2009NR96 minutesWhen four corrupt policemen invade a gangster's hideout near Paris to avenge the death of their colleague, they quickly find themselves outmanned, outgunned and trapped. That is, until a legion of vicious zombies swarms through the building. Now, the cops, the crooks and the undead are swept up in a bloody three-way rampage. Yannick Dahan and Benjamin Rocher direct this gore-filled French thriller that stars Jo Prestia and Eriq Ebouaney.
For the past 5-8 years, French filmmakers have been kicking Hollywood’s butt when it comes to horror films. Films such as “Martyrs”, “Inside” and “High Tension” have portrayed the darkness of human nature to a level that pushes the envelope; this have always surprised me when my friends would appear shocked that I own such films in my collection. I guess they see horror as mere entertainment and I smile whenever they don’t get to laugh and instead … more
**1/2 out of **** If you like your zombies served fast and your action served with a side-dish of brutality; then the French zombie-action film "The Horde" is likely to be your wet dream. Probably not one of your fondest, but a fond one nevertheless. I admire it for just going fucking berserk for long periods of time and thoroughly entertaining my thirst for blood, guts, and the undead while leaving all deep characterization and narrative credibility at the door. As a film … more
Set in France, a small group of underground police officers with Ouessem (Jean-Pierre Martins) being a part of the number, stage a sneak attack on a Nigerian drug cartel lead by Adewale (Eriq Ebouaney), with intentions on exacting street justice. The raid ends in disaster and the cops are captured by the drug pushers. Soon, the two groups find themselves battling with the undead and an uneasy truce is called. Trapped in a highrise with access to numerous firearms. The groups join forces with their … more