When Michael arrives in the city to visit his girlfriend, he soon realizes that a terrible virus has spread across the city, turning people into mindless homicidal maniacs. Our main survivor is Kai, a dopey, kind man who is in Berlin to hand-deliver house keys to his ex-girlfriend and maybe, just maybe, win her back. He arrives at her apartment and low and behold: zombie outbreak. So he hunkers down there with the mechanic’s assistant (the mechanic being otherwise disposed), and wonders whether his girlfriend is alive. The apartment complex is situated Rear Window style, so throughout the film neighbors make connections, plot escapes and ask for sedatives and so on. The title comes from a scene in the middle of the film where Kai and his mechanic buddy construct a battering ram–or rammbock–to break through into the neighbors apartment. This scene was originally the story of the film–assumedly conceived as a short–but it neatly sums up the crux of the feature: it is about people, in times of struggle, using their wits and tools to survive and stay together. The actors here all do a good job, and Kai makes a refreshing lead as a man with not much going for him except his good heart. There are some good twists and turns, as well as a sense of humor and inventiveness, which won’t be spoiled here, but Rammbock comes highly recommended to fans of the genre looking for a new take on the classic outbreak story.
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- Tagline:You can run, but you can't hide. »
- Runtime:59 minutes
- Director: Marvin Kren
- Countries:Germany, Austria
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Actors: KaiSebastian AchillesStimme TV ModeratorinIngrid BeerbaumManniCarsten BehrendtIna MüllerMelanie BerkeZombieSabrina CaramannaAnitaEmily CoxZombieGlen CurtisMichaelMichael FuithStimme RadiodurchsageMila GachThorstenHarald Geil
- Genres:Horror, Thriller
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Producers: Melanie Berkeexecutive producerSigrid Hoernerproducer
- Plot: Just when Michael arrives in Berlin to visit his ex-girlfriend Gabi, a terrible virus starts spreading across the city at a rapid pace, turning people into mindless homicidal maniacs. Much to Michael's concern, Gabi's not home; instead, he meets Harper, a teenage plumber's apprentice at work in her apartment block. Together, they manage to barricade themselves when raging hordes of infected people swarm the building. Surrounded by these thirsty zombies, Michael and Harper have their hands full to survive - and it will take all of their ingenuity to make their way out to try and find Gabi. Written by Bloody Disgusting
- User's comment:A flick worth watching! by ro-teixeira
You may see I have rated this movie an 9. Yes, a 9. Surely it doesn't reach the standards to become a new Night Of The Living Dead or 28 days later, but considering the low budget and the origin of this flick, well, boys have done very well.
It all starts as any romantic comedy movie, but suddenly when you start to move on your chair thinking "ok, in a few moments I will get introduced to mayhem" the director just trows it into you, like a uppercut in the jaw. Direct, brutal.
Fast paced zombies, small spaces and a dirty and decay environment. It sure worth watching, specially considering it's only one hour length.
Go rent it! You won't regret!
- Also known as: Berlin of the Dead (Japan - DVD title), Siege of the Dead (UK - DVD title),

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