Last year BZF showcased the trailer for the then upcoming
film Wyrmwood, fast forward a few months, with a new subtitle added and this loud and
proud Aussie zombie flick finally made it onto cinema screens for a limited
release. The session I attended was
completely sold out and apparently this was the trend for most of the
screenings around the country.
With a promise of Mad Max meets Dawn of the Dead, I will
admit that the director/writer/producers Kiah and Tristan Roache-Turner (yes
they are brothers) have certainly delivered a commendable film on a measly
$160,000 budget!
Wyrmwood has no problem dishing out zombie after zombie and
the action sequences are well choreographed.
The storyline hurtles along at a blistering pace, as we the audience try
to hold onto as many severed limbs as possible for the ride. The main character Barry the mechanic is
supported by a superb supporting cast and a special mention must go to Leon
Burchill who delivers an excellent performance as Barry's hilarious
sidekick.
Without giving too much away, I was impressed by the
inventive elements that were explored in what is already a well trodden
genre. These creative ideas certainly
set Wyrmwood aside from its bigger brothers and it's no surprise that a sequel
has been announced with a loose release date somewhere in 2017. My only personal criticism for the film was
that the writers took a few liberties when it came to forcing the audience to accept
certain premises within story. This
wasn't a major problem, but I found myself asking once or twice 'what/how did
that happen and why?' I think with maybe
a bit more time dedicated to the world surrounding Wyrmwood this would
certainly aid in grounding the characters and the action around them.
Check out the trailer for this fantastic addition to the
Aussie zombie genre as you enter the world of Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead!!
Bite you later
Mr Vitamin G
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