First Reaction – The Elixir is a brutal, chaotic onslaught of a zombie movie.
Director: Kimo Stamboel
Writer: Agasyah Karim, Khalid Kashogi, Kimo Stamboel (Screenplay)
Cast
- Mikha Tambayong
- Eva Celia Latjuba
- Donny Damara
- Marthino Lio
- Dimas Anggara
The story centers around a family-owned herbal medicine business struggling with internal conflicts. When the company’s owner tries to develop a groundbreaking new formula, it accidentally unleashes a zombie outbreak.
Runtime: 1 Hour 56 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
The Elixir tells the story of a struggling family who try a revolutionary new medicine to save their business. However, the drug has bizarre side effects, unleashing a zombie outbreak. Now, they must overcome their personal conflicts and work together to deal with the chaos they’ve caused.
With the danger rapidly spreading throughout the area, they’re in a desperate rush to find safety. But as the pressure mounts, their true nature starts to show as they struggle to escape.
Verdict on The Elixir
Recap
This film centers on a family-run herbal medicine business that accidentally creates a product with a terrifying side effect: it turns people into zombies. Now, they’re in a desperate fight for survival, trying to escape before they become victims themselves, and time is quickly running out.
Best Parts
The story behind the zombie outbreak is a compelling new take on the classic scenario, providing a believable reason for its spread. The situation feels realistically chaotic, impacting everything around it. The setting is well-done too, making remote, open areas particularly vulnerable.
Worst Parts
The characters make consistently funny, but illogical, choices. Despite knowing better, they repeatedly act carelessly when threatened—like making loud noises or driving recklessly. Unfortunately, the dangerous situations they face start to feel a little predictable.
Final Thoughts –The Elixir is a chaotic, brutal zombie movie.
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