Our take
Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End is a Spanish zombie thriller about a man and his cat surviving a rabies-like outbreak. Dialogue includes bite transmission talk, monster labels, f-word panic, and a kiss message. Expect siege tension and infected attacks typical of the genre. Older teens who handle zombie violence.
Uplifting themes
Loyalty to pet and neighbors surfaces briefly
Story (may spoil tone)
When a kind of rabies that transforms people into aggressive creatures spreads across the planet, Manel isolates himself at home with his cat, relying on his wits to survive; but soon they must go out in search of food, by land and by sea, dodging many dangers.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Infected attacks, bite transmission, and siege-style survival fights
Infected attacks, bite transmission, and siege-style survival fights
Language F-word and harsh Spanish profanity during panic scenes
F-word and harsh Spanish profanity during panic scenes
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Outbreak dread, monster stalking, and home-invasion tension
Outbreak dread, monster stalking, and home-invasion tension
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Blood-contact infection and bite wounds typical of zombie horror
Blood-contact infection and bite wounds typical of zombie horror
Dangerous behaviour DIY survival and confrontation choices may look simpler than reality
DIY survival and confrontation choices may look simpler than reality
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Manel isolates with his cat when society collapses. What would your family prioritize in a crisis?
- Zombie films often start small then spread. How does fear change neighbor trust?