action and tension than the first film, plus there is a haunting feel to it, so the viewer is much more engaged with the story. The scenic places are breath-taking and stunningly shot and the visual effects and stunts were so authentically done.Moreover, the Ford brothers have brought a few mainstream elements to the story, which will appeal to the mainstream audience who are looking for something different from the run of the mill Hollywood type zombie films but I can understand why the traditional horror fans may think this film's plot is a little too sentimental for their liking. This film was shot in such an elegant and skillful manner, using the zombie sub- genre in a French art house kind of way but with a hint of documentary style. I thought one of the reviewers was unfair about the acting. The main protagonist played by Joseph Millson was absolutely superb I have seen Millson in many good TV shows and high calibre theatre from modern to Shakespeare and he is a very experienced and talented actor with a diverse acting repertoire and here he has great screen charisma, he plays Nicholas with real tension, emotion and depth which really strikes a chord with the viewer that you are rooting for him all the way in the film. The only very minor grumble I would say was, perhaps a few parts of the script were a little odd rather than the acting itself but overall, they all manage to pull it off beautifully.I thought the young actor who played orphan was very good also.Also by comparing this film to the first one is rather unfair, it is no point making a similar story as the first one and the Ford brothers said they were going to introduce mainstream elements to the film which was expected anyway and to take it to another place where a viewer would want to go and show the main character going on a spiritual journey which was emphasised quite well. Furthermore, this film was shot on a low budget compared to a big studio film but amazingly it gives you the impression that this is a huge budget film production, the quality is of such a high standard. I would rather see a Ford brothers film than your Hollywood world war z type film. The beauty about this film is that, it will also appeal to mainstream audiences who may not like horror like my family as well as zombie film fans as it stays true to the zombie genre. The Ford brothers have intelligently created their own sub- genre on zombie films which is tremendous.Overall, if you want a smart, alternative to Hollywood style horror film, fast paced action, tension, pathos, a good storyline, see Joseph Millson's amazingly stellar acting, beautiful cinematography, captivating music score, this film has it all and is 'a must see' in my opinion. I cannot wait to see this film again when it comes out for general cinema release. I highly recommend this sequel.

class. If you are a fan of the genre then I'm sure you will enjoy this but more importantly if you are a fan of film them go out and see this, it really is a great movie!

main storyline is based with a main character 'Nicholas' having to survive his way through the zombie outbreak, desperate to get back to his beloved. But this film shows other intriguing characters along the way also which separates the story lines keeping the audiences views refreshed. I loved how the Ford Brothers brought in an action/adventure feel to the film while Nicholas is on his journey showing hidden parts of India while uncovering an old traditional Indian legend that co-insides with the ending of this movie well -giving it a somewhat fated & magical feel. Still with the jumping out of your seat moments 'that you want from a good zombie movie' this delivers & you can really pick up on the fact that the Ford Brothers understand the whole horror genre & what the audiences want to see while adding in rare attributes 'i.e. taking the filming & location out of the typical comfort zones adding in new places where no one else dare film giving the whole process a real flare'.-again giving something different to the mundane zombie/horror films already out on the market. :Good points to look out for: -when the first zombie appears/just before the panic begins -sent a real shiver down my spine! & also when Nicholas re-retrieves a motor bike but he needs the keys...... :Somewhat unknown Fact: -when filming nearer the end of the film, shooting the bunker/stairwell scenes this area was supposedly haunted?-many locals wouldn't even dare enter!?!Anyway all in all a very good film which I would quite happily watch again & again. Already on my FB favorites list & am now just keeping an eye out & an ear to the ground for the blu ray release date.Well done guys, another great piece of work to be proud of!

survive across a bleak and terrifying landscape. Once again, the film is gorgeously shot and editing is top-notch. Also like the first, you're guaranteed quite a few good jumps and scares throughout the film. The human story between the characters is also very compelling. In some ways, it builds upon the singular "men trying to reach their loved ones" that the first movie established, and then elaborates on that theme to include: unplanned pregnancies, abandoned children, families torn apart by disease and devastation, no-easy-way-out moments of violence, and questions about faith and fate. Once again, we actually care for the characters, which is rare in a lot of modern horror films. And we want to see them succeed. Now the ending could possibly suggest a sequel. If so, where would it take place? Hm? Maybe somewhere in South America?! Just a thought! Overall, THE DEAD 2 will thrill you, chill you, and fulfill you... dear, sweet, bloodthirsty viewer!

Millson, whose presence on the screen is no less worthy than of Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones. All in all, an excellent film in its genre. It would be safe to say that Howard J Ford has everything it takes to be a great director. IMHO he is the budding Spielberg with blood on his hands, metaphorically speaking of course :-

from that point onward, there's hardly any let-up here as the encounters with the swarm continually provide this one with plenty of enjoyable scenes throughout the landscape filled with zombies that provide this one with plenty of high-quality scenes. The initial attack on their fortress is quite enjoyable with the creatures creating some rather impressive moments here amongst all the panic and chaos creating a dizzying confusion that's incredibly exciting, the early scenes of him stumbling onto the truth about the plague with the various quick encounters here leaving this one with a rather impressive set of action scenes of him fighting through the hordes at the hang-gliders' office and the group swarming through the lost village in the desert as these have plenty of rather fun encounters. Even later ones in the hut with the zombie children and the large assault on the swarm with the soldiers moving into the city provide this one with plenty of action and outstanding gore effects with their being blasted in the head continuously while also offering up plenty of traditional bites and gut- munching displayed here to really give this one a lot to like. There's also a few small flaws here in the fact of this one coming off pretty much like a retread of the original on in a new country which allows for a different culture atmosphere to permeate the film as the main selling point between the two. There's not a whole lot different here that really warrants the difference in country-specific setting as done here, and that even runs into the film's other problem in this one being basically a road-movie plot line that runs throughout here. That happened in the first one, and continues here with this one based on having brief, quick encounters as the need to flee is the main survival instinct at hand so while there's a ton of action it doesn't have the grand, epic action scene rather than dozens of brief encounters to move this along since they need to keep going away from them, which also popped up in the first one. Otherwise, this one had a lot of great parts to make it enjoyable.Rated R: Graphic Violence, Graphic Language and for strong themes of children-in-jeopardy.