Clive Barker’s ‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ Achieves Unbelievable 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score!

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Clive Barker’s enduring fame is deeply tied to the horror genre, largely due to the cinematic adaptations of his renowned works such as the essential viewing “Hellraiser” (1987) and the timeless “Candyman” (1992). However, today, one of Barker’s creations, titled “ZOOmbies,” has been brought to life in the recently released film, currently garnering a flawless 100% Tomatometer rating based on 19 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

In this recently published article, the Popcornmeter score (previously known as the RT audience score) and CinemaScore for “Night of the Zoopocalypse” weren’t accessible. Yet, the movie directed by Ricardo Curtis and Rodrigo Perez-Castro, inspired by Barker’s work, has garnered praise from critics. In her review, Stephanie Malone of Morbidly Beautiful awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.

From start to finish, this movie was truly authentic, and I can’t help but appreciate the fact that such a unique film has been made. I thoroughly enjoyed immersing myself in its peculiar, eerie yet sweetly radiant neon ambiance.

In my take, I delved into the unexpectedly intense fright elements of the movie when writing my review for The Globe and Mail.

It seems that any film serving as a mini introduction to Barker’s world deserves recognition. However, it might be wise to ensure your home’s night lights are fully charged for a couple of nights following the viewing.”

This version maintains the original meaning while using simpler language and a more conversational tone.

Cole Groth of FandomWire added:

The work exhibits an appealing blend of apprehension, thrill, and mischief throughout its entirety – undeniably the result of a dedicated team striving tirelessly to create something unique and fresh.

‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ Could Lose Out To ‘Mickey 17’ Box Office

Clive Barker’s “unforeseen” animated horror film titled “Night of the Zoopocalypse” might garner a flawless rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but its weekend box office earnings could still be overshadowed. The movie, directed by Ricardo Curtis and Rodrigo Perez-Castro, is rated PG, which should expand its potential audience, but it’s uncertain if this will help the film break into the Top 10. Kevin Carr from Fat Guys at the Movies hints at the family-friendly aspect of the movie in his review by mentioning its suitable nature for families: “Kevin Carr” suggests the movie is family-oriented in his critique.

The soft, gummy-like texture of the monsters in this film gives it an appropriately eerie atmosphere without being too intense for a Saturday afternoon audience… It’s a blast with predictable surprises and plot twists, making it an enjoyable introduction to horror for younger viewers.

Eddie Harrison of the Film-Authority adds:

…”Night of the Zoopocalypse” is designed to be an enjoyable adaptation of a well-known horror story tailored for children and families. It’s primary goal is to provide some excitement, fear, and humor without aiming for anything deeper than a few fun moments filled with thrills, chills, and laughter.

The movie “Night of the Zoopocalypse” seems unlikely to break into the Top 10 this weekend at the box office, as per recent reports from Deadline. This weekend’s top spot is expected to go to Robert Pattinson’s new film, “Mickey 17.” Despite receiving a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, not everyone seems enamored with this Barker-inspired tale of chaos. Grant Hermanns from Screen Rant gave the movie a modest 5 out of 10 stars in his review, noting in it that:

“Night of the Zoopocalypse” doesn’t appear to be a blockbuster hit at the box office, but even with its strong Rotten Tomatoes rating, not everyone is impressed. Grant Hermanns from Screen Rant gave the movie a moderate 5 out of 10 stars in his review, expressing some reservations about the Barker-inspired storyline.

Clive Barker’s realm receives a more lighthearted adaptation in the form of the animated horror-comedy, Night of the Zoopocalypse, which, despite its amusing animation, lacks humor to a significant degree.

Right now, you can catch “Night of the Zoopocalypse” in movie theaters! If you’re a fan of horror maestro Clive Barker, don’t miss out on his incredible film adaptations such as “Hellraiser” and “Nightbreed”, which are available for free streaming on Tubi and Pluto TV. For those who can’t miss “Candyman”, it’s available on popular VOD platforms like Fandango at Home and Prime Video.

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2025-03-09 04:05