Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies

The low rating and not so good reviews were not a good sign, and if other recent low-budget viewings were anything to go by was worried that it would be one of those that bad or worse films. But there was the concept, while a very weird one it was oddly intriguing, though knowing what to expect was not difficult. So watched 'Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies' anyway as part of one of my film and television quests (often completest). Have seen worse films as part of my recent modest at best/low budget film quest definitely, but that is saying little. 'Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies' is still a terrible film in nearly every way. It is also one of those films that doesn't intrigue at all, offers very little new and is so implausible and ridiculous. The concept was not a derivative one as such, but the execution is and is also too conventional, extremely dull and bland, often very hard to take at face value even with what it was going for (understand the turning-brain-off-at-door thing but the film went too far the other way) and seemed resistant to take any risks. Two points in its favour is some atmosphere in the lighting and that the beginning somewhat showed a promise in providing some unsettlement and fun. Both are too far and between, any atmospheric lighting is wasted by most of it being drab, sloppy at best effects, a too compact setting, haphazard editing and some photography that induces nausea. Meanwhile the film goes down south very quickly and doesn't recover. Direction is at best pedestrian and this does affect the pacing and the direction of the actors. The acting is at best risible with no exceptions, they are all as bad as each other so picking out a dishonourable mention is hard, and the character interaction is very bland and sometimes random. From start to finish, 'Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies' badly lacks tension or suspense, which immediately dilutes the atmosphere. Nothing scares and it even for a horror with comic elements goes well overboard on the witless and juvenile humour and nothing scary or creative at all, which is why there is so much predictability. Everything is easily foreseeable long before it happens and the zombies are more goofy than creepy. The script never sounds natural and the cheese and childish factor is sky high and the interest factor low as can be. The story is ruined by being paper thin, useless padding and a very erratic pace, sometimes rushed, others draggy. As with some recent viewings, it did feel too much like a short film stretched out to feature length with nowhere near enough content to fill it. A lot of it doesn't make sense either and is intelligence insultingly ridiculous. The characters are never interesting, even with few attempts to which are so flimsily developed that it is difficult to care for any of them, and frustrate with the way they behave. So many stupid and illogical character behaviours here matched by the far-fetched ending. In conclusion, a mess. 2/10 Bethany Cox

Of course when you have a low budget film, don't expect an extraordinary movie. There are films where the director and writer produce a wonderful story without any effects and good acting. But this is just terrible. The acting needs lots of improving as they didn't seem to show any talent. In some parts you could see that it was all a joke to them. At times it made you cringe and look away from the TV, not because of the blood and gore (if you want to call it that) but because of the lines actors used: childish, nonsense and practically pathetic. I would be too embarrassed to flirt this film to anyone and to say how good it is would just be an extreme joke. Credit for trying but good films can be written and directed without trying to hard especially if the budget isn't there.

Plez overlook the 20 minute rule on the budget zombie flick. Everything about silly zombie story is just silly and silly .... but you can tell by the actors they surely must have had a hoot while making it. If you are thread thin budget zombie movie fan then this one is not to be skipped. Full of dumb laffs and the 'girlfriends' are hot.

Low budget zombie flick clocking in under 90 minutes and that's okay because in the beginning when we are at the fair it takes a bit too long and all cliches do come along. The bands performing all to long, People arriving at the fair, too long, but luckily for the flick it turns into a zombie flick just before you think, no this is bad. Funny to see that the director tried to add the lesbian bad ass girls into it with a little nudity. The effects used are from okay to nicely done with editing to really bad (explosions) at the end when everything is destroyed. Overall above mediocre for such a low budget flicks. Gore 1,5/5 Nudity 0,5/5 Effects 1/5 Story 2/5 Comedy 0/5

It's definitely not Director Mark Newton's best, but it's worth checking out. The story follows some pretty interesting characters in the Down South part of the country. The zombie kills are funny, and the comedy will get you to laugh most of the time. It gets fairly gory, too, and it keeps the show rollin' along. To all fans of the late '80s original Predator movie... Keep your ears listening for the famous line "Get to the chopper!"

I enjoyed this movie. It is Comedy-Horror... but it's more serious and action oriented than I expected. Fans of Sharknado take note - it should be right up your alley!

If you're looking for Citizen Kane, this isn't your movie. But if you want to sit down to popcorn and a good time, this film fits the bill. If you like silly, zombie gore, give 'Southern Fried' a chance.

Unlike most zombie movies, be this one is almost decent. While the sfx are amateurish, the direction and sound are ok. The acting Run's the gamut from bad to nearly ok, and the story is decent. Turns out a chemical to kill kudzu is the culprit. I'd be ok if I never saw this again, but it didn't hurt my brain like so many others.