slayrrr666 "Feeding the Masses" is an alright if too opinionated zombie effort.**SPOILERS**During a worldwide viral infection, Torch, (Billy Garberina) Shelly, (Rachael Morris) and James, (Michael Propster) are charged to continue their regular news assignments despite the growing risk in safety. Ordered to go out with solider Roger, (Patrick Cohen) as their escort, they realize that the viral infection has turned those who into contact with it into ravenous, flesh-eating zombies, and are supposed to play along with the orders from Government Agent Barnes, (William DeCoff) who has taken over the TV station. Fed up with the government's out-right lying to the public and desperate to take the matter over on their own, they try to get out into the field and produce a report on their own telling the public of the true dangers of the zombie threat facing those still untouched by the infection.The Good News: When this one has some good points, there's some rather fun things to go around. The fact that the story here is rather strong and creative, and is a really strong plus here. The story about the zombie virus from the point-of-view of the news crew reporting on the massacre is really nice, and it makes the film feel different and unique, which is always a plus. This one here does have the really great first half about it where it focuses on that aspect and manages to make it feel really great because there is so many different areas that are fun due to this angle. When it becomes a fully fledged zombie film and decides to make some really good entertainment. There's also the last half of the film which has some of the best scenes in the film. There's a full-on zombie attack in the streets, where they're mowed down in huge numbers before taking over the defense forces, the plot comes full circle to reveal a great twist and then the finale, with the live broadcast during the mass breakout is incredible, as the zombies are seen in the background during the reporting, and once they take over the traveling bus, it becomes even greater and much more fun. It's rather nice and allows the film to end on a high note. There's some great looking zombies in here as well, which have a distorted, more damaged look than normal, but the bleeding wounds and dead hue are good enough. The last good one is the usual zombie violence and gore, which is perfectly acceptable. There's limbs ripped off or bitten into, plenty of bite wounds, gunshots blowing heads open, being swarmed and pulled open and much more in here, which is good enough to count, and these make the film good.The Bad News: This one here didn't really have much wrong, and what's wrong with it is merely a matter of taste anyway. The main problem here is that it's way too heavy on the political subplots. The entire middle section of this is purely political nonsense, with the government feeding false information and their inability to do anything about it that is actually harmful to the citizens. It's not all that much fun to have to keep watching that, and it really seems forced down the viewers' throat, which makes it even worse. The message is there, we don't need fifty different examples of it before something happens, and that's where the problem with that comes in. Having an agenda in these kinds of films is not a idea, but to beat it over the head by doing the large amount of examples that it has. It pretty much undermines just about all the good stuff and isn't that great to feature. The other flaw in here is the low-budget on display. The special effects here look very cheap, as the blood is entirely the wrong, never acts like real blood or is so blatantly obvious CGI that detracts from the scene itself, ruining most of the impact it could've had. Even some of the action, including the first attack on the city hall, is ruined by the completely unconvincing CGI explosions and gunfire that are featured in the scene. These areas are the only flaws with the film, and are perfectly for some, making them not really flaws in the truest sense.The Final Verdict: If only this one would've dropped the aggravating politically-charged stuff while keeping the other stuff, this would've been a lot better. This is still a nicely enjoyable zombie effort that is worth a lot for fans of the genre, while those who don't care for the political stuff would be well-advised to seek caution.Rated R: Graphic Violence, Graphic Language and Nudity

ZumBLuvR If my IMDb name doesn't say it, then I sure as hell can explain it. I love zombie movies, even the no budget stuff like Feeding the Masses. Now Masses with nothing spectacular, but one thing I will say is the story kept me interested from beginning to end. The only annoying part about the film, IMHO, was the commercials plugged throughout the film. I really felt they distracted from the story a lot. However, I think the group put forth a decent effort and pulled off a decent indie flick.Justa thought, but maybe you guys could re-edit the film and do some major toning down on the brightness. Aside from the massive video look it has potential once it is re-color corrected.

MrGKB ...because 99 out of 100 times, the producers lied through their teeth (or someone else's) to get you to rent or buy their *mercifully censored*.Shock-O-Rama Cinema proves the truth of this yet one more time with the release of "Feeding the Masses," a possibly well-intentioned but utterly inept and dismal entry into the zombie genre. Folks, this is not only low-budget film-making, this is VERY low-budget film-making by a bunch of people who--I'm sorry, I know they have families who love them--will never, ever be in Variety in any significant fashion. This is one baaaaaaaaaad mooin' pitcher, folks, and not just because it's cheap.The acting is mediocre, but I don't blame the actors; they had no direction. They had no direction because the script was a half-baked zombie fantasy with no sense of real cinematic storytelling. Characterization is thin at best, no thanks to weak dialogue and soporific direction. Have I mentioned yet that the script and the direction are pretty lame? They are. There's no drama, no tension, no great character moments, nothing. The whole premise of government suppression of the media is squandered on sophomoric "commercial breaks" and an undramatic storyline that defies rational analysis and awkwardly shambles to its ridiculous finish. Syd Field would not be pleased.How could the government suppress the truth of a virulent zombie epidemic when the reality of it would be apparent everywhere? Why would they give it more than a cursory try? In this day and age of cellphone cameras with wireless access, what could they possibly hope to accomplish for more than a day or so at best? Now, if they were covering something up, like their own culpability....but "Feeding the Masses" never explores such possibilities. Instead, it dwells on absurdity and poorly staged events to dig for laughs and/or significance, praying its audience won't notice the near total lack of production value beyond basic film-making equipment. Did anyone in this film get paid? I hope the actors did, if only for their time wasted on career blind alleys like this one; at least the techies got to rack up some legitimate work experience.Even zombie fans will find little to gain from "Feeding the Masses." The gore is remarkably tame for no-budgeters of its rank, and there are no distinctive set pieces or memorable effects. They're all eminently forgettable, in fact. KNB has nothing to fear.Even junk like the Aussie stillbirth "Undead" was miles ahead of "Feeding the Masses." Sorry, guys, back to the drawing boards, and take your deceptive marketing with you.

lvis Indies, or independent filmaking, is an acquired taste. Lacking big budgets, big names, it is definitely a labor of love for the filmmakers, rather than profit-driven. As such, they are outside the mainstream society, if you will. It is precisely mainstream society in general, the news media more specifically, that is skewered. Using a zombie epidemic as a backdrop (caused by the aptly named 'Lazarus virus'), this film has a not-so-subtle take on the government and the media's responsibilities to it's citizenry. It has some genuinely funny bits, mostly tongue-in-cheek, such as how to deal with zombie attacks and more than one entrepreneur grasping the opportunity to make lemonade out of lemons. One brief scene even details the bland apathy and ignorance of today's youth. As with many indies, it's usually the acting that suffers. The exceptions are the main character, "Torch" and the newscaster. While not being magnificent, they are definitely passable. You can see that these actors are more accomplished, but are just not quite "there" yet. The story is good, and while not relying on the zombies, have a fair amount of gore. The camera work is good as well. The cinematography is better than most, not relying on a single theme, but incorporating some nice color palettes--actually reminded me a little of Argento's "Suspiria" at times. The "breather scene" was different. Normally where a long, slow sex scene is usually placed, the writer had a different take (for those in the know, the lava lamp should be your first clue).The extras on the DVD definitely gives the viewer a feel for what goes into an indie film. You can see the fun, spontaneity and resourcefulness of the players (think fire engine).All-in-all, a fun little indie film to "chomp" on.