All America's worst fears. Realized. At once.
Dead Air (2009) is a horror movie focused on terrorism.
Synopsis: A plague in the form of a toxic viral gas is unleashed at major sporting events across the United States. The gas turns its victims instantly "into an immediate rage of insanity and violence". Controversial Los Angeles talk show radio host Logan Burnhardt (Bill Moseley) and his production team are caught up in the middle of the chaos, and only blocks away from the explosion site, they begin to receive reports of rioters in the streets and listeners continue to call in reports of their first hand experiences. In addition to those infected by the virus, the terrorists, led by Abir (Navid Negahban), responsible for the attacks attempt to make their way to Logan's studio, killing anyone in the way.
This is not a glamorous Hollywood production, so don't expect too much. In a nutshell, this movie is about paranoia following the 9/11 terrorist attack in the U.S. Yes, it's all America's worst fears realized at once - terrorist attack (by the Muslims without a doubt), hatred towards the Muslims, mass panic, and near apocalyptic happenings.
The "zombies" are unconvincing; I guess there's not much budget for makeup. The only redeeming element is Bill Moseley as seasoned radio host Logan Burnhardt. He has a big mouth and does quite a good job hosting his radio show under intense pressure from what's happening around him and his team members.
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