For an indy film this is probably a bit better than a 3 out of 10, but in general it only gets a 3. The effects aren't horrible and at least they have some adults playing adult roles rather than all kids as a lot of indy low budget horror films do. The acting is very wooden, but at least they had a better "display" than some films in the shoestring budget category. It's filmed a lot inside a building rather than a friend's basement. The plot as a whole isn't the worst. It's a Resident Evil rip off about an evil corporation invading a small town and an outbreak makes people into zombies. I would have liked to have seen some sort of creatures rather than the big baddie just be another "super" zombie. I try not to write spoilers but this review has one so be warned!! SPOILER ALERT!!! Not only do some of the cast just seem to shrug past the zombies (the same ones are recycled over and over but at least they have more then 5 people playing them). But one of the plot twists really doesn't fly with me. The deputy who goes inside turns out to be on the evil corporations payroll. He kills one of the other employees in cold blood and then meets with the head bad guy in an office talking about cleaning up the mess. The deputy has just shown us that he is a real bad person too and talks like he can clean it up (meaning kill all the surviving witnesses) no problem. But then 2 seconds later, he is helping them out. There was no real "change of heart" emotion or anything to make me feel that this bad guy went from killing an innocent guy just minutes ago and then talking about taking everyone out no problem to being their savior. There was no incident or anything to make me buy into this. Worth watching if you are a fan of low budget flicks, otherwise you will not enjoy this.
12 Reviews
just a laugh
tman-2124 December 2008
Warning: Spoilers
This film is perfect for over the top cheesy zombie lovers. its a film you can laugh at from the acting to the terrible zombie action. that being said, i gave this a 4 outta 10 for effort cos horror is a hard genre to make. going down the list the bad points of this film were as following.
#Bad make up #terrible sound and sound effects #really bad continuity #cheesy dialogue #one song played through the whole film #stein couldn't act and in my opinion one of the worst I've seen #terrible ending #racist moment and stealing Simpson's character named
the good points #good costume #police officers seemed to have the best acting exp #the actors with less lines or small roles did appear to be better #good attempt with gore
i don't wanna bad mouth the film, its funny to watch cos of these bad points and i think thats what makes this film OK. if it was any better i don't think it would of made any difference but it wouldn't be interesting to see a remake with all the same cast as i believe they have possibly improved over the last 7 years.
#Bad make up #terrible sound and sound effects #really bad continuity #cheesy dialogue #one song played through the whole film #stein couldn't act and in my opinion one of the worst I've seen #terrible ending #racist moment and stealing Simpson's character named
the good points #good costume #police officers seemed to have the best acting exp #the actors with less lines or small roles did appear to be better #good attempt with gore
i don't wanna bad mouth the film, its funny to watch cos of these bad points and i think thats what makes this film OK. if it was any better i don't think it would of made any difference but it wouldn't be interesting to see a remake with all the same cast as i believe they have possibly improved over the last 7 years.
If a jaded adult horror fan and innocent beginning young fan can both enjoy it, i'm going to have to say that YOU will too!!
igor-8624 October 2003
I actually had a hard time remembering that this IS an indie film - better than indie and yet still not 'major' production house - Biohazardous delivers a fun time with a punch... a bloody gorey punch that's bound for your veins!
Excellent sound effects and smooth dialogue helps the clear, steady picture work it's magic and make you forget it's indie... The music was well done and very appropriate per scene, albeit it was a bit too quiet on occasion and could have used some background music. The acting was most definately above average for indie films and some of these young stars just may be headed for bigger things. And finally, the story. Innovative with a familiar ring. Part 'the stand' and part 'night of the living dead' but all twisted around in it's own path.
The closeup of the eyeball on the scientist as he dies, the reference to Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and the backstory were wonderful elements. But perhaps the most surprising of all [and i mean this in the best way] was the fact that i enjoyed it immensely - and it was a gore fest in the truest sense of the word. I normally don't like the gore but found myself both amused and entertained.
And to make matters worse, i let the 6 year old watch it not knowing exactly how gory it would get - and he LOVED it! I try covering his eyes while the zombies are tearing the flesh off the newly dead and he's pushing me away saying 'wow', 'wicked', and my favorite 'that was just sick' with a big cheesy grin...
If a jaded adult horror fan and innocent beginning young fan can both enjoy it, i'm going to have to say that YOU will too!! Rating? Without a doubt 4 stars - it's not in theaters, so you might want to hunt down a copy asap for the collection, especially if you are a gorehound or zombie lover!
