I could barely make it through this movie because despite the plot (middling), the actors were SO BAD. I'm literally typing in other words just so that IMDB will let me tell you how bad the acting was.
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Interesting storyline but OMG the acting
hkgtcpv14 July 2022
Low budget, low key zombie movie...
paul_haakonsen21 July 2022
Well, I have to admit that when I stumbled upon this 2021 movie here in 2022, and seeing that it was a zombie movie, then of course I needed no persuasion to sit down and watch it. Sure, I had not even heard about this movie from writer Diane Janna and director Ding Wang, but it being a zombie movie was all that I needed to know.
The movie's cover/poster seemed interesting, but it was actually overselling the movie, because the movie itself was rather mundane and generic. But hey, I managed to get through it on the account of it being a zombie movie. However, if you are a zombie aficionado like me, then this is hardly an outstanding foray into the zombie genre.
The storyline in "World Ends at Camp Z" is pretty straight forward. In fact, the storyline is rather simplistic and doesn't bring anything new to the zombie genre. Of course it is a spin-off on the worldwide pandemic that we are still struggling with in real life, just made into a tale of the reanimated dead. So you're not exactly in for a grand cinematic experience here.
The acting performances in "World Ends at Camp Z" were a bit wooden for the most parts. There were some performances that stood out and helped to make the movie watchable. But you're not in for an award-winning performance here.
With "World Ends at Camp Z" being a zombie movie, then you might be disappointed with the zombies in the movie being fast, agile runners with their faces painted gray - but forgetting to paint the exposed skin on the neck down - and bleeding from their eyes. A strange type of zombie in my opinion. Then again, I am not a fan of running zombies, nor of subpar make-up just limited to the face. Nor am I a fan of zombies that stop dead in their track when they come before a body of water.
For me then "World Ends at Camp Z" came and went without as much as a groan or a bite. And if you are a fan of the zombie genre, then this is not really a movie that I would recommend you spend your time on.
My rating of director Ding Wang's 2021 zombie movie "World Ends at Camp Z" lands on a generous four out of ten stars.
The movie's cover/poster seemed interesting, but it was actually overselling the movie, because the movie itself was rather mundane and generic. But hey, I managed to get through it on the account of it being a zombie movie. However, if you are a zombie aficionado like me, then this is hardly an outstanding foray into the zombie genre.
The storyline in "World Ends at Camp Z" is pretty straight forward. In fact, the storyline is rather simplistic and doesn't bring anything new to the zombie genre. Of course it is a spin-off on the worldwide pandemic that we are still struggling with in real life, just made into a tale of the reanimated dead. So you're not exactly in for a grand cinematic experience here.
The acting performances in "World Ends at Camp Z" were a bit wooden for the most parts. There were some performances that stood out and helped to make the movie watchable. But you're not in for an award-winning performance here.
With "World Ends at Camp Z" being a zombie movie, then you might be disappointed with the zombies in the movie being fast, agile runners with their faces painted gray - but forgetting to paint the exposed skin on the neck down - and bleeding from their eyes. A strange type of zombie in my opinion. Then again, I am not a fan of running zombies, nor of subpar make-up just limited to the face. Nor am I a fan of zombies that stop dead in their track when they come before a body of water.
For me then "World Ends at Camp Z" came and went without as much as a groan or a bite. And if you are a fan of the zombie genre, then this is not really a movie that I would recommend you spend your time on.
My rating of director Ding Wang's 2021 zombie movie "World Ends at Camp Z" lands on a generous four out of ten stars.
Makes no sense
mlhare6 September 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Who tied 1 guy up? Zombies, where? The whole movie led nowhere. Acting was okay but their characters were terrible. Why even bring wendigo into it?? I think if they had stuck to one premise it may have been better. For me it was a waste of time. Scenery was nice and the campground was one i would definitely stay at but thats about it. Find a better movie to watch 👎👎. I thought it would have more zombies in it then the few at the end. The lead up was good but the movie had no real direction. I'm still curious to how he got tied up. So they were going to mine the land? What did that have to do with anything?
