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Daddy, I'm a Zombie

By Barbara Schultz, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Zombies learn about friendship; lots of cartoonish violence.

Movie PG 2013 82 minutes
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

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age 6+

Based on 2 parent reviews

Lebron12James3
Lebron12James3 Parent
November 30, 2021
age 2+

In the jungle in the mighty jungle

This movie is a ripoff of Kung Fu Panda
1 person found this helpful.
iamhanuman
iamhanuman Adult
October 29, 2018
age 10+

A terrible creation

This animation manages to make almost no sense, whilst also being too creepy for younger viewers. Avoid at all costs. This is a mistake in film making, along with its companion piece.
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What's the Story?

In DADDY, I'M A ZOMBIE, the main character, Dixie, is a teenaged Goth girl who's bullied at school and unhappy at home since her mom left her and her dad. Dixie blames her sweet, doting dad's job as a mortician for her social troubles. When she is teased cruelly at the local fair, Dixie takes off into the woods in the middle of a storm. Lightning strikes a tree, which falls on Dixie. The girl wakes in a graveyard and is shocked to realize she is now one of the undead, with only a bubbly zombie mummy named Isis for company. Dixie must learn some valuable lessons about friendship, and track down a zombie drifter named Vitriol -- the only one who knows how she can escape the evil zombie queen Nebulosa and her minions and open the door that leads back to her mortal life.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (2 ):
Kids say (11 ):

Daddy I'm a Zombie is a sometimes entertaining children's movie about friendship and appreciating life. It will appeal to kids who are curious about more grown-up horror films, without horrifying them. However, as with a lot of cartoon adventures, disbelief must be suspended not only regarding the existence of supernatural creatures, but also concerning the often illogical plot.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about Dixie's moods. Why is she so down and so angry? Do you know anyone at school who acts like Dixie?

  • There have been many films and TV shows made about zombies. What do you think is so appealing to viewers about zombies?

  • What does Dixie learn during her stint with the undead?

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