Better Off Zed is a fun little black comedy horror that demonstrates the lighter side of a zombie apocalypse, kind of.
It tells the story of a couple living happily in their home as the world is getting taken over by the living dead. The guy especially taking advantage of the free time and living it up the best he can.
I've joked for years about wanting a zombie apocalypse and would likely react to it in similar fashion, don't judge me!
Better Off Zed balances the grim reality of such an event with humor and manages to deliver despite the blatant budget restrictions. The minimal cast do a great job and I found myself chuckling to myself a number of times as well as empathizing with our protagonists.
If you're expecting Shaun of the Dead (2004) you'll likely be disappointed, it's not that it isn't on the same level it's just not the same kind of film. This is claustrophobic, minimalistic with a dry sense of humor that manages to be darker even than the aforementioneds finale.
This will certainly not appeal to everyone but I appreciated it, neat little film.
The Good:
Well constructed
Some real funny moments
Stands out from other zombie films
The Bad:
Could have done with a bit of additional time
At moments I disliked the characters a tad too much
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
There is still life in zombie cinema
The zombie apocalypse IS coming, any day now
