Introduction
The movie Zombie land lies in the genre of Horror Movies. It is a thrilling horror movie starring Columbus (Einsenberg), Tallahassee (Harrelson), con-team sisters Wichita (stone) and Little Rock (Brisling). Columbus is a shy character, one that uses preventive measures to live. Tallahassee, on the other hand, is a character with jilts and gut, a mean and brutal person whose policy is to kill as many zombies as possible. Columbus life takes a turn when he meets with Tallahassee (Robert). After an exceeded standoff where they continuously point their guns to each other, the two decides to team up on their journey and work together. Columbus is on his way to Columbus in his search for his parents while Tallahassee is on his way to Tallahassee. Tallahassee has a crazy obsession of certain candies’ called twinkles, and he is after supermarkets and stores in search of them. The two encounter, Wichita, a character played by Emma Stone. She is in the company of a younger sister, Little Rock, played by Abigail Brisling. The two use different and adverse tactics to stay alive in the horror-infested land. Columbus has a certain liking effect for Wichita, but his chances are derailed by the fact that he is in the company of Tallahassee (Robert). The movie is a complete success, one whose script would be likable by anyone. It seems to have an anti-climax effect. This keeps one glued to the screen. It then proves Stephen King article on why we love horror movies (Stephen). Stephen claims that, at some point, all humans are mentally ill, and it only the degrees to which people show it that matters. He claims that by going to watch a horror film, we are daring ones innermost nightmares. This is true since the numbers of people who enjoy horror movies are countless (Robert). The movie is a success from the very start. Using humor, incorporated with pangs of fearful zombies, and the use of contrasting characters, the movie Zombie Land is a successful one.
Everything in the movie Zombie Land seems to take an instant success. This ranges from the casting, the screen writing and the cinematography. One would not imagine a horror movie that includes the use of humor as a sub target to reach its climax. However, Zombie Land takes on a different perspective. The casting continuously flows with the movie throughout, blending well with the characters that seem fit to play their role (Robert). The use of different lighting systems at different scenes only adds to the success of the movie. During scene eight, it is dark, and Columbus and Tallahassee are on the road with their car. It takes a certain mechanical problem, and they go out to try to fix the car. When they are outside, two zombies creep out of the woods. At this instant, there is a stroke of lightning, which accompanies the emerging of the zombies. This is a superb way to infuse fear on audiences, thus my assertion that the casting was superb. This proves what Stephen King is trying to put across in his article, why we love horror movies. Stephen claims that people’s response to horror movies is what keeps them yearning for more (Stephen). At this scene of the movie, one cannot help but feel some truth into his words. The cinematography goes well with the characters action and speech. It brings out the intended humor, pun and sometimes irony. The infusion of the three styles in the movie also plays a prominent role in contributing to its success. This is unique because it gives the listeners a sense of relation. This is beneficial to most directors and movie producers (Robert). They tend to create a relatable liking for the movie with the audience. In the case of Zombie Land, this has been successful.
The other aspect of the movie that has led to it success is the characters in the movie. They have a superb way of bringing out the best in their acting. They keep a person fully on course with the movie, a unique trait about Zombie Land. They are responsible for the successful horror comedy hybrid. Haralson’s Tallahassee has a pathetic weakness, his addiction to twinkle candy. He, however, keeps the movie going with his addiction. One wonders how a bad person like him, would have an addiction resembling a 5-year-old child (Robert). This contributes to the role of humor in the movie. He is all over the movie, bashing and killing zombies, in a funny way that leaves the audience smiling. His facial expressions are enough to trigger a laughing response in one’s body. His overboard nature is subdued by the shy Columbus. Together the two bring out irony at its best. His presence is enough to stop the angry nature of Tallahassee from consuming most of the movie. His romance aspect and shy trait also contribute to the success of the movie. The female characters are nothing short of humor and brilliance. Wichita is the hard rock type of girl, who does not tolerate nonsense. Her sister, Little Stone is a shy girl who knows how to pretend. Together, the two are responsible for the twisting tales of irony because they are able to play around and con the two men. There is no perfect movie, without a twist of love and romance in the movie (Robert). This comes when Columbus falls for Wichita. The awkward moments the two create are superb and hilarious. There is indeed more to the characters that one would expect. Together the whole bunch of characters provides the audience with a seamless chemistry, which instantly strikes a chord.
Conclusion
Since time in memorial, Zombie films have been continuously valued for their endless satirical qualities. However, Zombie Land does not aspire to any commentary about the undead in the commercial society. It has a lovely line of course, with twists and turns. This is evident with Columbus emotional frigidity, not to mention his fear and resilience of social contact. The movie seems to take a different stand on horror films. The producers and scriptwriters have been successful in providing a twist of humor with the incorporation of grotesque scenes of Zombies. While one may sit at fret on the zombies at one scene, one may also find himself smiling at the next scene. This has contributed a fabulous deal to the success of the movie. The movie falls perfectly in Stephen King’s article on why we love horror movies. King argues that horror films provide an excellent forum where people would re-establish their feelings of normality (Stephen). This proves to be true throughout the movie.
Works Cited
Robert Ebert. Review of Zombie Land. 2009. Web. 15 February 2013.
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<http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090930/REVIEWS/909309991>
Stephen King. Why we Crave Horror Movies. 2012. Web. 15 February 2013.Retrieved on 15feb
2013 from
<http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/why-we-love-scary-movies?page=2>
