Really, I wonder what’s up with Europe. They seem to be going more than a little deranged with their Zombie-bashing of late, which we’ve talked about here on the ZRC recently (as well as their oppression of even those who resemble Zombies a bit too much):

The Netherlands
France
Sweden
Germany

What do all these countries have in common? Sadly, it’s the persecution of the Differently Animated on film. Joining, of course, such long-term Anti-Zombie stalwarts as Spain (the [REC] series, the Blind Dead series), Italy (Fulci, Argento) and England (28 Days Later, Shaun of the Dead)

As you can see, there has been an explosion of Anti-Zombie filmmaking across Europe in the last year or so, and it’s coming from unexpected quarters. Alongside this phenomenon has been an intensification of the previous Anti-Zombie film production of the usual suspects; ‘The Curse of the Buxom Strumpet’ from the UK brought on some really serious star power, while [REC] as a series is picking up speed, with two more sequels on the way at once.

What’s driving this? I’m not sure we’re in a position to answer that question yet. Austerity-driven escapism? The rise of militant far-right political movements causing anxiety about immigrants? Boredom? Who can say.

Well, toss one more example onto the pile, because it’s a doozy:

A must-see, refreshing surprise for horror fans, Rammbock: Berlin Undead (user reviews) follows its successful limited theatrical run with a nationwide DVD and VOD release June 28, 2011!

Called “a story of love set against a zombie apocalypse,” this is one “romance” flick that the guys in the relationship will be begging to watch on date night.

…

“Heartbroken and clueless, Michael (Michael Fuith) arrives in Berlin to win back the affections of brooding ex-girlfriend Gabi (Anka Graczyk). But he’s in for a little disappointment: she’s not home and the city is rapidly overrun by bloodthirsty hordes of zombiefied Berliners. His only companion? The plucky Harper (Theo Trebs, “The White Ribbon”), a teenage plumber’s apprentice at work in the apartment complex. From their overnight redoubt in Gabi’s bedroom, the unlikely duo must escape the infested building, outwit the undead and find her…before it’s too late. Rammbock is hide and seek…with zombies!”

Brother. There’s a trailer, naturally:

To me, it sounds a bit like ‘Shaun of the Dead’, looks a bit like Zach Snyder’s ‘Dawn of the Dead’, and is obviously thoroughly offensive to Zombies.

Better get working on that travel advisory, I guess.

*grumble*

Tags: Euro-zom, Movies, Social Justice

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