Shadows of the Dead (2004)

- written June 3rd, 2011

Summary: A couple's weekend getaway turns into a nightmare after they are stranded in the woods and discover what they assume to be a dead body. The assumption is wrong and John and his girlfriend Jennifer are infected with a deadly disease that will soon ravage their bodies. With no place to go, and no one to turn to, they are forced to find shelter in a deserted cabin. This is where they'll find safety, but this is also where they'll experience a slow and torturous death. They must come to terms with their inevitable deaths, the temptation to kill others to sustain their own lives, and the consequences of murder. They will cling to one another's love and support, but in the end.... all great love stories end tragically.           Overall: This film definitely decided to do something different. Reminded me a lit of Zombie Honeymoon. We have 2 dying and decaying loves dealing with their eventual death and undeath to follow. What should they do…either to survive or make sure they don’t kill folks late. It’s a slow talky film as a result. But that doesn’t mean it’s bad. In fact it’s very thought provoking and fairly interesting. But don’t expect a zombie film with nudity and gore and killings. It’s really all about what does the couple do with their moral dilemma, and what would u do in the same spot.           Comparison: Zombie Honeymoon meets Return to Paradise

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