my thoughts on.... 'Deadgirl'

the first word that comes to mind for this review is: disturbing.
the second word that comes to mind for this review is: unique.

normally, i wait for the storyline breakdown until later.... but here is the synopsis from http://www.imdb.com/: "Two high school boys discover an imprisoned woman in an abandoned mental asylum who cannot die." sounds interesting, yes....? it's not your mother's zombie film by any sense.... and in some circles, there is questions if this is a zombie movie at all.... or whether or not the deadgirl might be something else.... it's never very clearly defined and it's probably better that way.... it keeps you guessing.... there are a few plot holes, but they're nothing that will spoil your moviegoing experience.....

this particular movie just fell into my lap thanks to Netflix.... i had never heard of it, but it came up as recommended and sat in my instant queue for quite sometime before i had the desire or time to invest in it.... and boy, am i glad i did....
everyone involved in this film seems to take the subject matter very seriously and pulls no punches with the situations you see on screen.... they are things that you've probably never seen before in any other zombie type movie and may not see again right away.... granted it's not a new subjct matter, but usually it just involves the dead.... the dead alive.... at times this movie makes you angry, at times you find yourself sympathizing with the main characters and at times you begin to question your own morality in this situation.... what would you do....? that's what makes this movie so good.... it leaves you thinking and haunts your brain for days afterwards.... granted the ending was a little bit expected.... but it couldn't have ending any other way than it did.... you can't have the good guy be 100% good, right....? that just spoils the fun....

after sitting on this one for quite some time and finally seeing it in all it's glory, i give it 4 out of 5 stars.... hands down.... one of the more unique horror films you'll see of the past 5 years.... and i'm not sure how they came up with the concept, but it grabs a hold of you and won't let go even after the credits roll.... this is one for any zombie or horror-phile to see.... highly recommended.... especially if you like your movies more on the twisted side of things.... you won't be disappointed....

who doesn't want to love a deadgirl....?

if you enjoy this movie, check out: 'Nekromantik', 'Kissed' and 'Return of the Living Dead 3'