The Rage (II) (2017) User Reviews

Great Short with a twist on the genre

[dave1033a · 9/10 · 6 October 2020]

Zombie films have become tiresome in the last few years.. as someone that lived the genre even I had become fed up.. simply because almost every story was the same. This short was a breath of fresh air.. although technically in this short they're not zombies, they're more along the lines of the Infected from the 28 days later franchise it's still a zombie film.. Joshua Cleave directs this short and the main bulk is shot from the POV of the Protagonist a la Hardcore Henry.. performances are OK as the majority of the cast are infected ragers.. There is a nice little twist at the end and I am looking forward to The Rage 2.. Well Done to all involved and I can definitely see the Director going on to bigger things in the near future .. Bravo👏👏👏

Blistering Paced Zombie Thrill Ride

[TheAll-SeeingI · 9/10 · 17 March 2020]

Joshua Cleave's breakneck zombie short "The Rage" floors the accelerator pedal at the onset, and never lets off the gas throughout its torrid nine-minute runtime.

Two scientists in a tightly controlled environment lose the reins on those controls, and within literally seconds, the aptly-named "The Rage" becomes a zombie fest of the highest magnitude. Terrific handheld motion capture compliments a hospital environment that at once is both antiseptic and highly claustrophobia. Zombiedom instantaneously manifests throughout the building, and through a first person perspective, our protagonist can be found both aggressively taking the fight to them and fleeing their relentless advance.

Ambitious, frenetic, and very shrewdly conceived, "The Rage" is an elite, high-impact film within a much-loved genre. - (Was this review of use to you? If so, let me know by clicking "Helpful." Cheers!)

What happens next?

[adamjohns-42575 · 7/10 · 15 September 2020]

Far too scary for my cowardly tastes, full as it is of zombies and gore, but done very well. I really liked the first person perspective and thought that the lead actor was very natural in his role. A great story to expand upon, as it has the beginnings of something much bigger, much like its diminutive Director (The cute, but dead Janitor). The Rage 2 is out soon and I look forward to seeing where this story goes, even if it is from behind a cushion.

Brilliant!!!

[michaelcolman · 10/10 · 8 September 2017]

Joshua Cleave does it again! Another fantastic film by a brilliant writer, film maker and director.

Fantastically written and directed, if this is the sort of quality that Joshua can produce then I look forward to seeing more of his work. This film has you hooked straight away and draws you in closer.

Having worked with Joshua once before myself I know how passionate he is about getting each and every scene perfect and how much detail he puts into his productions. His ability to direct and get the best out of his actors is a credit only to himself.

I am sure that this is the start of some other amazing things to come.

Bad A$$ Zombie Short Film

[JGReviews · 10/10 · 23 February 2020]

The Rage is a pretty cool zombie film that's shot all from one person's POV during a zombie outbreak. I was lured in by all of the film's festival laurels and it is clearly deserving of the recognition it has received. The POV style gives it immediacy and really makes you feel like you're there. While watching a zombie movie you can't help but wonder how you would react in that situation, and having a zombie outbreak in a lab/office setting makes for a relatable scenario (if there ever were one haha). The lead character ends up having to do things like slam zombie coworkers' heads and other body parts in doors to survive. Additionally, all of the long POV takes make for an impressive bit of coordination and choreography on the part of all of the support cast and crew in order to make everything perfect in a take, so well done to the team. The rage is fun and definitely worth your 9 minutes. I would watch more if I could.

excellent new film from Joshua Cleave

[nigelpalmer-65346 · 10/10 · 23 October 2017]

For those familiar with director Joshua Cleave's first film "About Time" which is a beautiful, poetic and elegiac love story told in reverse, which needs a tissue or two at the end, you will be shocked and surprised by his latest film, "The Rage" which couldn't be more different. It tells the story of a bio scientist fighting an outbreak and trying to protect his girlfriend. Shot with a real time feel and from the claustrophobic POV of the scientist, it's dark, bloody and scary. The denouement, is a real shock. So, strap in and prepare not to breathe throughout. And a nice Hitchcock touch that the director himself cameos. Highly recommended. With two films from competeely different genres, I can't wait to see what this highly talented director will come up with next.

a short, powerful film

[jaoates-50346 · 9/10 · 9 September 2017]

Joshua's venture into the horror genre is in total contrast to his previous film Time. He begins by creating an atmosphere of calm routine that he viewer can immediately relate to and then turns it on its head by a swift transition into chaos and panic that carries the viewer along like a tidal wave. This film shows the range and originality of Joshua as a film maker and I look forward very much to seeing his next film.

8 minutes of pace and drama

[imdb-6352 · 9/10 · 12 October 2017]

This is the first film directed by Joshua Cleave I have watched and I was impressed with it's form and quality. The pace is fast; the atmosphere it creates nail biting. The POV shots were ambitious and generally worked very well, I could really feel it was me traversing the corridors and stairs! I felt the addition of the CGI was unobtrusive and added to the quality of the piece. Reading the accompanying notes I marvel at the effort and commitment shown by the director and all the other participants in getting this piece to the screen. A fabulous effort leading to an entertaining outcome. I look forward to seeing more from this director.