Zombiepura (Chinese: 尸杀军营), is a 2018 Singaporean horror comedy film directed by Jacen Tan.[1][2][3] The film stars Alaric Tay and Benjamin Heng.[4] The film was the first widely released Singaporean zombie film.[5]
| Zombiepura | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jacen Tan |
| Produced by | Alaric Tay Benjamin Heng |
| Starring | |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Shaw Organisation |
Release dates |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | Singapore |
| Languages | English Mandarin |
| Budget | $900,000 |
| Box office | $359,232 |
Plot
editIn a remote army camp, soldiers start collapsing and rising as zombies. Lazy reservist Tan Kayu and the tough Sergeant Lee Siao On have to put aside their differences in order to survive. They are joined by a woman and her daughter, who sold military supplies in the camp.
Cast
edit- Alaric Tay as Tan Kayu[6][7]
- Benjamin Heng as Lee Siao On[6][8]
- Joey Pink Lai[9][10]
- Chen Xiuhuan[11][12]
- Richard Low as Mad Dog Lee[11]
- Haresh Tilani[11]
Release
editThe film premiered at the 2018 Scream Asia Film Festival on October 19.[11] The film was released in theatres on 25 October 2018.[13][14]
Reception
editChen Yunhong of Lianhe Zaobao gave the film three stars out of five for entertainment and one star out of five for art.[15] John Lui of The Straits Times gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5 in his review of the film, stating, "When the puzzle pieces shown in the first act come together neatly in the second, there is a tremendous sense of satisfaction. However, the third act comes and all the hard work unravels."[16] Douglas Tseng of today also gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5 in his review of the film, stating, "Sometimes, the action is more perspiration than inspiration, while pacing is an issue. At 83 minutes (shorter if you omit the end-credits), it still feels a tad sluggish."[17]
References
edit- ^ Lui, John (24 October 2018). "How Zombiepura, Singapore's first widely-released local zombie film, was brought to life". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Tseng, Douglas (31 October 2018). "The Zombie Trainers Of 'Zombiepura': We Have To Get The Actors To Let Go And Be As Scary And Disgusting As They Possibly Can". 8 DAYS. Singapore. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ 李亦筠 (8 September 2018). ""亚洲惊叫电影节"推出11部片 本地片《尸杀军营》 有《尸杀列车》恐怖感". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ 陈韵红 (30 November 2017). "本地首部丧尸片《尸杀军营》 动用300临记当 '丧尸'". Lianhe Wanbao. Singapore.
- ^ Lui, John (9 August 2018). "What scares Singaporeans". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- ^ a b Lui, John (25 October 2018). "Long road to zombie film". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ 林明文 (6 April 2018). "《尸杀军营》假戏真做 郑良雄驱蚊膏涂眼". Shin Min Daily News. Singapore.
- ^ 李亦筠 (1 December 2017). "《尸杀军营》筹备辛苦 导演与演员差点变 "活尸"". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore.
- ^ Wong, Mavis (24 October 2018). "Movie role for Miss Universe Singapore, New Face alumna". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- ^ 李亦筠 (15 October 2018). "《尸杀军营》女主角黎格欣 哭到泪干求助眼药水". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d Loh, Victor (23 September 2018). "7 years in the making, local zombie flick Zombiepura was born out of an army camp". today. Singapore. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ 李亦筠 (1 April 2018). "火辣美姐黎格欣 本地活尸片演出女主角". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ 林明文 (8 October 2018). "《尸杀军营》vs《尸杀帝国》 隔周上映 '新韩活尸' 刀枪对战". Shin Min Daily News. Singapore.
- ^ 陈韵红 (23 October 2018). "《尸杀军营》拍"烂脸戏" 爱美的陈秀环坦言"心情不美"". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ 陈韵红 (25 October 2018). "军营丧尸片玩人心". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Lui, John (25 October 2018). "Visual metaphor for life in the military". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Tseng, Douglas (25 October 2018). "S'pore's First Zombie Flick 'Zombiepura' Draws Mixed Pleasures". today. Singapore. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
External links
edit- Zombiepura at IMDb