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This Is Not a Test
2026 102 min United States of America, Canada R 18+
★5.5
Thriller, Horror
Director: Adam MacDonald
🎭 Based on
«This Is Not a Test»
byCourtney Summers
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Description
Sloane and four classmates take cover in Cortege High to escape a world plagued by the infected. As danger relentlessly pounds on the doors, Sloane begins to see the world through the eyes of those who actually want to live and takes matters into her own hands.
US Gross:
$213,951
Worldwide:
$150,000
Starring
Olivia Holt
Actor
Jeff Roop
Actor
Froy Gutierrez
Actor
Key opinion
This Is Not a Test is widely regarded as a lackluster addition to the zombie genre, criticized for its derivative storytelling and technical failures. While a minority of viewers found the premise watchable, the consensus faults the film for its shallow characters and inability to build genuine tension.
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on uninspired zombie tropes and generic survival clichés. | |
| Theme | The characters lack depth, with most reviewers dismissing them as flat and poorly developed. | |
| Production | The production design and direction fail to cultivate a distinct atmosphere, resulting in a minimalist aesthetic that feels unrefined. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the cast are divided; some find the performances earnest, while others criticize the casting as unconvincing and the acting as underwhelming. | |
| Direction | Reactions to the film's tension are split; some appreciate the effective use of a single-location horror setting, while others argue that the direction fails to generate any real suspense. |