Zombie Farm
Directed by B.Luciano Barsuglia
BLB Media

When going into a film called Zombie Farm, you pretty much know what to expect. A low budget splatter fest with a sense of humor and acting that is somewhat hit or miss. All of the ingredients to make a satisfying albeit slightly average zombie flick. It doesnt break any new ground for the genre, but Zombie Farm is an enjoyable romp none the less.

Along with a few other recent zombie flicks, Zombie Farm's zombie attack is the result of a terrorist attack. When the water supply of a small town becomes infected, the zombie outbreak spreads like wildfire. Two FBI agents, an ex-soldier and the lone survivor of a group of teens fight off the horde as best they can before everything falls apart at the end. Any zombie fan knows that zombie films never have happy endings and this film is no different.

One aspect of the film that is a little hit or miss is the use of digital effects. I'm an old school gorehound and enjoy practical effects much more. Certain effects you hardly even notice but some of the blood splats look really fake. I think in part it might be due to the film being very bright. The entire film takes place during the day so everything is right out in the open with no darkness to hide behind. While a squib would have been more satisfying, most of the headshots look quite good with a few excellent holes through the head viewpoints shots used as well. The digital effects do give the film a unique look although a few scenes probably would have benefited from practical effects rather than digital.

The video quality is very clear but still has that raw video feel that doesn't quite feel cinematic. It really doesn't take away from the film but there is a definite shot on video feel although the widescreen transfer is quite nice. The colors are crisp and the lighting, while surprisingly bright, really brings the film to life. The sound effects are quite outrageous and very pronounced. The zombie attacks have very loud and exaggerated chewing sounds added that add a bit of a comedic element to the gore.

Peter Jackson and Sam Raimi are the two obvious influences on display. One of the main characters, Bob, has a very Ash like vibe to his character. There are a few nods to Bad Taste along the way as well although this is obviously a zombie flick while Bad Taste was more of a sci-fi, action, splatter comedy. This is more of a horror action comedy splatter flick. It's funny, gross and filled with big funs, which equals entertainment if you ask me.

While it isn't quite perfect, Zombie Farm is an entertaining bloodbath with enough chuckles and gut munching to please gorehounds and splatstick fans alike. If you are a fan of the less serious side of the zombie genre, this is definitely a farm you will want to visit.

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