Destined to become a cult movie.

Rating: 8/10 (27 August 2004)

Yes, it was refreshing to see a non-Hollywood movie. Particularly as this one doesn't pretend to be something it isn't. I admit to having my doubts, especially when I heard that FilmFour was involved. In the past I've either hated or loved films that they've had a hand in, wioth no middle ground. And, on balance, I tend to hate them more than I like them.
However, in SOTD's case I loved it. I can imagine that some of the humour will go over the heads of non-Brits, as the comedy in SOTD is very British. However, that doesn't stop it from being a fun movie throughout.
It was also nice to see the affectionate homages to classic zombie films of the past, such as Day of the Dead et al. There were probably more little nods at the genre than I noticed but the two ones that stood out to me were the entrail-ripping scene and, right at the end as the credits roll, the music playing is the music from Dawn of the Dead (original) as the zombies enter the mall and go shopping.
As I note in the header, this one is almost assured of becoming a cult movie. It has all the right elements and none of the wrong ones. Watch it and see what you think.