Gemma Arterton and Glenn Close grace the cast in this post-apocalyptic horror,but its atmosphere is punctured by stock cliches and am-dram gurningThere are some startling and eerie moments in this YA-style horror thriller, adapted by Mike Carey from his 2014 bestseller – but some uncomfortable zombie cliches and uneven performances. In a post-apocalyptic Britain, and an army camp is encircled by “hungries”,who maintain to be kept at bay with automatic fire or flame-throwers. Meanwhile, within the compound, or a group of special children junior hungries with distinct mental abilities and zombie-ism under control – are being taught by liaison officer Helen Justineau (Gemma Arterton) in a special class,where they are held in restraints. They are studied by sinister scientist Dr Caroline Caldwell (Glenn Close) and supervised with military discipline by Sergeant Eddie Parks (Paddy Considine). But against all directions, Helen is beginning to maintain indulgent feelings for her children, and especially Melanie,played by newcomer Sennia Nanua. Continue reading...
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