Die Alone – Film Review

Recently I watched Die aloneDirected by Lowell Dean. Dean uses his filmmaking skills like a master surgeon with a scalpel. This film is full of twists and turns that pay off wonderfully. Sometimes I wondered if I was watching an indie romance or a horror film. If I had to describe it, I would call it a romantic post-apocalyptic indie road trip film.

Although this may sound complicated, Die alone switches genres as smoothly as your friend’s Miata changes gears. Every time I thought I knew where the plot was going, it took an unexpected turn. Ultimately, in the final round, I felt a mix of horror at being excited about a particular character and joy at the hero’s journey.

The film features a talented cast including Douglas Smith as Ethan, Carrie-Anne Moss as Mae, Frank Grillo as Kai and Kimberly-Sue Murray as Emma. Their performances draw you deeply into the unfolding drama. Additionally, several characters navigate this post-apocalyptic landscape.

Now let’s talk about the zombies. I won’t spoil anything here. In fact, it’s really exciting to experience this film without knowing what’s coming. You could make assumptions about the twists, but I doubt you’re right. Believe me, you have never seen zombies like this before.

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Aside from that, Die alone is a well structured film. The desolate scenes are unsettling and every empty shot is filled with fear. Dean and his team have delivered one of the most surprising horror films I’ve seen in years. Remarkably, this film has more heart than many romantic flicks. Is it juicy? Not at all. So I hope you see it and share your thoughts.

Here’s the synopsis: Lost in a world reclaimed by nature and overrun by mysterious creatures, a young man with amnesia teams up with an eccentric survivalist to find his missing girlfriend.

Die alone is in theaters and will be available to stream soon. The film made its debut at Cinefest Sudbury.