Although this film comes late to the ".... vs. Zombies" oeuvre, sometimes it is possible to put low expectations aside and simply enjoy a film for what it is: a simple-minded, good-natured fun romp. Where Scouts Guide.... scores over many of its undead competitors is that it has a well-written and well-structured script, a likeable and very enjoyable lead 'teen' trio (one stereotype short of an Inbetweeners cast), a strong and reasonably well-written female lead in Sarah Dumont (in spite of being written as a stripper, sorry, "cocktail waitress"), and most important of all, the comedy (mostly) works and the horror aspect is equally well-staged and very well-executed. Indeed, there are many great gore gags, including at least three bizarre 'firsts' for the genre, as well as the amazing Cloris Leachman as a horrible cat-loving neighbour and a classic Britney Spears homage. There is a good finale that shows polish, and a sweet mid-credits gag that sums up the movie: disengage brain, revel in the film's silliness and energy, and just enjoy.
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