Fido
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Fido

In an Earthly world resembling the 1950s, a cloud of space radiation has shrouded the planet, resulting in the dead becoming zombies that desire live ...human flesh. A company called Zomcon has been able to control the zombie population. Zombies can be temporarily neutralized by being shot, but can only be permanently neutralized by their brain being destroyed. Their ultimate disposal is through cremation, or burial, the latter which requires decapitation with the head being buried separately from the body. Conversely, Zomcon has created the domestication collar, when activated and placed on a zombie makes the zombie controllable and thus an eternally productive creature within society. Because all dead initially become zombies, the elderly are viewed negatively and suspectly. And all people, adult or child, learn to shoot to kill to protect society. Zomcon is the go to organization for all things zombie. In the town of Willard, the Robinsons - father Bill, mother Helen, and adolescent son Timmy - are one family who don't own a zombie as a domestic since Bill is afraid of zombies, as, when he was a child, he had to shoot his own zombie father, who tried to eat him. Bill has thus become fascinated with funerals to see zombies put away permanently. But Helen feels pressured to get a zombie when Zomcon's new head of security in Willard, the officious Jonathan Bottoms, moves into the neighborhood with his family. Never having had to deal with a zombie directly, Timmy is initially wary of their zombie. But as a lonely child who has no friends and is often bullied, Timmy eventually befriends their zombie, who he names Fido, as he treats the zombie much like a faithful pet dog. Timmy protects Fido at all cost, even after Fido, due to no fault of its own, is implicated in some deaths, which creates a mini-wave of loose zombies unknown to Zomcon. But Fido may play a larger role within the family as a companion for Helen, who is largely neglected by Bill, since he sees human affection as ultimately resulting in such difficult issues as what happened between him and his own father. With Timmy and Helen treating Fido with kindness, Fido, in turn, may prove that not all zombies, even when without their domestication collar, are out to kill anyone and everyone in their path. Show More

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s, they can be used as personal servants or pets. The movie focuses on a young boy named Timmy Robinson who lives in a small town called Willard. Timmy's parents decide to purchase a zombie named Fido as a household servant. Fido quickly becomes a beloved member of the family, especially to Timmy, who forms a unique bond with him. However, Timmy soon discovers that living with a zombie isn't as simple as it seems, as Fido's insatiable craving for flesh becomes harder to suppress. In addition, the town faces a new threat when a group of rebellious humans start fighting against Zomcon's control. Timmy finds himself caught up in the middle of this conflict as he tries to protect Fido and keep him safe from harm. Fido is a dark comedy that explores themes of family, friendship, and acceptance. It cleverly uses the concept of zombies as a metaphor for societal control and conformity. The film highlights the complexities of human nature and challenges the viewer to question their own preconceived notions about what it means to be human. With its unique blend of humor, horror, and heart, Fido is a must-watch for fans of both zombie movies and unconventional coming-of-age stories.