THE CURED (2018)

This one was unfortunately just swept under the cinematic rug. Despite strong reviews and as n intriguing trailer the movie barely registered sadly. Starring a very solid Ellen Page in her best role since Juno and sexy Sam Keeley (Anthropoid)  the movie is one of the best "zombie" I've seen. With an intriguing premise that concerns the infected being brought back to everyday life after a cure is found. But there's an awful side effect as they remember what they've done. The film deals with the prejudice and hatred they encounter from the public as they try and reenter. The movies has echoes of the hate crimes and treatment LGBTQ people have and still suffer. But don't worry it's not all inspired drama. Theres plenty of horror as the cured that are pissed off at how they are being treated concoct a plan that involves the 25% that couldn't be cured. The movie is engaging and emotionally resonant. But it's also heartfelt and edge of your seat besides the main subtext it's also about grief and forgiveness and theres a strange connection that the infected possess that almost feels slightly homoerotic when it comes to out main character and his friend who leads the sort if resistance. Ultimately it's innovative and immersive and most of all entertaining. Props to the makers for the queer storyline involving the doctor and her infected love. A definite must see.

4.5/5