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In a 1950s-era alternate universe where domesticated zombies play a functional role in society by delivering the milk, carrying the mail, and even helping out with household chores, one boy is about t... read more read more...o find out just how big of a personal responsibility "pet" ownership truly is. When the Earth passed through a cloud of space dust and the dead arose from their graves to devour the flesh of the living, it first seemed that all hope for humanity was lost. Society's rapid slide into chaos, however, was soon halted when scientists at a company called ZomCom created a special collar that turned the rampaging animated corpses docile. Now, thanks to ZomCom, everything is under control -- or is it? Timmy Robinson (K'Sun Ray) isn't quite convinced. Quiet and withdrawn, the skeptical young boy spends so much time locked away in his room that he's almost become invisible around the household. His mother Helen (Carrie-Anne Moss) has recently purchased a zombie to help keep things tidy around the house though, and when the creature attempts to engage the curious youngster in a game of catch, a friendship is forged between boy and zombie that finds the amiable gut-muncher nicknamed Fido (Billy Connolly) practically becoming a part of the family. Things take a turn for the worse however, when Fido's collar malfunctions and Timmy's neighbors begin dying in droves. When ZomCom's top zombie control specialist Mr. Bottoms (Henry Czerny) moves in across the street from Timmy, the increasingly complicated situation threatens to place a serious stumbling block in the path of human-zombie relations. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 31 min.

Directed by: Andrew Currie

Release Date: January 31, 2007

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DVD Release Date: October 23, 2007

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  • jmanard52
    May 11, 2008
    jmanard52
    Nothing like zombie milk men. This was one of the best zombie comedys ive seen yet. Carrie Ann Moss did a turn that i hadnt seen in her and the whole concept was just good fun.
  • fb733768972
    March 9, 2012
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    "Fido" is one of the only films in history to show emotion between a zombie and human. So the story we have all known about zombies is forgotten. Once you die, you become a zombie who is either locked up or wears a collar that stabilizes you as you become a slave for humans. As a... read more lonely kids family purchases one of these zombies, he falls in love with him, gives him a name, and becomes his best friend. Like all of the zombies, they may have malfunctions at any moment and go on a killing spree. This premise is very silly and almost downright laughable, but I believe that is what the overall idea is trying to convey. I absolutely adored this film, even though it is very very dull and stupid at times. Is it the best comedy ever? No, but it will make you laugh your ass off, while still being able to hold together enough emotion and plot details to have great storytelling throughout. The acting is decent, but Billy Connolly really stole the show as Fido. This film is hilarious and oddly heartwarming. I definitely give it a recommendation.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    September 15, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Fido has got to be one of the most original zombie films that I've seen in quite some time. I felt that this was one of the best zombie comedies to come out since Shaun of the Dead and Return of the Living Dead. Fido is among the best of the zombie comedies, and add to that it's ... read morea totally different take on the genre itself. The story is set in the 1950's and zombies are domesticated to do chores. The idea behind Fido is wonderful, and the most die-hard zombie fan will surely be pleased at this refreshing new and funny take on zombie films. The actors are terrific in the parts they play and they all deliver on-screen. Dylan Baker gives the best performance here along with the actor who plays the title role of Fido. The film has a good dose of zombie comedy going on, and it blends very well with horror elements, not so much as not to scare the horror novice, which is a good thing. Fido is a very good, entertaining film that will most likely be seen as a classic film of the comedy horror genre. Everything about this film is well done, and as a die-hard fan of the genre, I thought that this film was a lot of fun. Fido belongs among the best films of the zombie genre and is one of the best zomedies of the last ten years. As far as horror comedies go, Fido definitely delivers the goods. The film will appeal to every fan of either genre.
  • theylovealexis
    May 13, 2011
    theylovealexis
    This could be my new favorite zombie flick ever. It's got everything.. the 1950's, slow moving classic zombies, romance and it's funny. I loved the costumes too. Such a good idea for a movie.
  • FrizzDrop
    January 18, 2011
    FrizzDrop
    Many films concerning zombies are naturally horror, and usually an examination of the problems in society. This film, with a backdrop of the 50's in all it's Cold War heyday, is much more of a comedy. The ridiculous history of the zombie infection, Zomcon, and the uncaring nature... read more of the residents make for an interesting trip down memory lane. Great performances from legendary comic Billy Connelly as the obviously rebellious Fido, Carrie Ann Moss as the maternal presence, and Kesun Loder as the loving friend, a boy, who gives his zombie a fighting chance. It felt like a comic book sprung to life.
  • purplemegan
    January 9, 2010
    purplemegan
    I really don't like zombie movies usually but I liked this one enough to watch it twice. Very clever.
  • Redlats
    June 9, 2009
    Redlats
    This movie is not cookie-cutter. Imagine a world where most dead become zombies -- and somehow they are harnessed and become useful members of society. Of course, for the movie to work, sometimes the zombie control collars malfunction, and the zombies go back to their human-eat... read moreing tendencies.
  • RCCLBC
    May 28, 2009
    RCCLBC
    Cleverly written and brilliantly acted, hands down THE MOST colorful "zombie film" that I have ever seen! And quite possibly the funniest "zombie film' that I have ever seen, though 'Sean Of The Dead' is "right up there".

