Silent Night, Zombie Night (2009)

Frank and his partner Nash are on patrol when a zombie apocalypse starts. There is no explanation.  Nash has put in for a transfer because Frank punched him in the face.  It’s never revealed exactly why that happened, but Nash is  in love with Frank’s wife, who is planning on leaving him because he’s an asshole. 

The three of them hole up in Nash’s apartment. But Frank is concerned they’ll run out of food so he goes out to see what he can find. The biggest thing he finds is a guy hiding in an attic.

Shortly after that a Hummer shows up with other survivors. But nothing can go right in the zombie apocalypse. So when Frank sends the potential rescuer over to get the guy in the attic, you know that either they are done for, or only a few are coming back.

This is basically a drama about a husband and wife on the brink of  divorce, with some zombies that appear occasionally.  So much of this is people talking about their feelings and realizing their own flaws. I don’t think a zombie apocalypse is suddenly going to make Frank self aware.  Also I don’t care about the characters and I don’t care about their feelings.  They’re not that likable. 

As with any movie that takes place in Los Angeles or where there is no snow, it never looks like Christmas. The only reason you know it’s holiday time is they mention it and Nash already bought gifts.  

Cringeworthy dialogue:

That’s kind of the difference between streamers and roamers. Almond Joys got nuts. Mounds don’t.

The zombie who is never in focus peaks out from behind the car

Why?!?  Why is she never in focus?

She has this look for most of the movie.

This may be the most awkward running I’ve ever seen