A few thoughts: A hilarious and clever horror comedy set in an idyllic 1950s Mayberry-esque town that just so happens to be filled with electronically altered, tame zombies. People keep them as pets, servants, and even lovers. I usually don't feel the need to include plot details in these little reviews, but this is a movie that does a lot with a concept that easily could have been stupid and mismanaged. It's hilarious, the set design, costumes, and visual style is wonderful, the cast is great, and some of the physical comedy is quite impressive, particularly from Billy Connolly who plays the titular "Fido". Though it has no connection to it at all, this movie is a sort of spiritual successor to 'Shaun Of The Dead', picking up its story very similarly to how 'Shaun' left off. While I would hesitate to put this on par with that movie, I do enjoy this one quite a bit and feel they would make for a fun double feature. I get tired of zombie movies that feel the same, and this one is a total departure from the norm. Tons of fun.
Fans of unconventional horror comedies should put this on their to-watch list. It's an odd little cult movie with a lot of effort put into it.
My grade: B
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