The Mess at Worlds End
twalkerflight21 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
*****Possible Spoiler Warning*******Whoever rated thus dog over 3 is either high or part of the film crew. It's a wandering mess without clear purpose or point. The premise was suppose to be about survivors enduring some zombie apocalypse. What we got fell far short. Horrendously awful acting, I mean some actors seemed to either forget lines or adlib them. The plot and story was none existent. The film is supposed to be about zombies, yet we somehow get some tripe about environmentalist trying to prevent some company strip mining the Camp for precious metals?! Worse still is the first zombies dont show up until 60% of the movie is shown. And then some of the worse makeup sgx ever. Yikes this thing is painful to watch. I couldnt finish it. I spent 3.99 for this dog, moneyand time I cant get back. Do yourself a favor and stay away. I.
A Good Try
f_brd30 May 2022
Yes, there is a lot of things they could have tried better. I'm gonna talk about the good stuff, yes it is a Zombie Flick. LOVE THAT. I see what they were trying to do on such a low budget. I am guessing they used a lot of their friends and friend's stuff. Really liked the area they did the filming in, very beautiful indeed. If I was stuck in the middle of a Zombie Apoc, some where like there would have been great. The real real real bad criticism I have to state upon, is that it took a realllllll long time to get to anything.
A nice lazy weekend end movie
Randy-Dreammaker15 August 2022
Its not a big budget movie, but its worth watching on a lazy weekend.
The acting is decent, the cinematography is solid, these story is interesting enough.
It had a pretty low IMDB score, so i wasn't expecting much, and as i suspected it is a lot better than most viewers seemed to rate it.
It was what I've come to expect from Canada based or directed productions, having worked on similar pilot films and commercials.
The ending could have been better, and leaves some obvious questions, but resolves well enough I be able to sleep well.
In essence this is a pandemic or post pandemic made movie, built upon a pandemic gone wrong theme that results in a zombie chow down.
I have no regrets having watched it and included it in my list of "Pretty Good Movies"
The acting is decent, the cinematography is solid, these story is interesting enough.
It had a pretty low IMDB score, so i wasn't expecting much, and as i suspected it is a lot better than most viewers seemed to rate it.
It was what I've come to expect from Canada based or directed productions, having worked on similar pilot films and commercials.
The ending could have been better, and leaves some obvious questions, but resolves well enough I be able to sleep well.
In essence this is a pandemic or post pandemic made movie, built upon a pandemic gone wrong theme that results in a zombie chow down.
I have no regrets having watched it and included it in my list of "Pretty Good Movies"
Zombies in Quebec
BandSAboutMovies9 March 2022
Warning: Spoilers
During a massive pandemic -- umm, we can all relate -- and the lockdown that results, Clay (Osawa Muskwa) and Julian (Dean Persons) have to sell their campground. While that seems like it'll be rough, the buyer's representative Vanessa (Anne-Carolyne Binette) seems nice enough. But the actual buyer Aaron (Michael Czemerys) and the urbanites that he brings with him are the worst humanity has to offer.
Actually, the worst humanity has to offer are zombies, who show up near the end of the film, just as the two groups are ready to destroy one another.
I must confess to some zombie burnout. However, I liked the way this movie worked its way into the actual attack. Directed by Ding Wang (The Killing House) and written by Diane Janna (who was a location manager on another walking dead film, Warm Bodies), I understand why this has to be a zombie movie and the scenery looks great and it's definitely a different take on the genre.
If you have more of an appetite for brain eaters, well, you're going to enjoy this.
Actually, the worst humanity has to offer are zombies, who show up near the end of the film, just as the two groups are ready to destroy one another.
I must confess to some zombie burnout. However, I liked the way this movie worked its way into the actual attack. Directed by Ding Wang (The Killing House) and written by Diane Janna (who was a location manager on another walking dead film, Warm Bodies), I understand why this has to be a zombie movie and the scenery looks great and it's definitely a different take on the genre.
If you have more of an appetite for brain eaters, well, you're going to enjoy this.
Low budget, lockdown zombies. It's not that bad.
stevelivesey6726 July 2022
With all the constraints that this movie has it could have been a lot worse.
The acting and direction is bad. However, the basic story and set up is done quite well. There are some good drone shots and effective lighting. The zombie slo mo is overdone thesedays.
The acting and direction is bad. However, the basic story and set up is done quite well. There are some good drone shots and effective lighting. The zombie slo mo is overdone thesedays.
