13 Eerie (2013)

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Forensics students arriving an isolated, island "body farm" get to try out their CSI skills on a bunch of corpses under the watchful eye of their grumpy professor. The island used to house a state penitentiary where the authorities were experimenting on death row inmates and now the bodies won't stay still.

Film Overview
"13 Eerie" is a 2013 Canadian scary film directed by Lowell Dean and written by Christian Piers Betley. The star-studded cast consists of Katharine Isabelle, Brendan Fehr, Brendan Fletcher, and Nick Moran. The film primarily made average reviews from critics, mainly being applauded for its makeup, special impacts, and surprisingly good efficiencies from the cast.

Plot Summary
The plot of "13 Eerie" revolves around six forensic undergrads who have been designated a two-day task by their teacher Tomkins to identify the cause of death on corpses in a deserted 'safe' part of a remote island. The deserted part of the island was formerly utilized as a biological testing room for illness and pathogens during the 1960s. After arriving on the island, they begin to undergo a number of discoveries that make it clear that the area is not as deserted as they were at first led to think.

Weaves
As the trainees continue their studies, they begin to come across bodies that appear to have passed away really recently, which goes against their earlier details. Their fear ratchets up a notch when they find a live remains that starts to assault them, indicating that it's a zombie. One by one, the students begin falling prey to these zombies, who seem to be the after-effects of the previous biological testing done on the island.

Conclusion and Standoff
In a significant conclusion, the making it through students try to get away the island with the army of the undead hot on their heels. They need to also compete with the determining and ominous prison warden who does not desire the students leaving the island alive and exposing the island's lethal trick. As they pass through the deadly island trying to reach the extraction point, the group comes up against a multitude of obstacles. In an ultimate survivor's standoff, the last few remaining students face the hordes of undead, battling for their lives.

Audience's Experience
"13 Eerie" handles to beat many other zombie-horror movies due to its impressive use of traditional elements of horror blended with its ingenious storytelling and flawless efficiencies. Regardless of being a zombie flick, it does not rely on traditional tropes but instead includes a healthy amount of surprise twists and unanticipated turns that keeps the audience on edge. The movie also stands apart due to its gothic filmography and disquieting backgrounds of an abandoned island that amplifies the horror aspect of the story.

Final Words
"13 Eerie" is a blend of classic horror and thriller, with the desolate island setting offering an eerie atmosphere that develops tense anticipation. This cinematic piece catches the signature zombie horror aspects, while introducing its unique spins to the genre. This engaging plot combined with thrilling visuals and strong acting performances make "13 Eerie" a pleasurable watch for horror enthusiasts.

Top Cast

  • Katharine Isabelle (small)
    Katharine Isabelle
    Megan
  • Michael Shanks (small)
    Michael Shanks
    Tomkins
  • Brendan Fehr (small)
    Brendan Fehr
    Daniel
  • Brendan Fletcher (small)
    Brendan Fletcher
    Josh
  • Nick Moran (small)
    Nick Moran
    Larry Jefferson
  • Jesse Moss (small)
    Jesse Moss
    Patrick
  • Kristie Patterson (small)
    Kristie Patterson
    Kate
  • Michael Eisner (small)
    Michael Eisner
    Rob
  • Lyndon Bray
    Captain Veneziano
  • Ryland Alexander
    Tattoo Zombie
  • Jason Truong
    Thug Zombie