With the film already released in the UK last year I though I'd share my thoughts on Devil's Playground prior to it's American State-Side release 11th October.
The world succumbs to a viral/zombie apocalypse as group of Londoners try their best to survive and are torn to protect one person that holds the cure. (Sounds suspiciously like the plot to Dead Pulse)
Mark McQueen's direction is more than sufficient and effective coupled with ominous lighting, realistic settings and great special effects. While the 'zombie' supporting cast are worthy of note and the make up well designed, the free running style infected is unnecessary and distracting.
Brit actor Craig Fairbrass (Cliff Hanger) gives a typical performance as hard-man Cole. The rest of the cast are adequate, notably MyAnna Buring, but there's not enough meat on Bart Ruspoli's script or character development keep them busy to show any talent. The flawless Jaime Murray (Hustle, Dexter) is sadly wasted with a little amount of screen time and even cockney favourite Danny Dyer the diamond geezer doesn't get enough to say.
If you must draw comparisons, it's pale against the likes of 28 days later or Dawn of Dead (2004). But to its credit Devil has a crisp atmosphere and eerie London setting.
Overall, generic, yet, a lot more watchable and entertaining than many of the DTV zombie/virus flicks that are being churned out.
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