Aquarium of the Dead (2021)

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A scientific mishap causes the species of an aquarium to become zombies.

Introduction
"Aquarium of the Dead" is a 2021 horror movie directed by Glenn Miller, produced by David Michael Latt, and composed by Marc Gottlieb. This film is a spin-off from the "Zoombies" series and portrays a comparable style of animals becoming zombies. Its main storyline revolves around a group of individuals stuck in an aquarium filled with zombie sea creatures.

Plot
The movie begins at the Santa Mira Aquarium, where many marine animals are held. Dr. Rogers, a marine biologist, is try out an endocannabinoid-based substance on a starfish due to the fact that of an accident that caused the loss of its limb. The experiment achieves success, as the medicine re-grows the starfish's leg, however sadly, it likewise turns the innocent creature into a zombie. The virus quickly spreads to the other marine creatures, changing them into the living dead too.

On the other hand, among the staff members, Vivian, her brother Ty, and several aquarium staff members are unaware of the developing circumstance. When the unusual habits of marine animals becomes apparent, they right away call for the marine biologist. Throughout the assessment, Dr. Rogers, in addition to her team, ended up being victims of the zombified creatures.

Battle for Survival
Being stuck in the midst of the mayhem, Vivian, Ty, and other survivors need to combat their only escape through the spacious maze of the fish tank. The group deals with several terrifying encounters with the zombie marine animals, trying their finest to stay alive while searching for an escape path. As they move through the aquatic exhibition, the group gets split, and the survival ends up being much more challenging with diminishing numbers and increasing risks.

Authorities from the outside world, consisting of the authorities, effort numerous times to save the survivors. Still, they are overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the attack from the zombified sea animals. Throughout this ordeal, the survivors also find that the whole break out is a result of experimental procedures performed in the laboratory, indicating the direct participation of Dr. Rogers.

Conclusion
In the climax, after losing most members of their group, Vivian and a couple of other survivors manage to get away the death trap by utilizing a submersible car. As the group exits the fish tank and reaches the surface area, they come across the authorities, who have set up a containment boundary around the center.

"Aquarium of the Dead" presents a fascinating story including survival, horror, and action. Though the movie revolves around a reasonably less-explored category of aquatic scary, brought to life by Glenn Miller and David Michael Latt, it might fall short in terms of graphics and unique impacts. Nevertheless, it handles to entertain audiences who take pleasure in unique scary elements.

The film explains the dire consequences of unethical clinical experimentation that has fun with the balance of nature. It likewise showcases human strength, nerve, and determination in the face of a life-threatening crisis. Regardless of its evident monetary restrictions, "Aquarium of the Dead" provides a fresh, rather entertaining take on the scary genre, making it worth looking for scary enthusiasts who value the unconventional flairs of the zombie genre.

Top Cast

  • Vivica A. Fox (small)
    Vivica A. Fox
    Eddie "Clu" Cluwirth
  • Eva Ceja (small)
    Eva Ceja
    Miranda Riley
  • D.C. Douglas (small)
    D.C. Douglas
    Daniel Hanley
  • Erica Duke (small)
    Erica Duke
    Beth Mackenzie
  • Anthony Jensen (small)
    Anthony Jensen
    Senator Bailey Blackburn
  • Madeleine Falk (small)
    Madeleine Falk
    Dr. Karen James
  • Robert Contrado (small)
    Robert Contrado
    Schuster
  • Jeffery Thomas Johnson (small)
    Jeffery Thomas Johnson
    Smith
  • Brandon Lee W. (small)
    Brandon Lee W.
    Skylar
  • Anna Telfer (small)
    Anna Telfer
    Christie
  • Kim Nielsen (small)
    Kim Nielsen
    Dr. Ellen Rogers