Film Review – Cargo

There’s a lot of competition for the zombie-fan’s dollar, inspiring a few productions that explore the world of the undead to try for something a little different than the usual shuffle-and-snack routine. “Cargo” is a severe picture and an original take on the subgenre, blending rural survivor unease with horror developments, finding directors Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke trying to make something meaningful and cultural as they figure out ways to inspire dread. “Cargo” has its issues with length and good taste, but it maintains suspense, especially when the helmers pay attention to the fallout from mistakes, especially ones made during the end of the world. It’s certainly not a lively effort, but Howling and Ramke actually achieve a sense of pathos, which is not traditionally found with this type of nightmare.  Read the rest at Blu-ray.com