This is a road picture filmed on location with zombies. The zombies were played by the local villagers (filmed in Africa.) For the type of picture it was good except that the look of the film was too "clean". It needed some scratches and other grindhouse effects throughout the movie to make it a real horror movie.
The actors (during the question and answer session) said that they only did one or two takes maximum. They had to invent ways to splatter blood after a gunshot to the body because traditional ways cost money. Everything had to be done with relatively new actors and production crew. They were creative in doing some of effects because of limitations of little money and being on location in Africa.
I was disappointed that I did not get movie tickets to the advanced screening of Toast, but after tonight's experience I am glad I saw this film as opposed to Toast. I had low expectations going into it and afterwards my analysis of the film is better than expected. Especially after learning more about it during a sit down with the leads and director. It is not in the same league as Citizen Kane or The Godfather, but a fresh take on creativity. I still would give my whole experience and the film a 4 out of 5 Cyclones.
-El Jefe, with help, reviewing from San Jose
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