'Zombie Battlefield' tells the story of war from the perspective of zombies

“The Battlefield of the Dead” borrows the context of World War II in 1941 - the time of the explosion of biological weapons - as the premise for the story and origin of the zombies in the film. At this time, the Japanese army was occupying Chumphon province of Thailand for strategic reasons. In order to form an immortal army, the Japanese side decided to test a new biological weapon on the local people.

At that time, the Thai army had the participation of Mek (Nonkul), a newly promoted sergeant with absolute loyalty to the country. His younger brother Mok (Awat Ratanapintha) hated the military career and longed to pursue liberalism.

In an attempt to escape the war, Mok and a group of Thai soldiers are suddenly infected. Mek must undertake a secret mission to hunt down the infected, including his younger brother. Faced with a dilemma, what decision will Mek make?

The film is led by Nonkul's impressive performance as Mek, who has deep internal conflicts when witnessing his relatives and comrades turn into bloodthirsty zombies. Nonkul's every look and expression fully conveys the character's pain and responsibility, especially in the scene where he faces his younger brother Mok when he becomes a zombie.

Awat Ratanapintha as Mok also shows the psychological transformation from a naive, energetic rookie to a bloodthirsty creature with a glimmer of humanity through memories of his family. Both actors create contrast and deep emotions in the confrontation between the two brothers.

The film's sound and special effects are carefully invested, creating a tense and haunting atmosphere. From the echoing sound of gunshots, the growls of zombies to the majestic and tragic background music, all blend together to enhance the viewer's experience.

The visuals are meticulously detailed, especially the creepy but not ridiculous zombies. The pristine natural scenes of Thailand contrast with the chaos of war and disease, highlighting the fragility of humans in the face of nature and fierce conflicts.

With careful investment, director Kongkiat Komesiri ambitiously created a completely new zombie version, not following the same path as previous films of the same genre.

“Corpse War” will be shown in theaters in Hai Duong City on November 29, for audiences aged 18 and over.