Nerds That Geek Movie Review: ‘I Am Alone’

Written by Scott Edwards

​Everybody is unique in their own kind of way, especially when it comes to their genes. Some people are able to drink like a fish and never suffer the consequences for it, while the rest of us wake up looking and feeling like a zombie. Some people are able to eat all of the gluten they want, while others have violent reactions to it and can go into shock. The only commonality between these people is that they are of course human, but it ends there, because what their genes attribute to them is unique in all cases.

After getting dropped off in the Rocky Mountains, Jacob Fitts is ready to start shooting his next episode of I Am All Alone. Saying goodbye to his team that he will meet up with again in a couple days, he starts his adventure by making his way down the river. Getting to shore and finding some fruit, he treks into the unknown to bring the viewers at home the most authentic show he possibly can. But he quickly finds out that he is not alone in the mountains as he hears gun shots coming from somewhere, yet his nightmare is just starting to begin when he is attacked by a stranger that takes a bite out of his arm. Killing the stranger in self-defense, Jacob needs to make his way back to the meeting point to call for help to make sure that he is absolved of any charges that can be brought against him for the fight, but he is starting to feel the ill effects of whatever the stranger was infected with, forcing him to take stock in his own being.

Leaving their friend and star in the woods on their own, Mason and Adam make their way into town to get some interviews from the locals about what could happen in the woods. Having a couple shots messed up by people moving behind the interviews, they have no idea what is causing some sort of panic around them. As the weather starts to move in, the two are getting ready to pack up and make their way to the cabin meeting point to check out the footage when they witness a woman getting shot right in front of them. Seeing her come back to life, they find themselves in for a reality show that will change the world. Getting as much as possible on film, the two are overrun by the flesh eaters and while Mason is able to escape their clutches, Adam is not as lucky and joins their ranks. With his military training kicking in, Mason needs to find a way to get word to Jacob about what is happening, but it will send him through the hordes of the undead who are looking for their next meal.

Being pulled into a secured CDC facility, Mason is shackled to a table and forced to talk to Doctor Marlow who is trying to find a cure for whatever this outbreak is. Showing scenes of what was happening to himself, Mason also sees what is happening to his friend in the mountains. Not being able to come up with the answers that the doctor is looking for, Mason is at his breaking point and demands to be released but is only granted a shackle less remainder of the interview. Watching the final footage of his friend after he has fully turned into a flesh eater, Mason and Marlow find out that the remedy is in the blood, but will they have time to make a vaccine before the compound is over run?

Pretty solid little zombie flick and I am not only saying that because it took place in Colorado, it really took a different turn than I expected. Watching as Jacob is oblivious to what is going on in town, his journey after becoming infected was pretty darn good to watch on the screen. Then you get to watch as Mason is forced to re-live all of the agony he was forced to live through for the past day, including seeing his good friend becoming a zombie which killed him inside. I really liked how the secure CDC location was experiencing power outages throughout the movie, making sure you understand that the threat was far from over, that was a good touch. With some zombies, a reality television show, a walk, through nature, a river, a man refusing to give up his life and a friendship that will last long after death. This is a pretty good movie to see how quickly the system can breakdown, especially when nobody knows what is happening when it all begins. Stay Scared.

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