Product Details

• Actors: Michael Fuith, Theo Trebs
• Directors: Marvin Kren
• Format: Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: German
• Subtitles: English
• Dubbed: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: The Collective
• DVD Release Date: June 28, 2011
• Run Time: 64 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B004RBC5T2
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,745 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Just when Michael arrives in Berlin to visit his ex-girlfriend Gabi, a terrible virus starts spreading across the city at a rapid pace, turning people into mindless homicidal maniacs. Much to Michael's concern, Gabi's not home; instead, he meets Harper, a teenage plumber's apprentice at work in her apartment block. Together, they manage to barricade themselves when raging hordes of infected people swarm the building. Surrounded by these thirsty zombies, Michael and Harper have their hands full to survive - and it will take all of their ingenuity to make their way out to try and find Gabi.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One Last Embrace... April 22, 2011

By Bindy Sue Frřnkünschtein TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:DVD

RAMMBOCK (aka: SIEGE OF THE DEAD) is a brilliant little "infected-zombie" film from Germany. At a mere 1hr in length, RAMMBOCK gets right into the action w/ a small group of survivors trapped in an apartment complex. A mysterious infection is turning those bitten into mindless, foaming-mouthed, killing machines. This movie has two major strengths going for it: 1- The characters, though in a panic, are not stupid, and come up w/ some innovative ideas in order to escape / survive. 2- There's a central theme of humanity within the carnage-filled chaos, making things more believable and heart-breaking, not just shocking. RAMMBOCK is one of the best zombie movies I've seen in a while. Fans of the genre should definitely see this one...

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars "Remain calm." July 7, 2011

By Einsatz

Format:DVD

I don't know if it's a good thing or not, but it felt like this movie was a lot longer than 63 minutes. I didn't realize it was that short until after watching the movie. As for its length being an issue, that was standard practice in the 30s through the 50s; it helped with double features, a short, and a cartoon on the billing if movies were kept to shorter viewing times. If it's a good movie, what difference does it make how long it is?
I am a fan of this genre and as such, I try to watch every zombie movie that comes to DVD.
I loved the DVD cover, when I saw it I just had to buy it. Is it a fair representation of what the movie is like? Not really. The movie was seen less at eye level than is depicted on the cover; it's an interesting perspective to take for a zombie movie. Most of the story takes place in confined spaces: an apartment complex with a courtyard. The two main characters go from one confined area to another (despite what it says on the DVD case; they could neither hide nor run). In that sense, they did a good job. These zombies are like a pack of wolves chasing them from room to room, apartment to apartment, ever upward, into an attic then the rooftop. How can you truly run from an infection?
This is basically a two character story involving an average lovelorn dolt named Michael and a very resourceful plumber's assistant, Harper. It starts quietly enough, a bit of sad comedy, yells, gunshots. The epidemic hits a plumber first then suddenly the building is full of them. From that point on things escalate, as would be expected, as it happens in most zombie flicks. The only difference here is the brief glimpses of humanity in confusion, neighbors conversing through open windows high above the courtyard that rapidly fills with zombies. It's these pauses that give this movie more heart than most of its type. The sight of Michael dressed in a bear suit, the way he gets angry when Harper tries to make weapons from forks. "Those are Gabi's forks!" The expectation that things will return to normal and the forks will be needed once more. An overwhelming sense of futility infuses this piece and yet, finally, there is a small act of hope (or desperation), that gives this movie its heart and soul.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant surprise! July 3, 2011

By PH

Format:Amazon Instant Video

I really enjoyed this. I'm a die hard zombie fan, which means I have sat through trash upon trash upon trash. But I can't help it. I have to sift though the chaff in hope for some wheat. And if you're a die hard zombie fan, you know how rare the wheat is.

I think you will be pleasantly surprised by this too. It's German, and since I'm a xenophile, I'm happy for anything that doesn't follow an exact Hollywood formula. This will remind you of 28 Days/Weeks Later, but not so much as to be a waste of time.

I like the little touches foreigners put in their films. They made the main character mostly an average guy, but also obsessive over his girlfriend. They didn't waste money they didn't have making the film expansive, but rather kept the film close and tight and quality.

And the pace was good. Not too much for the story it told (like Hollywood would have done), but definitely enough to keep your attention from beginning to end.