Deadlocked (2020)

Deadlocked: Directed by Josh Bailey. With Nick Champa, Kyle English, Sophie Giberson, Taylor Tunes. As a zombie virus breaks out, one ragtag group of trapped elevator passengers must pull together for a fighting chance of survival against an infected rider and the clever horde that awaits them outside.

“With such a limited budget, I think with that they did with this movie is darn impressive. The cast is good. The characters arenu0026#39;t much developed but are nevertheless easy to root for and likable. But like every other zombie movie they make awful choices. The concept and plot are neither refreshing nor original at this point but the movie manages to do it right. The opening sequences are my favorite part of the movie, very mysterious and creepy. I think the movie loses its steam after the reveal that itu0026#39;s a zombie apocalypse. The make-up and gore effects are not at their best but they do the job. The score is actually good, it fits the atmosphere and make things even more creepier. The lighting is well-done, and the usage of closeups is a good choice that makes things feel more claustrophobic. Overall, a good low-budgeted zombie flick thatu0026#39;s enjoyable to watch.”