This constantly swirling film is all shook up, alternately a raucous zombie movie, a tragic love story, an existentialist character study, and a gruesome slasher flick -- and always a dark comedy.

Soavi's sophisticated shocker is a mordant delight.

If the film had been a hit, we might have gotten a series of increasingly less heartfelt, less handcrafted sequels--better one great film that stands alone.

The film is an excellent entry point into the world of director Michele Soavi.