High school is not the only thing these students are worried about
If you liked Squid Games and Train to Busan then you are in for a ride for Netflix’s, All of Us Are Dead.
This coming-of-age zombie apocalypse horror begins in a science teacher’s lab when a student gets bitten by a hamster that has something a lot worse than rabies.
As the student eventually gets sent to the infirmary, one bite from her is all it takes for this story to spiral.
One bite is all it takes for not only most of Hyosan High to turn into human eating zombies but most of the city as well.
Meanwhile, surviving students begin to fight for their lives as they search for shelter and a possible safe way out.
While fighting for their lives, they begin to find out that not everyone they knew is who they seemed to be. Friends soon become enemies and enemies soon become friends, the question is, will they make it out alive?
Now, it is hard to get invested into shows nowadays as they all usually have the same concept, especially when it comes to one with a zombie theme. However, this Korean drama makes it interesting with its own little take on the theme.
The approach they took with this drama made it such a complex story as it isn’t just humans going around shooting zombies, it’s a mix of a coming-of-age story not just dealing with the horrors of high school but of surviving in general.
It takes a deep route of not only seeing high school students try and survive an apocalyptic situation but all emotions that may be experienced. Everything from losing hope to feeling guilty to feeling anger and acting on it is portrayed.One aspect that amazed me was the acting. Many fans of Squid Game will most likely remember actress Lee Yoo-mi who was player 240.
During this show we get to see her portray a character that is completely different from the other, which showcases her talent.
Another talented actor is Park Solomon who plays one of the main leads in the drama as Lee Su-hyeok.He portrays his character well as the one who is seen as the strong and dependable guy.
Besides the acting, the cinematography is something that should be praised as the effects within the show are very convincing, especially with the fast-paced zombies that we do not get to see much when it comes to entertainment.
All in all, this Korean drama will keep you on the edge of your seat with not only its plot but acting and crazy realistic zombies as well.
If you enjoy suspenseful and emotionally driven shows, as well as the occasional zombie theme, then feel free to stream All of Us Are Dead on Netflix now.
