Not a War Story

Not a War Story

80 veterans. Two medals of honor. One zombie movie. Zero experience. No quit.

2017 · 90 min · ★ 4.6 · War, Documentary, Action, Comedy

Hollywood collides with a group of veterans who are tired of the typical PTSD and valor-portrayed movies and decide to make an original dark humor zombie apocalypse film all on their own.

Directed by Tim O'Donnell

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