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Jaxon P. Good movie, isn’t going to offer anything new from this genre it’s a classic apocalyptic movie Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review Heaven W THE SHITTIEST MOVIE IVE WATCHED IN 2025 NONO SINCE 2003 Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/02/25 Full Review Mark B A different twist on the pandemic/zombie film with good character development. The runtime of 85 minutes really works for the film. It was entertaining for what it was I give it a recommend. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/25 Full Review Chris P A zombie-like film with an alien undertone. Unfortunately it didn't do anything new, just rehashed tropes from both genres. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/25/24 Full Review John C 'Viral' is a 2016 horror-thriller that, despite not technically being a zombie film, adheres closely to the genre’s familiar tropes. Instead of the undead we have the more ('28 Days Later' style) 'infected' who can run and chase down our helpless human teens. This time it's a worm-like parasitic outbreak which can take over the host and make them basically behave like a zombie. The story follows two sisters trying to survive in their small suburban town which is slowly succumbing to the infection. The movie ticks off all the standard elements: quarantine zones, escalating paranoia, infected friends and neighbours and, finally, the gradual breakdown of society. The biggest drawback, however, is that 'Viral' takes its time getting going when it comes to the action. The first two-thirds are light on tension, with sparse sightings of the infected. This keeps the horror at bay but also slows down the pacing. Instead of ramping up the dread, it feels like the movie is treading water, making it hard to stay invested in the film (yes, I wanted to check my social media on my phone many a time during the first hour!). The final act does pick things up, bringing in more action, confrontation and a few decent enough scenes of horror. But. by then, it feels like a case of too little, too late. Although 'Viral' does have its moments and is reasonably well-shot, the slow build-up dampens the impact of what could have been a more gripping story. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/12/24 Full Review Miss E Decent premise and neat idea for a zombiesque movie that almost mimics The Last of Us. The ending left a lot of questions including some parts of the movie itself. A "too easy" easy horror story with a good execution and a fun ride. If there's no part 2 it will be disappointing. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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