Stalled (2013) Movie Review

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Director: Christian James

Writer: Dan Palmer (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Dan Palmer (Freak Out)
  • Antonia Bernath (St Trinian’s)
  • Tamaryn Payne (Vendetta)
  • Matt Holden (Final Destination)
  • Giles Alderson (The Damned United)

Scenario: A custodian finds himself stuck inside a ladies’ room, where he then faces a full-scale zombie assault.

Runtime: 1 Hour 26 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Surprise Encounter During Clean-up

Story: The narrative unfolds as W.C. (Palmer), the janitor, readies to sanitize the ladies’ restroom post a Christmas gathering. An unexpected turn of events ensues when he discretely conceals himself within a cubicle upon the arrival of a pair of females. Unforeseen circumstances arise as he grapples with an influx of zombies invading the premises.

In a restroom, WC finds himself stuck in a neighboring stall to a lady. With only scant resources at their disposal, they need to find a way out of this predicament while dealing with an unexpected zombie invasion. What unfolds next is a hilarious sequence of events as they struggle to survive.

Verdict on Stalled

In a chilling blend of humor and terror, our protagonist, a janitor, gets stuck in a bathroom stall during a zombie apocalypse. Unable to flee, he’s forced to think on his feet about the safest exit strategy. However, it seems that his initial expectations for an easy escape were misplaced.

This budget-friendly horror comedy offers a fresh perspective on zombie films, set within a confined space. It skillfully balances humor and terror, eliciting laughter at appropriate moments, while boasting impressive makeup effects. Dan Palmer delivers an outstanding performance, relying heavily on his comedic timing to drive the film. Notably, the environment is creatively designed with various materials to aid in the struggle against the undead.

Final Thoughts –Stalled is a silly but enjoyable horror comedy.

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2025-06-19 14:37