5 Interesting Facts About the Film 'ARMY OF THE DEAD' That Presents a New Style in the Zombie Genre

Kapanlagi.com - After the release of the long-awaited version of JUSTICE LEAGUE by DC fans, Zack Snyder returns to direct a film that explores the zombie genre. His latest film is titled ARMY OF THE DEAD and can already be seen on Netflix.

Through this film, the eccentric director brings a fresh new approach to the zombie genre in Hollywood. Unlike the mainstream and mediocre formula of zombie films, Zack brings some fresh and interesting elements to this film.

What is interesting about this film is the combination of several distinctive features from existing zombie films. It is these aspects that Zack successfully developed in directing this film. So, to satisfy your curiosity, here are 5 interesting facts about the film ARMY OF THE DEAD.

1. New Atmosphere in a Zombie Genre Film

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Zack brings something new in his film this time, he doesn't depict an apocalypse with the world being dominated by the undead. Instead, he only sets the location of this film in Las Vegas. We can imagine, a city full of glittering entertainment being attacked and controlled by zombies.

By only using Las Vegas as the setting for this film, Zack can bring a new atmosphere to the zombie genre. An atmosphere full of excitement combined with the horror of the zombies.

2. Alpha Zombie

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In typical zombie genre films, the undead are usually portrayed as lacking intelligence and moving very slowly. This film presents the opposite of that stigma. The Alpha Zombie is depicted as a living corpse with intelligence equal to that of a human.

One of the most terrifying things about this zombie is that it can turn the people it bites into the same as itself. Not only that, this particular zombie can also lead other undead to do what it commands.

3. Zombie Tiger

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Besides Alpha Zombie, Zack also includes a type of living corpse that we may rarely encounter in films of the same genre. Zombie Tiger is a very surprising element brought by Zak in this film.

This type of Zombie is extremely deadly because it still possesses the strength and speed of a living tiger. And the ability to identify its prey makes the Zombie even more terrifying.

4. Not the First Time Zack Directs a Zombie Genre Film

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Actually, Zack has directed a Zombie genre film before. The title of the film he directed is DAWN OF THE DEAD. Zack's first Zombie film still used a formula that can be considered mainstream in the Zombie genre.

Many say that ARMY OF THE DEAD is a continuation of its predecessor, but in terms of story and setting, the two films are very different. In both films, Zack successfully presents the horror of the Zombie attacks.

5. Promising Actors and Actresses Lineup

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The most crucial aspect of this film is the lineup of its cast, filled with renowned Hollywood stars. With a cast lineup consisting of Dave Bautista as Scott Ward, Ella Purnell as Kate Ward, Hiroyuki Sanada as Tanaka, and Matthias Schweighöfer as Ludwig Dieter.

With a highly experienced cast lineup that successfully leaves a good impression on the audience, Zack is able to maximize character development as well as the story in the film.

Written by: Moch Ekky Syahruhdin

(kpl/mag)