one of the best horror/splatter movies in decades

Rating: 8/10 (16 March 2005)

This movie really ranks in the top five of my all-time favorite horror movies. And i've seen dozens ( only counting the good ones). It has everything a good horror movie needs. It has suspense, atmosphere, shockers, gore and a great ending.
A big plus are its characters. They may seem a bit stereo and movie-typical, but somehow this absolutely doesn't matter. Yes, there's the smart, modest and sacrificing hero, but this just fits the genre and is made so pleasantly. Many bad horror movies try this recipe, and hopelessly fail.
I was actually surprised how gory this movie really was. Finally a big and successful movie with real gore. And WITHOUT annoying CGI. The zombies simply looked, moved and DIED great. This movie must've been made by people, who really love this genre.
The story really caught me, with many nice ideas and a very good pace. There is no moment of boredom nor does it ever feel hectically(well unless in scenes where a certain hecticness comes natural). It really really delivers the feeling of what happens in their world and let's you join the(ir) ride.