Film Review – Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse

“Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse” has an amusing title and a ripe premise, pitting socially awkward teens against a horde of the undead. There’s enough there to fuel an agreeable romp through horror extremes and wild comedy, yet the picture doesn’t quite live up to its potential. Director Christopher Landon desires to whip up a fury of gore and slapstick, and select moments do hit their mark, delivering some last-minute ick for the scary season. Overall, “Scouts Guide” isn’t nearly as tight or funny as it could be, content to stage easy lay-up bodily function gags and wheezy non-sequiturs instead of digging into the premise with both hands. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com