Cold body. Warm heart.|Jan. 31, 2013|United States | Canada|97 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Comedy;Horror;Romance
Description: Warm Bodies is a 2013 film set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. The story follows R, a zombie who can’t remember his full name but believes it starts with an “R.” He spends his days roaming an airport inhabited by other undead, including his close companion M. R and M communicate through grunts and moans, occasionally forming near-words. As a zombie, R lacks a heartbeat and constantly craves human flesh, particularly brains. Eating brains allows him to experience the memories of his victims, briefly feeling alive.
During a hunt for food, R and his group encounter Julie Grigio and her friends, who are on a mission to retrieve medical supplies for their fortified human community. R is immediately drawn to Julie, and for the first time, his heart beats. After Julie’s boyfriend, Perry, is killed, R consumes his brain and gains Perry’s memories, deepening his connection to Julie. R rescues Julie by disguising her scent with zombie blood and takes her to an abandoned airplane for safety.
Initially terrified and suspicious, Julie begins to trust R after he saves her during an escape attempt and provides food. Over time, the two bond, listening to vinyl records and playing games. These interactions cause R to gradually regain his humanity—his heartbeat strengthens, and his ability to speak improves. Despite their growing connection, Julie decides to return home, inadvertently attracting a swarm of zombies. R protects her and eventually escorts her back to the human enclave.
Warm Bodies is a unique blend of horror and romance, exploring themes of love, redemption, and transformation in a world divided between the living and the undead.
Cast director: Jonathan Levine
Cast actor: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Lio Tipton, John Malkovich, Dave Franco, Rob Corddry, Cory Hardrict, Vincent Leclerc, Daniel Rindress-Kay, Chris Cavener
Original name: Warm Bodies