5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
VAMPIRES, SUBWAYS AND VALENTINE!!, June 28, 2007
I really didn't know what to expect with SHADOW ZONE:THE UNDEAD EXPRESS, the front cover was kind of cheesy, I'd never heard of the title before, still I was willing to give the movie a shot. I was glad I did. SHADOW ZONE opens up with the GRIM REAPER in a graveyard and he has absolutely nothing to do with the story--he is there merely to introduce it!!
ZACH KINCAID is having a rough time. His mom and dad are divorcing and he hasn't quite adjusted to it yet. He's a good kid, but has trouble stretching the truth at times. So much so in fact, his friends, J.T. and GABE, have a hard time looking the other way, especially when this causes trouble for them at school. So when Zach tells them he's met a vampire named VALENTINE in the subway, you can imagine how this goes over.
But Zach really does meet Valentine, an elegant vampire from the turn of the century, who puts Zach under his protection. Valentine, you see, doesn't drink human blood. But Zach doesn't trust him and instead, bolts and boards the first train he sees which is a BIG mistake. It's filled with several nasty vampires who aren't as kind as Valentine.
There are several more twists and turns, saves and frights, giving this a pretty good ride. SHADOW ZONE reminded me of a cross hybrid of MONSTER SQUAD(oh, i love that movie)and the Saturday nite series that used to be on NICK AT NITE years ago, i can't remind the name of it, but a group of kids would sit around a campfire and tell scary stories, I LOVED THAT SERIES!!! Anyway, this movie had that same feel--sweet, scary, funny, good stuff!!
So, check it out!! You'll feel like a kid again on a late Saturday nite again:)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An Excellect Adaptation, December 25, 2005
This review is from: Shadow Zone: The Undead Express (DVD)
The Undead Express is a true-to-the-book adaptation of the novel of the same title. This is a good vampire movie for the more squeamish vampire fan, because it's exciting without being too scary. The moral is a little heavy handed, but otherwise, this is a fine movie for someone looking for a nice vampire film. Ron Silver makes an absolutely charming vampire as well. If you liked the book, you will like the movie.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Does not star LYNDA CATER, but LINDA Carter., August 24, 2000
This review is from: Shadow Zone: The Undead Express (DVD)
I only bought this film as I saw its list of actors and included was 'Lynda Carter'(they mispelt it!) but it only has an appearance by 'Linda Carter'; a different access, who also appears in 'Mercy'(2000). I think she needs an initial (Eg, Linda N. Carter) because it is very misleading to fans of Lynda Carter who is herself a very individual and inspiring actress! Please, Linda, use an initial! However, this film rocks! It's just good fun with a few good frights and a very handsome Ron Silver as a very sexy Vampire. So all's wellthat ends well, it's an enjoyable film, especially for young people. The scene on ther express will give you the creeps!
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