Follow the Dead (2020)
8KFollow the Dead (2020). 1h 35m
“I, like many, am a connoisseur of indies, so there are films out there that…make you want to scream. But every now and again you come across a film that showcases a new director, writer, or actor in their best light. u0026quot;Follow the Deadu0026quot; is one of those films. And while basic premise has become a perennial horror trope – zombies are taking over – now film makers are exploring other ways to show the undead apocalypse. In this case, itu0026#39;s a bunch of twenty-somethings in Ireland who cannot discern the truth of their situation because of their distrust of the media, after having been bombarded with u0026quot;fake newsu0026quot; for most of their adult lives. That initial skepticism gradually gives way to their new reality, and focuses on the relationships of the characters. From the opening senes, itu0026#39;s apparent that u0026quot;Follow the Deadu0026quot; was crafted with the eye of a talented film maker and writer, Adam Cahill. The writing delivers a different take on the genre, with solid acting that organically follows the tale in a believable way. There is a gentle slacker vibe from the man-children, and the women in the story seem to have their acts together far more than the boys, which is a real-life truism. Some may feel that the action gets a little slow when it gets too talky toward the third act. There are some twists that donu0026#39;t conform to the genre either, which may be a good or bad thing, depending on the viewer and their expectations. Overall, this is a fine effort from a new film maker who has a bright road ahead. I enjoyed this one more than I thought I would, and give this film 3.5/5 stars.”
