OVERLORD is another addition to the small but ever-growing subgenre of Nazi-themed horror movies, which usually involve zombies and the like. It's similar in plot and tone to FRANKENSTEIN'S ARMY but more mainstream and less grindhouse in feel, although it still proves a gritty and gruesome adventure. I think the idea of American paratroops facing zombie experiments during the D-Day invasion is a great one, so this had to handle the concept really badly for me not to enjoy it. However, it's all good. The main characters are interesting and generally likeable; the villains are nasty and scheming; the zombies themselves sufficiently icky and horrible. Extensive CGI is used to depict certain fiery moments and the effect is chaotic, which is as it should be. Despite copious bloodshed this goes down the action rather than horror route, and works well in that regard despite cliches popping up regularly. I enjoyed it.
Review of Overlord
