouts honor!
The film looks excellent with plenty of detail and color. The night scenes, which are abundant, are well lit with good shadow detail. For an inexpensive production, the special effects (most are practical effects) look surprisingly good. I’ve seen better dead on AMC, but these zombies are still pretty good. Sound is a bit front heavy, but the surrounds and sub are put to good use throughout.
Also included is a DVD with these extras: Scouts Guide to Filmmaking, The Zombie Makeup FX Handbook, Undead Movement Guidelines: Zombie Choreography, Uniforms and You: Costume Design and of course Deleted Scenes.