As reported by Horrorwench of Horror-Web.Com
Excellent sound effects and smooth dialogue helps the clear, steady picture work it's magic and make you forget it's indie... The music was well done and very appropriate per scene, albeit it was a bit too quiet on occasion and could have used some background music. The acting was most definately above average for indie films and some of these young stars just may be headed for bigger things. And finally, the story. Innovative with a familiar ring. Part 'the stand' and part 'night of the living dead' but all twisted around in it's own path.
The closeup of the eyeball on the scientist as he dies, the reference to Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and the backstory were wonderful elements. But perhaps the most surprising of all [and i mean this in the best way] was the fact that i enjoyed it immensely - and it was a gore fest in the truest sense of the word. I normally don't like the gore but found myself both amused and entertained.
And to make matters worse, i let the 6 year old watch it not knowing exactly how gory it would get - and he LOVED it! I try covering his eyes while the zombies are tearing the flesh off the newly dead and he's pushing me away saying 'wow', 'wicked', and my favorite 'that was just sick' with a big cheesy grin...
If a jaded adult horror fan and innocent beginning young fan can both enjoy it, i'm going to have to say that YOU will too!! Rating? Without a doubt 4 stars - it's not in theaters, so you might want to hunt down a copy asap for the collection, especially if you are a gorehound or zombie lover!
As reported by Horrorwench of Horror-Web.Com
Entertaining, but make sure you rent it, not buy it.
Zombified_66018 June 2006
As far as zero-budget c-movie shot-on-video horror goes, Biohazardous is pretty good. It has a fair few zombies, a lot of zombie vs human action in it's second half and some good direction. Still, fact of the matter is it's still a video-shot basement flick with no budget whatsoever. It's better than almost all the video-shot basement horror I've seen to date, but it has to be said that's not saying a lot, given that all I really have to compare it with are movies like Killjoy, Death Tunnel or the Bloody Murder series. In this company Biohazardous is king of all kings. Outside of this company it's really ropey though.
The odd thing is that it isn't the lacklustre special effects, the dodgy acting or the patchy camera-work that keelhauls it...it's the decision to make it a 'teen' movie that derails the film. I don't really understand why , other than general demographic, all low-budget horror movies have a teen cast. Biohazardous didn't need to be a teen movie and suffers for the half hour we're subjected to the young cast listening to generic metal music (because all teenagers spend every five minutes of their lives listening to bargain basement Korn copyists, don't you know) and smoking joints. Once it's over with, Biohazardous is an energetic, daft and enjoyable zombie-muncher, but guys, why the half-baked Cry_wolf rubbish at the start?
Still, maybe I'm getting too old for this s**t. If you ignore the mentally challenged key cast, there's a lot to like. These plus-points run the gamut from a subtle sense of self-deprecating humour, through a zombie vicar right through to a chainsaw attack that left a wide grin on my face. This is quite a fun movie, almost so much fun you'll forget it's shot on a camcorder in what seems to only be three corridors and a deserted section of park. It's fast paced once it get's it's groove on (about 25 minutes in) and it doesn't skimp on the gore either, with a lot of gross zombie-munching shots.
It isn't Citizen Kane, and people aren't going to be shopping The Shining off their top horror lists on Amazon to make way for this either. Still, if you're beered up and seek a cool horror rental, Biohazardous could be right up your dark, rat-infested alley.
The odd thing is that it isn't the lacklustre special effects, the dodgy acting or the patchy camera-work that keelhauls it...it's the decision to make it a 'teen' movie that derails the film. I don't really understand why , other than general demographic, all low-budget horror movies have a teen cast. Biohazardous didn't need to be a teen movie and suffers for the half hour we're subjected to the young cast listening to generic metal music (because all teenagers spend every five minutes of their lives listening to bargain basement Korn copyists, don't you know) and smoking joints. Once it's over with, Biohazardous is an energetic, daft and enjoyable zombie-muncher, but guys, why the half-baked Cry_wolf rubbish at the start?
Still, maybe I'm getting too old for this s**t. If you ignore the mentally challenged key cast, there's a lot to like. These plus-points run the gamut from a subtle sense of self-deprecating humour, through a zombie vicar right through to a chainsaw attack that left a wide grin on my face. This is quite a fun movie, almost so much fun you'll forget it's shot on a camcorder in what seems to only be three corridors and a deserted section of park. It's fast paced once it get's it's groove on (about 25 minutes in) and it doesn't skimp on the gore either, with a lot of gross zombie-munching shots.
