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Zombies Anonymous (2006)

Director: Mark Fratto

Writer: Mark Fratto

Synopsis: Angela is shot point blank by her boyfriend Josh and lives. In a world where the living and the dead co-exist, people continuously find ways to cope and look for answers. Zombie Anonymous meetings, look alive face creams, all meat diners help the mortally challenged find their way in this bizarre society. Zombies Anonymous takes you on an unforgettable ride where life meets death, or does it?

Interesting...

1) ACTING: The acting here is very well done. Aside from the actors portraying The Commandant and Solstice, everyone was excellent. The two mentioned really made it difficult for me to stay in the scene, as they really caught my focus of attention when onscreen. I don't know if they needed more rehearsals or what, but the last thing a director wants is something that distracts the viewer.

2) PRODUCTION: Again, a job well done. I had no lighting or continuity issues, and the only real sound issue was that the occasional background music was overpowering and louder than the actors. Everything is kept very tight. The blood and gore was plentiful and well handled. The character development is nicely done. The "big finale," to me, was kind of a let down, as I thought it didn't really fit into the tone of the movie.

3) ZOMBIES: Here is the big difference. The zombies in this movie are the risen dead, but continue to go on about their daily lives. Whatever caused then to die, (murder, illness, etc.) they then have a "re-birth." But only the recent dead return. Those already dead and buried stay that way. Reminiscent of the movie 'Fido,' but with the zombies having complete control of their mental capacities.

4) THE CAUSE: Unknown.

5) NUDITY: None.

FINAL: Overall, I found this to be a very interesting, thought provoking movie. Sadly, it deals with a serious subject that we are all too familiar with; our own intolerance of others. Whether it be gender, race, sexual preference, or now, undead, this movie's message hits the nail right on the head. I think Romero would be proud of this "message movie."

RATING: 4 out of 5