‘Colony’ Review: Mob Mentality Can Be a Grisly Good Time When the Mob is Zombies
The film 'Colony' marks the return of director Yeon Sang-ho to the zombie genre, following his success with 'Train to Busan'. While it may not break new ground, it offers entertaining visuals and a familiar storyline. The film features a man-made virus as the catalyst for chaos, adding a unique twist to the zombie narrative.
- ▪Yeon Sang-ho, known for 'Train to Busan', directs 'Colony', a new entry in the zombie genre.
- ▪The film is characterized by its entertaining visuals and practical effects, despite a familiar plot.
- ▪A man-made virus serves as the source of the chaos in 'Colony', differentiating it from typical zombie narratives.
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Home Film Reviews May 29, 2026 3:14am PT ‘Colony’ Review: Mob Mentality Can Be a Grisly Good Time When the Mob is Zombies "Train to Busan" director Yeon Sang-ho returns with an enjoyably gnarly splatterfest that is not exactly revolutionary, but features enough (mostly practical) new flourishes to keep the K-Zom hive's bloodlust at bay. By Jessica Kiang Plus Icon Jessica Kiang Latest ‘Ben’Imana’ Review: An Impassioned Exploration of the Unruly Legacy of the Rwandan Genocide 3 days ago Best of Cannes 2026: 20 Critics’ Picks From This Year’s Festival 7 days ago ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ Review: Valeska Grisebach’s Wildly Audacious Small-Town-Gangster Epic Harvests Genre From the Drama of Real Life 7 days ago See All Courtesy of Wowpoint, Cannes Film Festival With the global craving for Korean…
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