Geoff Pevere of the Toronto Star described the film as a "smartly entertaining if slightly oversweet fusion of Douglas Sirkian melodrama (and especially All That Heaven Allows), all-American fifties science fiction, George Romero chompdown and Homeland Security satire," that is "strangely wholesome, gently splattery and adorably gory." Robert Abele of the Los Angeles Times called it a "crafty" and "deliciously funny" film that shows "there's still a lot of life left in the zombie flick."
Geoff Pevere from the Toronto Star described the film as a clever blend of Douglas Sirkian melodrama, all-American fifties science fiction, George Romero's style, and Homeland Security satire. He found it to be "strangely wholesome, gently splattery, and adorably gory." Robert Abele from the Los Angeles Times called it a "crafty" and "deliciously funny" film that highlights the enduring appeal of the zombie genre.