After a radiation spill causes a massive apocalypse leaving most of mankind as ravenous zombies, several survivors try to survive barricaded inside a fortified casino until another group arrives looking for shelter against a newer breed that are far more dangerous and vicious coming for them.Overall, this one was a rather disappointing zombie effort that does have a decent parts to it. Among the better features on display here are the big action scenes here that showcase the zombies in this, as the few zombie attacks here feature a lot of positives. The initial outbreak of the group clearing out the different floors of the casino feature some really exciting scenes of the burgeoning zombie hordes all throughout the building including the kitchen and laundry room encounters as well as the searches on the different floors getting some rather fun action trying to get away from the creatures. Other big action scenes here are even better with their attempts to leave hampered by the size of the swarm that needs to be maneuvered around leaving this one with some exciting scenes of the horde chasing after them through the streets, into the abandoned cars and vehicles left by the side of the streets and being forced into the buildings along the way which makes these action scenes all the more fun and exciting. There's some good parts scattered throughout in the final twenty minutes here with the ravenous gunfights across the casino, plenty of gory action with a rather impressive storyline addition of cannibalistic zombies that are even faster, stronger and more vicious which eat other zombies, providing some solid suspense here in the race to get out which makes for a high-quality finish. That, along with some decent make-up that looks good at times allows this enough to be watchable but not to overcome the flaws here. Frankly, the biggest issue against this one is the fact that this one tends to spend an incredibly long amount of time on the interaction with the humans surviving inside the compound and their various issues with each other while the zombies, while still shown to be around, are basically given nothing to do. The attacks are so few and far between, with so little action during them anyway, that it's almost a drama about living in a zombie apocalypse than a true-blooded zombie film, which can get taxing as there's nothing interesting happening here with these people and their issues consistently keeping this one from moving along. Even though they're present this one never really lets them loose after they're barricaded inside which is somewhat off in a film like this. Added together with some atrocious CGI in unnecessary places and it has some problems, though this one does get enough right to save it.Rated Unrated/R: Extreme Graphic Violence and Graphic Language.

The Government decides to rid the world of nuclear weapons and the accident that follows turns most of the earth's population into zombies. Fortunately Tom (Bowler) was busy doing Tori (Marie) in the Reno Nevada Casino's storage locker and survives with Tori. They find a few more survivors and begin their movie long struggle to survive, barricading themselves in the casino. From the graphic novel by Steve Niles, Remains adds a few new twists to the zombie genre. The casino setting is fun and the fact that the zombies will go through a sleep period when the living can move among them. However this is still everything you've seen before. The zombies move fast and the characters engage in many moments where their inability to get along may result in their deaths. Grant Bowler as Tom makes a decent hero and the movie is certainly watchable. Director Colin Theys manages a few jump scares and some gore but the only true tension comes from the scene where the characters walk through the sleeping zombies. If you're looking for mindless zombie action you could do a lot worse than this.

Ah the Zombie movie! To what do we compare thee? Why, to Mr Romero's masterpieces of course - which is why we end up on the path to disappointment... Bearing in mind that I am not a rabid (pardon the pun) fan of this particular genre, my review will necessarily be lacking somewhat in expertise. Nethertheless, I am prepared to pass judgement on the entertainment value of this recent filmic addition to the walking dead. After an apocalyptic nuclear accident has turned most of the World's population into flesh-eating zombies two survivors, Tom and Tori, involved in their own carnal machinations find themselves trapped in a Reno hotel, eventually joining forces with Jensen, an entertainer and Victor who only escapes from the clutches of the zombies by sacrificing somebody else. There follow a number of close calls before they find that other survivors are out there and manage to attract their attention. The cavalry turn out to be a mercenary army led by Ramsey with his daughter Cindy. Rather than being saviours, they turn out to be scavengers intent on collecting supplies and moving on. This leads to the inevitable clash which leaves both Jensen and Victor dead and Tom and Tori abandoned. But wait... our mercenaries have themselves been wiped out, Ramsey killed. Cindy returns on her own to effect a rescue much to the mistrust of Tori who is drifting away from Tom. Tori turns on both Tom and Cindy and attempts her own escape which of course is doomed to failure. we end with Tom and Cindy driving into the sunset and, preparing nicely for the sequel, Tori, now seemingly half-Zombie, half revenge seeking Human staring malevolently after them... All in all this is a fair effort entertainment-wise and at 88 minutes does not overstay its welcome. The acting is fine if hardly Oscar-nominated. The script - based on a graphic novel - seems fairly sensible and tight although lacking somewhat in character development and hardly cerebrally challenging. There are a few comic moments which are nicely and not overly done - it is always a fine balancing act when inserting amusement into horror. The Zombie make-up, at least to my novice eye, seemed well done and musical accompaniment was kept well to the background. There were holes in the script and some of the stunt and special effects work left a lot to be desired but overall this was quite an entertaining film and worth a watch whether you enjoy this genre or not.

This starts off fairly nice, but unfortunately ends up being really bad. And not in a good sense that is. While the male lead character has almost enough charisma to make it all work, you do wonder why the female lead was written that way. Even if you kinda think it pays of in the end, it's at least laughable the actions they are taking.There are some fun moments and this is shot pretty nicely (though one big effect scene towards the end of the movie is cheap CGI, but you couldn't expect otherwise). It's pretty funny seeing the Omen "Baby"/Kid playing in something else. Most won't recognize Miko Hughes, it's been a while since the Original Omen was shot, but it is him and while his character has not much to chew on (no pun intended), he still fairs better than some of the other characters. Also nice to see Mr. Reddick (aka Broyles from Fringe) in a different role. But he can't save the day either ...