Black Sheep
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5.9 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21

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  1. ILHM
    Mar 10, 2013
    7
    Henry returns to the family farm to overcome his fear of sheep after a traumatic childhood incident, but he and several other unlucky visitors must fight to survive when the genetically-altered flock turns on their masters! The outrageous horror comedy BLACK SHEEP scores big laughs with its absurd stance against biological engineering. No one is safe when writer/director Jonathan King makes the self-righteous environmentalists out to look just as foolish as the careless scientists. With the award-winning WETA Workshop assigned to the film, one can only expect the best out of the special effects department, and they deliver. The sheep look incredibly realistic as they just obliterate everything in their path, tearing off flesh and ripping the guts out of each of their victims in a hilarious display of comic gore that calls back to New Zealand's other famous Horror film, DEAD ALIVE. Unsurprisingly, the characters and plot quickly lose focus when faced with the ridiculous antics occurring on screen. Although the overall silliness does begin to wear by the third act, BLACK SHEEP is still a wildly entertaining film that creature fans are sure to enjoy.

    -Carl Manes
    I Like Horror Movies    … Expand
  2. ballpark_frank
    Nov 24, 2012
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed this twist on the standard 'zombie' genre film. Also, being set in New Zealand, it almost made more sense (no offense intended). When you combine a fear of sheep, genetically altered 'zombie sheep', the classic "those scientists don't know what they're doing" activists, and an outstanding trailer, which includes a scene where the villain (Angus) is standing in a room, sounds of sheep bleeting, his pants apparently down around his ankles, and responding to the question "What are you DOING?" with the excellent response: "You wouldn't understand", the circle is complete. And, either intentionally or accidentally, some scenes paid tribute to other movies. I was reminded of the schoolhouse scene in "The Birds", "The Great Escape," when Charles Bronson freezes in the tunnel. And, of course, the original "Night of the Living Dead." One might also think of "An American Werewolf in London.". The language is quite crude (though, considering what's happening, completely appropriate), and the subtext (which reminds me of "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back", when they're riding with the 'sheep lover') isn't exactly appropriate for the younger crowd. Still, I found this quite fun.… Expand
  3. ScarTissue1990
    Mar 19, 2012
    1
    I usually give movies more than 4 chances in redeeming my respect, but this film is terrible. I watch movies with an open mind but, this is just terrible. The acting is one of the main reasons why I don't like this film..
  4. ERG1008
    Sep 17, 2010
    6
    Comedy horror from New Zealand about genetically "altered" killer sheep.
    Well it kills an hour & a half.
    It's predictable, silly & gross but it never takes itself too seriously.
    Oh & the Were-Sheep are just disturbing.
  5. Zoey
    Nov 23, 2008
    4
    Hmm...this movie was entertaining, but only because me and my friends saw it as a comedy instead of a horror movie. Seriously, we were laughing out loud! Problem is, I don't think that was its intention.
  6. MattH
    Dec 24, 2007
    1
    Awful film didn't even wait for the end.
  7. RayR
    Dec 5, 2007
    9
    Absurdly funny. A classic horror/gore/comedy. A must see if you enjoyed Shaun of the Dead and/or Evil Dead.
  8. Sara
    Oct 24, 2007
    9
    Bloody awesome! A must for anyone who likes smart movies, schlock-horror, silly amounts of gore and of course, sheep. Highly recommended!
  9. DaveH.
    Oct 21, 2007
    9
    It's quite good - Actually, it's really really funny, zombie sheep ripping people apart! You can't compete with that.

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Metascore
62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Pete Vonder Haar
    50
    Unfortunately, Black Sheep takes so long to get going and misses so many easy opportunities for classic comedy it has to be regarded as a noble failure.
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  2. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Jim Ridley
    70
    The cartoonish overkill that often makes Black Sheep a hoot proves wearying over an entire movie: The broad comedy and one-note characters eventually cancel out the horror, leaving elaborate set pieces that are more frantic than funny.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Luke Sader
    70
    A giddily subversive addition to the age-old cinema tradition of the horror comedy.
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