It isn't Citizen Kane, and people aren't going to be shopping The Shining off their top horror lists on Amazon to make way for this either. Still, if you're beered up and seek a cool horror rental, Biohazardous could be right up your dark, rat-infested alley.
Terrible movie
dont_trust_clowns3 June 2019
Fun splat flick!
zombiekid355 August 2004
A fun ride for fans of low budget horror flicks. While BIOHAZARDOUS is one of those love it or hate it films. I loved it! It's a B-movie that shows what a few talented people can do with next to no budget. Sure, it's got it cheese factor, but if your a fan of these type of SOV flicks, then your going to have a great time with Biohazardous. The Mr. Stine character has got to be one of the best villains in a b-movie in years! However, if b-movies aren't your thing, I recommend renting before you buy. I also must mention the FX in the film are head and shoulders above most the crap out there these days. All in all, I'd say Biohazardous is an inspiration for all no-budget horror filmmakers out there. A cult film in the first degree!
Great little flick!
gorenight7 March 2003
Fun little zombie opus. Well written and acted with plenty of gore. Extremely low budget, but a fun ride for splatter fans!
One of the better zombie flick of the last few years. Highly recommended for fans of B-movies.
One of the better zombie flick of the last few years. Highly recommended for fans of B-movies.
sweet!
cubbylover4525 April 2003
Biohazardous is a nice homage to Romero's famous zombie flicks. While this film never reaches the highest of any of his films, it is a really sweet zombie flick non the less. This extremely low budget flick is a fun ride, very bloody and surprisingly well acted and written. I'd love to see what these guys would do with a serious budget.
While the movie is certainly not without it's problems, it's one of the most entertaining SOV horror flicks I've seen.
five stars!
While the movie is certainly not without it's problems, it's one of the most entertaining SOV horror flicks I've seen.
five stars!
There should have been a warning on the box!
driscmark5 March 2003
Biohazardous is probably one of the worst movies ever made. Zombies?? Give me a break. And the movie was shot with a cam corder!! I know, I know, we're all on a budget, but come on, I spent four dollars to rent the DVD and what I ended up with was worthless.
Worth watching for trivia value !
lavo-0194010 April 2021
Clearly, this is a very low budget and poorly acted... but that's why anyone might like it !
The film's trivia value revolves around the fact, this is Katheryn Winnick's first film (her previous work was on Telly : "Psi Factor", "Student Bodies" and "Sydney Fox") and Sprague Grayden's second (her first was in 1989 "Dad").
The film's trivia value revolves around the fact, this is Katheryn Winnick's first film (her previous work was on Telly : "Psi Factor", "Student Bodies" and "Sydney Fox") and Sprague Grayden's second (her first was in 1989 "Dad").
Biohazardous To Your Health...
azathothpwiggins13 September 2021
A group of young people trespasses on the property of a secret facility known as Gentech, so they can drink beer and smoke pot. They have no idea that the government is carrying out dangerous biological experiments there.
Oh no!
Something goes awry in the Gentech lab! Now, before these teens can say "Pass the blunt", flesh-consuming zombies arise in search of warm food!
BIOHAZARDOUS is a bloody, ultra-cheeezey, low-budget film. It's what might happen if George A. Romero had had his brain removed and replaced with Styrofoam packing pellets. Well, maybe not that good...
Oh no!
Something goes awry in the Gentech lab! Now, before these teens can say "Pass the blunt", flesh-consuming zombies arise in search of warm food!
BIOHAZARDOUS is a bloody, ultra-cheeezey, low-budget film. It's what might happen if George A. Romero had had his brain removed and replaced with Styrofoam packing pellets. Well, maybe not that good...
Super suckfest!
filmguy66-112 October 2003
This movies sucked in so many ways it's hard to actually call it a movie. I was shot on a home movie camera with some of the cheesiest effects I've ever seen. The diretor obviously saw Resident Evil but didn't learn a thing about suspense or horror. Dialogue and acting... if you want to call it that, laughable and not in any good kind of way. Oh yeah, and did I mention it's boring. How do you make a boring zombie film? Take my advice rent 28 days later and watch it five times before you even consider this chunk of dreck.
Note to director, I want my money back fool!
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Note to director, I want my money back fool!
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