This Is Not a Test (2025)

High school drama meets apocalyptic thriller; ideal for fans of "The Walking Dead." Those averse to teen angst, beware!

Genres: Thriller, Horror

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This Is Not a Test(2025)

Movie1h 42mEnglishThriller, Horror
4.5
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Overview

A teen and a small group of classmates barricade themselves inside their high school as a fast-spreading infection turns the outside world into a deadly threat. Trapped with limited options and rising tension, the group must navigate fear, conflict, and hard choices while one student finds a new reason to fight for survival.

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Pros: tense outbreak opening; moody survival vibe; some strong performances | Cons: uneven pacing; shaky, hard-to-watch action; thin character logic

Will You Like This?

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a teen-focused, high-school-set zombie survival story with a bleak mood and bursts of chaos, similar in spirit to Founders Day or Time Cut; Not for you if you hate slow drama stretches or frustrating character choices.

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Going into this I had absolutely no idea that it was based off a book. I’ve always enjoyed zombie movies and this was more of a teenage post apocalyptic type. It doesn’t pack much of a bite but has some really great moments. Things open really strong but slow down a lot as things progress. It’s a lot darker than I expected it to be. The small cast of characters are pretty good together. Despite it being pretty slow it was still very suspenseful and I was never bored. When things do move fast it’s very effective and provides plenty of great practical effects and gore. Adam MacDonald has proven capable of directing suspense and horror but he has also consistently had issues with his pacing. Overall though this was a nice little low budget zombie movie. * Triple Feature at AMC Crestwood 18

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Full review: https://fandomwire.com/this-is-not-a-test-review/ Rating: D "This Is Not a Test is a deeply frustrating experience that collapses under the weight of its own technical shortcomings and narrative shortcuts. While it begins with the visceral energy of a promising survival horror flick, the movie quickly dissolves into a disjointed series of scenes marred by erratic editing, unmotivated character conflicts, and a screenplay that fails to breathe life into its central themes of hope, trauma, and resilience. Despite Olivia Holt's earnest efforts to ground the story, the lack of a cohesive structural logic makes it impossible to connect with the protagonist's journey from despair to survival. Ultimately, it's a missed opportunity to explore the human psyche against a bleak backdrop."

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