moviesorfilm:

Entertaining, although extremely short, documentary produced for the Starz channel regarding zombies and zombie movie making. The main focus of this documentary seemed to be a George Romero lovefest (which isnt a bad thing!). I did enjoy the scenes from various zombie movies although the majority were from the Romero productions with a slight nod to the Resident Evil franchise. I wish the filmmaker had spent a little more time on the Wade Davis angle (The Serpent and The Rainbow)--it was an interesting segment regarding the botanical answer to zombification that was much too brief. If you are a fan of zombie movies and don't mind a brief, fluffy piece on the films of George Romero, this is the documentary for you. Recommended.

w00f:

Basically a history of the zombie genre since "Night of the Living Dead" and a paean to George Romero with passing acknowledgment of what came before. Good fun for fans, nonetheless. I particularly like that it discusses a bit about "Graveyard Alive," a lesser-known, atypical zombie flick written and directed by women and having quite a different take on the mythos (Netf|ix has it; see it if you haven't already!)

lastliberal:

The opportunity to sit down and listen to George Romero, Tom Savini, Max Brooks and others that have been involved in the resurgence of zombies in recent years was golden. Romero is acknowledge by all to be the grandfather, godfather, whatever kind of father you want of the modern zombie movie. His Night of the Living Dead, was the beginning of the resurgence. The fact that it was a highly political film was discussed and added to the pleasure. Seeing the different forms of makeup and the gradual changes in makeup was also something that will help us enjoy these movies. There were many commentators, and, if things go the way Romero says, and the genre dies soon only to reemerge in the future, there are many of us that will continue to watch, and await the next step in the evolving genre.

BloodyShadows:

If you're hoping for a global, comphrensive review of Zombie cinema and its fans, this is not it. Rather, this film should be titled. "We Love George Romero, And Mel Brooks' son writes good books." Otherwise, I certainly enjoyed it for what it is. However, they do take time to knock on modern zombies who run, made popular by the 2004 Dawn of the Dead remake. Yet, despite using dozens of clips from that movie, they can't bring anyone from it in to discuss why they wanted their zombies to run. Rather, back to a "Romero did it better" theme. I love Romero, and if you do too, you'll enjoy this short doc. But, it hardly encompasses the full realm of tried and true Zombie mania.

J. Henry:

I love zombie movies. But this was much too light for anyone caught up in zombiamania already. If you havent seen a zombie film, this will walk you through only a small handful of the basics, and even then, dont expect to learn much about the films. Really, this will only tell you the difference between the Romero Slow and want to eat people Zombies, the New Fast Zombies and the original, pre-Romero Zombies that dont want to eat you. oh wait, I just told you about them, no need to rent this now (that is how shallow this documentary digs).

Chase Bouz:

Zombiemania was a good little diversion. That was all it was however, as it really provided no new insight on the zombie legend, nor did it really take a good look at the flood of zombie movies and books that seem to be coming out nonstop right now. Watch if you are a hardcore zombie fan.