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Follow the Dead

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As viral videos seem to evidence the fall of Dublin at the hands of the undead, four Millennials in rural Ireland can't discern fake news from reality. Has a dependent lifestyle left them too naïve to weather their fate?
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Jack Murphy Film Ireland Magazine 04/22/2024
There's certainly a lot more going on than you would expect from a traditional zombie movie, but in a way this gives Follow the Dead more of an individual voice, even if it is a little overstuffed with ideas. Go to Full Review
Rich Cross Starburst 04/26/2023
4/5
You couldn’t call the comedy subtle, but there are plenty of decent jokes in the mix and some surprising emotional punches, too – as key relationships come under strain. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 04/12/2023
3.5/5
“Follow the Dead” is an entertaining and big-hearted zom-com that embraces some of the genre’s many tropes, pokes fun at others, and has enough of its own flavor to stand out in the crowd. Go to Full Review
Sarah Cartland Caution Spoilers 03/22/2023
3/5
A movie about Millennials reviewed by a Gen Xer. What could go wrong! Luckily this Irish zomcom is funny, chilling, and thoughtful about how a safe space can become a prison, as a family of slackers faces two threats — only one of which is already dead. Go to Full Review
Christian Toto HollywoodInToto.com 03/15/2023
3/4
Irish indie suggests today's screen-obsessed Millennials can't handle an apocalypse. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 03/15/2023
3.0/4.0
Cahill leads us down the cinematic road quite nicely and does a slow reveal for the film's inspired storytelling. Go to Full Review
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Ian M Aug 10 You probably dont get the other side of the coin here. I applied to be an extra as a zombie in the movie as one of the extras. I made friends with a lot of them. Great cast. The work would go into the early hours of the morning. You can see they put a lot of hard work into it. When the movie was finally done we went to the screening of it and we had a blast. Thoughly enjoyed the movie. Lots of laughs and 1 timers. N See more Christopher H Mar 20 The authentic Irish accents were the only redeeming quality of 'Follow the Dead.' The main character was thoroughly unlikeable, a real POS, which made it hard to engage with the story. The film felt disjointed, with a random group of murderers thrown in for no apparent reason, and the zombies themselves were a late and underdeveloped addition. See more Picky P 01/23/2024 A very enjoyable Zombie movie See more Jae S 10/20/2023 "Follow the Dead" isn't your run of the mill horror flick with constant in-your-face blood and guts but a well-balanced meal set in a uniquely Irish zombie universe featuring both humorous and serious ingredients and a smorgasbord of characters and situations. It follows an everyday group of close friends and how they deal with the ultimate stress test that is societal collapse. We see the characters come to grips with their own individuality and relationship with the media, police, and the meaningful people in their lives. Like other films in this genre, it asks in its own way whether we have been truly alive...or just following the dead? "Follow the Dead" is a hidden gem for those who appreciate a fresh, thought-provoking take on the zombie genre. It's a satirical mirror to our media-saturated world even in the midst of an apocalypse. Highly recommend! See more J. H 08/02/2023 I must say, I found this flick about the undead to be quite the groovy experience, man. It wasn't like those other zombie movies that shove it all in your face, you dig? No, this flick was more about the everyday lives of five cats - a brother, an ex-wife, a sister, and two cousins. They were just kicking back, you know, living their lives. But the atmosphere was thick with foreboding, thanks to those news clips and social media updates. That's what really gave me the heebie-jeebies, man. But let me tell you, the dialogue between these friends was just cool, daddy-o. It was like listening to my own group of cats, just shooting the breeze and hanging loose. And the way the camera moved along with their conversation was just righteous, man. It kept the pace up, even when things got funny. The general banter between the friends was downright entertaining, I tell you what. It was like I was there, man. The way they played off each other and joked around was so genuine. It was like watching a real group of friends, just being themselves. And even though it was a movie about zombies, it never felt too over the top, you know? It was just the right amount of undead action mixed in with the real-life drama of these five friends. The blend was just perfect, man. Overall, I thought it was one groovy flick, man. I'm definitely going to be on the lookout for more from this director. Maybe they can keep the magic going and continue to deliver films that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. See more Catherane S 03/05/2023 This film is hard to categorize. It has comedy with some truly funny moments, heart-felt drama, and horror all rolled into one movie. Many unexpected circumstances and twists and turns arise along the way that keep us involved. Human elements arise that are universal, cutting to the core of being human which certainly reflect our present day realities...distrust of the media, being in denial of our true selves to fearfully denying a loved one. Writer, producer, director Adam William Cahill did a masterful job. The characters were multi-dimensional and Luke Corcoran, Tadhg Devery, Marybeth Herron, and Luke Collins got it right, along with great cinematography and lighting. One scene stands out. Robbie comes home to a dark house and makes his way to the fuse box. The lighting on his face was magnificent. The film is well worth a look whether you are into zombie films or not. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis As viral videos seem to evidence the fall of Dublin at the hands of the undead, four Millennials in rural Ireland can't discern fake news from reality. Has a dependent lifestyle left them too naïve to weather their fate?
Director
Adam William Cahill
Producer
Adam William Cahill
Screenwriter
Adam William Cahill, Adam William Cahill
Distributor
Indie Rights
Production Co
Wild Stag Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 19, 2023
Runtime
1h 33m
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