He's your boyfriend?
nogodnomasters7 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
A company is looking to buy Camp La Tuque, a hunting and fishing camp in Quebec. It is during a bad flu pandemic. Clay (Osawa Muskwa) tells us about the Witigo (Wendigo?) who live in the sacred woods. There is a lot of internal drama and conflict in the group with a few things such as the local paper mill and the planned mining never entering back into the story as a well written plot normally does. About an hour into the film we get the "Z" aspect and they were not that good.
The characters were not likeable even the ones that were supposed to be.
Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.
The characters were not likeable even the ones that were supposed to be.
Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.
Low budget movie
camfraser-8967424 July 2022
Beautiful drone shots, charming leads, low-budget-good
Joejoesan25 July 2022
When I judge the "quality" of a zombie movie I usually take into account the budget. "Okay, it's not that good, but it was made for just 500.000 dollar so what could you expect?"
This weekend I checked out World Ends at Camp Z that only costed 300.000 dollar. Frankly, I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, there is bad acting. Yes, there is bad dialogue. And the zombies look very bad too. But I thought a lot of things were done okay.
The story takes place in Canada. Young Dean has lived and worked all his young life on this camping La Tuque. He's not happy to learn that his "home" will be sold to some rich guys. His uncle just couldn't pay the bills anymore. To make matters worse the new owner Aaron, a spoilt kid in his twenties, wants to check out the camping with his friends before purchasing. They start a big party. Now Dean must be their butler before the deal is done. He does have a connection with Vanessa, a young lawyer who must check the paperwork. However, she turns out to be the girlfriend of the owner. Damn! When a friend of the owner gets injured, they must go to town to take him to the hospital. And then the zombies turn up...
What I liked about World Ends at Camp Z was the beautiful locations. The makers used drones to film the camping (which is located near Quebec?) surrounded by trees and water and it looks great.
Also a good point was the fact that one of the heroes is a Native Canadian named Clay. Clay is a father figure to Dean and knows how to deal with the threat when the zombies take over the camp. I think we should see more Native Americans or Canadians in movies, also in "normal" roles.
Lastly, I enjoyed the two leads. Of course Dean and Vanessa don't really get along at the start of the film. But the way they get closer to each other wasn't bad. Overall Vanessa (played by Anne-Carolyne Binette) gives us the best performance.
When the first zombie appears in the movie (after 55 minutes!) the film goes downhill. The action scenes with the undead aren't the best part of the movie but it does have a satisfying ending.
Not brilliant, maybe not even good, but I did like World ends at camp Z.
7/10.
The story takes place in Canada. Young Dean has lived and worked all his young life on this camping La Tuque. He's not happy to learn that his "home" will be sold to some rich guys. His uncle just couldn't pay the bills anymore. To make matters worse the new owner Aaron, a spoilt kid in his twenties, wants to check out the camping with his friends before purchasing. They start a big party. Now Dean must be their butler before the deal is done. He does have a connection with Vanessa, a young lawyer who must check the paperwork. However, she turns out to be the girlfriend of the owner. Damn! When a friend of the owner gets injured, they must go to town to take him to the hospital. And then the zombies turn up...
What I liked about World Ends at Camp Z was the beautiful locations. The makers used drones to film the camping (which is located near Quebec?) surrounded by trees and water and it looks great.
Also a good point was the fact that one of the heroes is a Native Canadian named Clay. Clay is a father figure to Dean and knows how to deal with the threat when the zombies take over the camp. I think we should see more Native Americans or Canadians in movies, also in "normal" roles.
Lastly, I enjoyed the two leads. Of course Dean and Vanessa don't really get along at the start of the film. But the way they get closer to each other wasn't bad. Overall Vanessa (played by Anne-Carolyne Binette) gives us the best performance.
When the first zombie appears in the movie (after 55 minutes!) the film goes downhill. The action scenes with the undead aren't the best part of the movie but it does have a satisfying ending.
Not brilliant, maybe not even good, but I did like World ends at camp Z.
7/10.
Indie film exhibiting true talent across the board
skpn12325 July 2022
I was impressed with this film which I understand is a low budget Indie production. From musical score to the excellent flow of the story telling, to the thought provoking themes, to the acting there is a heck of a lot to like and admire.
This is not a high budget Hollywood production - rate it for what it is and it is a watchable and attention-capturing yarn about what can happen when fools choose to play with humanity via viruses.
