Wearing its influences on its sleeve, this horror-comedy from New Zealand has become something of a cult hit over the years, and while it’s true that it has its moments, its dearth of likable characters makes it a bit of a chore to sit through at times. The creature and makeup effects are terrific and call to mind “Dead-Alive,” “Army of Darkness” and “The Howling”, and there are plenty of effective scenes but there just seems to be something missing here.
Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)
