We Are Zombies

We Are Zombies is a 2023 Canadian French zombie horror comedy film based on the comic series The Zombies That Ate the World written and directed by Yoann-Karl Whissell, François Simard and Anouk Whissell. The film stars Alexandre Nachi, Derek Johns and Megan Peta Hill.

Filming
The cast started to shoot the film on March 29, 2022, around Montreal, Canada.

Release
The film premiered at Fantasia International Film Festival on August 9, 2023, Fantasy Filmfest on September 6, 2023, Slash Film Festival on September 22, 2023, Fantastic Fest on September 23, 2023 and Festival Européen du Film Fantastique de Strasbourg on September 27, 2023.

The film also premiered at Sitges Film Festival on October 8, 2023, Celluloid Screams on October 19, 2023, IFI Horrorthon on October 26, 2023, Toulouse Grindhouse Paradise Festival on April 27, 2024 and it is scheduled to release on Russia on August 15, 2024.

Reception
Trace Thurman of Bloody Disgusting rate the film 3½ over 5 rating and wrote: We Are Zombies is a delightful, if slight, entry into the zombie sub-genre. It never goes beyond its surface-level observations, but it also doesn't have such lofty ambitions, so it's hard to hold that against it. Plus, it's so goddamn charming you're going to have a difficult time not having a complete and utter blast with it.

Donald Plante of Infamous Horror gave the film a perfect 5/5 rating and wrote: We Are Zombies refuses to take itself too seriously. While not falling into the B-movie category, it's sure to appeal to enthusiasts of indie horror films made on a shoestring budget. The gore effects are impressive and put on quite the spectacle. Each RKSS film stands apart from the rest, and this one is no exception. Undoubtedly, this movie will captivate zombie comedy aficionados, and it's well worth a watch for the sheer enjoyment it brings; it's a future cult classic that could rival Turbo Kid.

Matt Donato of Slashfilm rate the film 7 out of 10 and he wrote: "We Are Zombies" is an uneven zom-com until the third act's elegant gala backdrop becomes a living impaired feeding ground. You'll have tons of fun with the gore once circular saws spring geysers of bloody juices, and will laugh heartily throughout. There's just less to get excited about in certain scenes, like behind closed Coleman doors. Thankfully, RKSS muster "Turbo Kid" energy in enough bursts to power the charmingly oddball "We Are Zombies," offering an exotic zombie take along the lines of "Fido" or "Warm Bodies" (with more butt munching).

SAF Movie Reviews rated it 64 out of 100 and said: "A pleasant little gore comedy with some witty dialogue and cool one-liners. Standing not out might be its biggest flaw because the ingredients to create awesomeness are all there.