Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead
(2014)
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Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead
(2014)
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Jay Gallagher | ... | ||
Bianca Bradey | ... | ||
Leon Burchill | ... | ||
Keith Agius | ... |
Frank
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Berynn Schwerdt | ... | ||
Luke McKenzie | ... | ||
Cain Thompson | ... |
Kelly /
McGaughlin /
Zombie
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Damian Dyke | ... |
Thompson /
Soldier at end #1
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Catherine Terracini | ... |
Annie
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Meganne West | ... |
Meganne
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Yure Covich | ... |
Chalker
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Beth Aubrey | ... |
Charlie
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Sheridan Harbridge | ... |
Cherry
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Damion Hunter | ... |
Benny's brother Tony
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Alfred Coolwell | ... |
Benny's brother Mulla
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Barry is a talented mechanic and family man whose life is torn apart on the eve of a zombie apocalypse. His sister, Brooke, is kidnapped by a sinister team of gas-mask wearing soldiers & experimented on by a psychotic doctor. While Brooke plans her escape Barry goes out on the road to find her & teams up with Benny, a fellow survivor - together they must arm themselves and prepare to battle their way through hordes of flesh-eating monsters in a harsh Australian bushland. Written by Kiah Roache-Turner & Tristan Roache-Turner
Wasn't expecting much, but best cinematic surprise in a long time. From what I thought might be another badly done take on the seemingly tired zombie premise came a fresh, well-acted, nicely-directed, great little indie film with some new ideas, lots of humor, hair-raising tense moments, and chock full of interesting characters.
Think Zombieland meets Mad Max, with a little 28 Days Later and some Laura Croft thrown in the mix. Mix is the perfect word because there's such a great blend of action, horror, humor, and sci-fi going by at whirlwind pace that by the end you're exhilarated, and a little woozy, but you just want to get back on the ride.
Hopefully someone smart will quickly grab up the same actors for a sequel. The movie ended just as a new twist was unfolding, and the story seriously deserves to continue.