    If you are a fan of 50's Sci-Fi, Zombie Films or Dark... read more Comedy in general...this one is not to be missed.

    While there is a bit of (fairly well done) gore it is not used as an attempt to shock or sicken the viewer, it's all very "matter of fact". Simply something that is bound to happen when your dealing with zombies.

    It's real strength is its bitting social commentary, the stunning sets and solid (yet humorous) acting by everyone involved.

    Simply put...there is something here for just about everyone.
  • matertenebraum
    May 2, 2009
    matertenebraum
    At a risk of sounding slightly sacrilegious, on first viewing I'm kind of inclined to put this right up on a par with 'Shaun of the Dead'. Now, given I view Simon Pegg as an unquestionable comedy genius, I realise this is a rather big claim. And to what extent you agree with that... read more last statement may be a good preliminary gauge of whether 'Fido' will appeal to you.

    In a way the comedy picks up where 'Shaun' left off, except we're back in the original 1950s Living Dead-era stereotypical middle-American small town. The Zombie Wars are over and zombies themselves are becoming more well-adjusted, useful members of the community. This, so we're informed at the outset, is largely thanks to the scientific advances made by the good people at Zomcom - a nice play on romantic comedy perhaps?

    The beauty of the film lies in its dead-pan depiction of a respectable neighbourhood maintaining core values while making a place for zombies and the special hazards they pose. The charm and balance with which it does this is near enough perfect. Themes you might expect from a more mainstream kitsch comedy come through - the veneer of good clean living, keeping up appearances, repressed emotion, muddled parental values, social decorum and the plight of the alienated individual.

    It's a story told with happy heart and wide appeal that is brought to life vividly by the film's all-round strong cast. It's one of those works where it really shows through that everyone involved got a kick out of taking part. It's also fun imagining what Billy Connelly learning his script must have been like...

    So in conclusion, it is probable you will appreciate the humour of this film unless your father tried to eat you.
  • flixsterman
    April 19, 2009
    flixsterman
    When it comes to putting monsters on film, there is a certain 'natural order' of things. When a monster is new to the medium and still relatively unknown in the minds of the audience, just his mere presence is frightful enough. As the creature becomes more familiar to movie goer... read mores he/she/it becomes proportionally less scary, thus directors employ the talents of 'special effects' artists to add shock value (blood, guts, gore, etc.). Eventually and inevitably the market becomes so saturated with the monster's presence that no amount of red corn syrup or rubber intestines is going to illicit the desired effect. This is when the once terrifying beast becomes an effigy of comic relief. We saw it with Frankenstein ["Frankenstein" to "Horror of Frankenstein" to "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein"]. We saw it with werewolves ["The Wolf Man" to "The Howling" to "Teen Wolf"]. Now we're seeing it with zombies ["Night of the Living Dead" to "Zombie Holocaust" to "Fido"]. Films like Fido and Shaun of the Dead are graphic reminders that the end may be near for those of the 'undead persuasion'. :'(

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Critic Reviews

J. R. Jones
October 23, 2007
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

This indie exercise is so stultifying you might want to check your own pulse. Full Review

Ty Burr
July 6, 2007
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

The movie's breezy, blood-flecked entertainment, with no aim other than to give you a giggle and a shriek. Full Review

Richard Roeper
June 18, 2007
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

Fido is a one-joke movie with some good performances and a few good gross-out moments. But it's not dark enough or sick enough to be a cult favorite.

Manohla Dargis
June 15, 2007
Manohla Dargis, New York Times

In the ticklishly amusing satire Fido, the undead stagger along like stunned toddlers.

Lisa Rose
June 15, 2007
Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger

Fido does offer a good number of laughs, along with a healthy serving of gore to satisfy horror fans. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
June 15, 2007
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

The main joke here is that Connolly's Fido, though he never speaks, seems more alive than the rigidly conformist '50s males around him. It's not quite enough to keep Fido more than a slight comedy. Full Review

Elizabeth Weitzman
June 15, 2007
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

Definitely the most fun you'll have with the undead this week. Full Review

Robert Abele
June 14, 2007
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times

A crafty mixture of George Romero and Douglas Sirk, Fido is a boy and his zombie movie that may have an unusually pastoral color scheme but tears into its many satirical targets with the vigor of a fr... Full Review

John Anderson
June 14, 2007
John Anderson, Newsday

Fido, which feels original despite borrowing from a half-dozen genres, shouldn't be taken too seriously. Full Review

Peter Travers
June 14, 2007
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Director Andrew Currie is better at laughs than scares, but he can't sustain either as Fido runs out of steam in the final stretch.

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