Steve Niles' Remains is a 2011 horror movie directed by Colin Theys and based on the graphic novel of the same name by Steve Niles. The movie is set in a post-apocalyptic world after a nuclear holocaust has wiped out most of the population. The setting is an abandoned casino in Reno, Nevada, where a group of survivors have holed up in the basement. The survivors include a casino worker named Tom (Grant Bowler), his girlfriend Tori (Tawny Cypress), a security guard named Jensen (Lance Reddick), and a young girl named Cindy (Jessica Alexandra Green).
The movie begins with a dramatic sequence showing the nuclear blast and the immediate aftermath. The survivors quickly realize that they are unable to leave the basement due to the presence of radioactive ash outside. They are also unable to contact the outside world due to communication lines being down. With no food or water to sustain them, tensions begin to rise among the group.
The tension is broken when a lone stranger named Mickey (Miko Hughes) stumbles into the basement. He claims to have been hiding in a refrigerator and is the only survivor left in the casino. The group is skeptical of his story, but they eventually accept him into the group.
It quickly becomes apparent that something is not quite right with Mickey. He begins to exhibit strange behavior, speaking incoherently and attacking the other survivors. It is revealed that Mickey has been infected by the nuclear fallout and has become a type of zombie-like creature. His condition is contagious, and the other survivors soon find themselves fighting for their lives against a growing horde of infected people.
Steve Niles' Remains is a classic zombie movie with a unique twist. The movie is not just about fighting zombies but also about the psychological toll that such an event would have on survivors. While the physical danger posed by the infected is real, the survivors also struggle with issues of trust, loyalty, and desperation.
The characters are well-developed, and the acting is superb, particularly from Lance Reddick, who portrays Jensen, the stoic and resourceful security guard. Tawny Cypress is also excellent as Tori, Tom's girlfriend and a strong and intelligent survivor in her own right.
The special effects in Steve Niles' Remains are impressive, with plenty of gore and carnage to satisfy horror fans. The movie also has a good pace, with action and tension building steadily throughout.
Overall, Steve Niles' Remains is a solid entry into the zombie genre, with enough twists and turns to keep viewers engaged. While it may not reinvent the wheel, the movie does a good job of crafting an engaging story and delivering plenty of scares and thrills. Fans of horror and zombie movies should definitely check this one out.
Steve Niles' Remains is a 2011 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes.
