I can remember a time when zombie movies were few and far between but now, post Shaun of the Dead, it seems that new ones are appearing on the shelf every week and sadly the bad ones out number the good. So right from the start I didn't have high hopes with this one.. I was proved wrong. The opening scenes of snowboarding in the Alps are impressive & the horror kicks in within the first 5 minutes. And during it's relatively short running time it is well sustained. This film does pack in plenty of action and thankfully the special effects are more physical than CGI. The soundtrack has an 80's feel to it, with John Carpenter's The Thing instantly springing to mind. The characters are quite likeable and I like that it flits between English & German language. The only downside is that this is a comedy but for me the humour didn't always work. Maybe Austrian humour doesn't translate so well to English. One line, something like "what zombie movie are we in?" just made me cringe. Overall the humour is hit and miss but to it's credit the film boats some decent production values, certainly an above average "zomedy/zomcom" (I hate both of those names!).

One of the other reviews here mentions being able to enjoy 'Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies' ('AotLZ') if you don't take it too seriously, and that's a good rule here; unfortunately, I may have taken my viewing pleasure of this horror/zombie comedy, a little seriously. I likely should not have held high expectations and anticipation for this, because mostly I was left wanting, though it had some decidedly fine and clever elements...I can't trash it, because it's good, you can tell it was crafted as a labor of love, and it definitely had it's moments while being mostly fun. The production team here get high marks, as it had first rate production values all around, looking and sounding great! Kudos to casting as well...but ultimately, I'm left with the sentiment of a wasted opportunity, as parts of the script, pacing, and direction didn't step up to the rest of the production's level and help this film live up to it's brilliant potential...If you're a glutton for the punishment that comes with being a fan of Horror/Zombie comedies, then give this a shot, and you may be pleasantly rewarded. Hopefully, 'Team Hartl' get another crack at a Zombie feature, because the potential is there. I'll also give 'AotLZ' a few more viewings, and hope it gets better with age...In the meantime, if you liked 'AotLZ', and Horror/Zombie humour (e.g., 'Shaun of the Dead') is what you crave, consider these: 'Train to Busan/Busanhaeng' (2016), 'Evil Dead' (1981), 'Zombieland' (2009), 'Dead Snow/Død snø' (2009), 'Juan of the Dead/Juan de los metros' (2011), 'Slither' (2006), 'Undead or Alive: a Zombedy' (2007), 'Bio-Zombie/Sun faa sau si' (1998), 'Shanks' (1974), 'Chrome Hearts/Chopper Chicks in Zombietown' (1989), 'Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse' (2015), 'King of the Zombies' (1941), 'Cockneys vs Zombies' (2012), 'Zombeavers' (2014), 'Night of the Living Deb' (2015), 'Kill Zombie/Zombibi' (2012), 'Cabin in the Woods' (2012) & 'Black Sheep' (2006)… For Horror fun/humor, also consider: 'Tucker and Dale vs Evil' (2010), 'Eight Legged Freaks' (2002), 'Host/Gwoemul' (2006), 'Cold Prey/Fritt Vilt' (2006), 'Housebound' (2014), 'Piranha' (2010), 'Tremors' (1990), 'Snakes on a Plane' (2006), 'Ghost Team' (2016), 'Las brujas de Zugarramurdi' (2013), 'Grabbers' (2012), 'Black Christmas' (2006), 'Rare Exports' (2010), 'Trolljegeren' (2010), 'Gremlins' (1984), 'Fright Night' (1985), ' Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!' (1978) & 'Big Ass Spider' (2013), among others

A worth addition to the zombie spoof genre, Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies does a fantastic job of retaining the theatricality of slasher films and blending it with colorful twists that I thought were both unique and fun. The heroes are a ragtag trio of snowboarders whose chemistry is something I haven't seen in many movies before. The plot takes a thrilling turn as the gang finds themselves trapped on the Alps in a log cabin bar surrounded by zombies poisoned by a rogue science experiment. They then must devise imaginative ways of battling the undead as they try to make it to safety. The movie does not fall short on its graphic scenes of decapitation and laceration. Though I am not usually a big fan of slasher films, the violent scenes were done in an entertaining and classic horror way. And I loved how all of it was paired with catchphrase dialogue, slapstick fun and solid character development. A surprisingly lighthearted comedy punctuated by timeless zombie graphics, Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies was a good choice when I was looking for an easy and entertaining watch.

Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies delivers on exactly what its name suggests - an excellent addition to the purely-for-entertainment genre of zombie-comedy that spawned out of the horror hybrid style that embodied the Evil Dead franchise and film spoofs like Shaun of the Dead. Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies follows its predecessors in bringing grotesque violence scenes and subtle thrills together that are pocketed with slap stick humor to make for a bloody good time.To be fair, this film was never attempting to be engaging in a serious manner and allows the laughs to soak in all along the way. The story follows a group of young snowboarders in the midst of a video shoot on the Austrian Alps. However, when Steve pulls a reckless prank, fellow snowboarders Josh and girlfriend, Branka, are inevitably stranded with no way down. As Steve tries to amend his relationship with Branka at the mountain's sole ski inn, the owners attempt to profiteer his slopes has unknowingly infected his lodgers leading to the longest and bloodiest night of the year for the sole survivors. Thanks to a diverse cast, the talented young actors save Lederhosen Zombies from what might become a dull and monotonous plot. RedBull rider Marc Swoboda also lends his skills to spice things up and utilizing talent that worked on The Force Awakens and Mockingjay Part 2 creates a spirited indie effort that stands above your generic zombie flick.