This is not a high budget Hollywood production - rate it for what it is and it is a watchable and attention-capturing yarn about what can happen when fools choose to play with humanity via viruses.
A more humanistic take on the genre
kannibalcorpsegrinder22 March 2022
Arriving at the facility one last time, the owners of a summer camp preparing to sell it to a local businessman which is soon revealed to be harboring evil intentions towards the camp, but their loyalties are divided further when a zombie outbreak in the community spreads forcing them to get away alive.
Overall, there's a lot to like with this one. Among the better features on display is the somewhat simple-minded storyline here that's far more detailed and effective than what should be the case for this kind of film. Given that there's far more going on beyond just the whole concept of cleaning up the camp but also managing to work together into several solid side-stories involving the love triangle that the majority of this one focuses on, the first half to this one comes across with a lot more heart and emotional attachment to their plight which goes directly alongside their whole quest to save the camp from the investor once his plans are revealed. It makes the series of intentional sabotage attempts once the out-of-place guests arrive feel far more earned than they should with this background in place. This leads the films' selling point in the rather fun and over-the-top zombie outbreak that arrives at the camp. While nothing new in the grand scheme of the genre, the outbreak scenes of the infected running wild in the camp and ripping people to pieces while forcing the survivors into an appropriate and believable state of panic and chaos. The action involved here isn't bad and really drives this one along, especially once the incumbent military help arrives to further the idea of futility present which goes a long way to making this one likable, much like the early scenes involving the release of the virus and how it parallels the modern world. It's a clever enough tactic that is eerily topical and relevant and added on top of the fantastic practical gore and make-up effects here really makes this stand out nicely. That said, there are a few minor issues with the film. The main drawback is the films' reliance in the first half on characters over action, detailing the exploits of the workers at the camp trying to ensure the new owner doesn't overtake the facility and turn it into a hotspot for city-dwellers that the camp was set up as an escape from. While all of this effectively sets up the characters and their motivations, hardly any of these features any kind of zombie action makes it feel slightly too long to get to the creatures when they finally make their way to the area. That's the other small issue here in that the zombies feel more like an afterthought at the expense of an indie drama about the workers at this campsite ting to prevent it from being sold since they come out of nowhere and feel at odds with the rest of the storyline previously like this was several films edited together such is the rapid shift from indie drama to genre thrills. It's not deal-breaking but it is a factor.
Rated Unrated/R: Graphic Language and Graphic Violence.
Overall, there's a lot to like with this one. Among the better features on display is the somewhat simple-minded storyline here that's far more detailed and effective than what should be the case for this kind of film. Given that there's far more going on beyond just the whole concept of cleaning up the camp but also managing to work together into several solid side-stories involving the love triangle that the majority of this one focuses on, the first half to this one comes across with a lot more heart and emotional attachment to their plight which goes directly alongside their whole quest to save the camp from the investor once his plans are revealed. It makes the series of intentional sabotage attempts once the out-of-place guests arrive feel far more earned than they should with this background in place. This leads the films' selling point in the rather fun and over-the-top zombie outbreak that arrives at the camp. While nothing new in the grand scheme of the genre, the outbreak scenes of the infected running wild in the camp and ripping people to pieces while forcing the survivors into an appropriate and believable state of panic and chaos. The action involved here isn't bad and really drives this one along, especially once the incumbent military help arrives to further the idea of futility present which goes a long way to making this one likable, much like the early scenes involving the release of the virus and how it parallels the modern world. It's a clever enough tactic that is eerily topical and relevant and added on top of the fantastic practical gore and make-up effects here really makes this stand out nicely. That said, there are a few minor issues with the film. The main drawback is the films' reliance in the first half on characters over action, detailing the exploits of the workers at the camp trying to ensure the new owner doesn't overtake the facility and turn it into a hotspot for city-dwellers that the camp was set up as an escape from. While all of this effectively sets up the characters and their motivations, hardly any of these features any kind of zombie action makes it feel slightly too long to get to the creatures when they finally make their way to the area. That's the other small issue here in that the zombies feel more like an afterthought at the expense of an indie drama about the workers at this campsite ting to prevent it from being sold since they come out of nowhere and feel at odds with the rest of the storyline previously like this was several films edited together such is the rapid shift from indie drama to genre thrills. It's not deal-breaking but it is a factor.
Rated Unrated/R: Graphic Language and Graphic Violence.
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