In Case You Missed it!
We revisit 3 of the best recent(ish) zombie movies from overseas

There seems to be a dry spell in Hollywood zombie movies right now. Perhaps all focus is on the upcoming 'World war Z' production? or perhaps the equally anticipated 'Dead Island' movie?

Who know. But It means we have to go further afield for quality necro fare these days. And that's kind of a good thing really. It gives fans an opportunity to delve into Netflix instant watch.

And that search only needs extend as far as Europe, where in the last few years there has been released some exceptional zombie movies. There's something refreshing and excitingly bold about the none Hollywood approach of European film makers. Their production values are first class. Make up and effects can be extraordinary, the actors look realistic and not like ....well....actors, and the scripts embrace nihilism without a need to soften it up or in anyway compromise the gravity of the scenario.

Here is are few diamonds you may have missed first time round. We know there are many more we could add to this list. This is just a wee sample of the more recent movies that are readily available to watch on Netflix or elsewhere.

The Horde - 2009 (French)
Paris. An end of the world battle between gangsters, cops and zombies. Yep. and somehow it really works. Worth your time just for the amazing zombie fights. Watch the sub titled version. It's more realistic than the dubbed one. These necros don't go down without a fight. You punch them. Drop kick them. Throw everything you have at them and then drop the fridge on them just to be sure. Definitely gets the 'zombie kill of the week' award.

Mutants 2009 (France)
Again with the end of days scenario. This time a husband and wife hide from rampant flesh eaters. But after her husband contracts the virus, the woman must try to save him as she futilely witness's his slow decline. Excellent zombie make up and a strong female character help make this an undiscovered semi classic.

Rammbock-Berlin Undead 2010 (Germany)

Don't ask me what the title means, but anyway, It's a very good, compact film. A lovesick and spurned man returns to his former girlfriends home. He is attempting to win her back. Any other day would have been fine, except today. Because today happens to be 'Z' day.

The main character is a bit weak, but that in itself is a refreshing change from the typical stoic, man of few words, lead that we see too often. He's real and vulnerable. Clueless and passive.

He teams up with a young plumber who was fixing his former lovers home (no really he was). And together they watch from their window as the whole of society goes pear shaped. Worth a watch for sure.

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