One of the most original takes on a zombie apocalypse, told from the point-of-view of a DJ at his remote place of work. The major events unfold in the world outside the radio station, while he pieces together what his happening with his minimal crew. This sounds like a way to make a film on a limited budget, but the stripped-down technique is really the best way to tell this story, especially once we learn this virus isn’t spread thru contact and biting but through language.
The mystery of a word virus is a really big swing, one that could’ve made this more of an esoteric film, but it opens up an original niche for zombie storytelling, one that ties in perfectly with the radio station setting. While reports of riots and chaos come in from the outside world, the DJ comes to understand the responsibility of what he says and the people who listen to him. (The metaphor is obvious and the film never feels the need to underline it.)
Stephen McHattie has been kicking around since the 70s, but this is the part that will define his career. He perfect, from the cowboy hat look to the low timbre of his voice. This is also a good recommendation for people who don’t like too much gore. Because most of the violence happens in the world outside, you get all of the tension with sparing amounts of blood.
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