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Zombie for Sale
기묘한 가족
2019 112 min South Korea 12+
★7.1
Comedy, Horror, Drama
Director: Lee Min-jae
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Description
When a pharmaceutical company's illegal experiments inadvertently create a zombie, the strange Park family finds it and tries to profit from it.
Starring
Jeong Jae-yeong
Actor
Kim Nam-gil
Actor
Uhm Ji-won
Actor
Awards
2 wins total
Key opinion
The Odd Family: Zombie on Sale is a quirky and absurd take on the zombie genre that thrives on its unique brand of Korean black comedy. While it succeeds as a lighthearted, character-driven satire, those expecting traditional horror scares or deep thematic substance may find it underwhelming.
| Humor | The film effectively uses dark, irreverent humor to satirize established zombie genre tropes. | |
| Acting | The characters are well-developed, shifting from initially obnoxious to genuinely sympathetic as the story progresses. | |
| Originality | The narrative successfully blends multiple genres, including romance and apocalyptic action, into a cohesive comedic structure. | |
| Theme | Viewers are divided on the film's tonal intent: some appreciate it as a successful, lighthearted romp, while others feel it lacks the weight of serious horror or thematic depth. |