Dead Trigger
2021 - 5 years after the outbreak of a mysterious virus that turned humans into bloodthirsty, undead beasts much of the world’s population has been decimated. When governments were unable to keep the disease at bay, the Contagion Special Unit was formed with the toughest soldiers and best specialists to fight the infected. Because of the rapidly decreasing number of soldiers, a popular online video game Dead Trigger that mirrors the terrifying events was created. The best efforts of the gamers are monitored by the CSU who recruit the highest rated zombie killers. The young recruits are called “Dead Triggers”. The movie follows a group of young recruits who must travel to the origin of the outbreak to find a missing team of scientists who were searching for a cure.
A zombie apocalypse action flick that tries to fuse gamer culture with undead carnage but mostly stumbles into B-movie territory.
- Aiming to capitalize on the popularity of zombie shooters but delivers thin characters and uninspired performances instead of thrills.
- For viewers who enjoy low-budget infected hordes and don’t mind a tangled plot with clunky dialogue.
- Lacks the gritty atmosphere or practical effects that elevate zombie cinema, leaning heavily on CGI and cliché tropes.
- If you appreciate Dolph Lundgren’s genre work, there’s a dash of campy charm buried beneath the chaos—though it’s a long haul to get there.
