American Zombie documents the lives of several members of the local zombie community in Los Angeles, California. Film makers Grace Lee and John Solomon follow the lives of Ivan, Lisa, and Judy, three members of the local undead community. They also encounter zombie rights activist, Joel. The zombies, or "Revenants", as they are called, vary in ability and intelligence. We learn that some members of the undead community are living normal lives, similar in many ways to their living counterparts. Theses high-functioning zombies work in places like convenience stores, they create works of art, and they gather annually for a big party out in the desert. They also face discrimination and abuse from the general populace, and this has got some zombies starting to think its time for change...
The mockumentary is a genre of film that undoubtedly has had its hits and its misses. It was only a matter of time before one was made about the timeless horror staple known as the zombie. But American Zombie takes us away from the mindless, flesh eating, killing machine which has become the traditional depiction of the zombie. Instead we find that zombies, despite their own particular problems and issues, are just like you and me. Naturally, its a bit hard not to be suspicious. But are those suspicions founded, or are you just being a bigot? No spoilers here. Either way, American Zombie is a convincing, well made mockumentary and an unconventional take on the zombie story.
3.5 zombie chasers out of 5
Not rated: contains violence and language.
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