Quartile rating: 6.5/10 · 1 rating
A young couple travels to a shabby Eastern European hospital for plastic surgery. The young woman wants a breast reduction. Her mother comes along for yet another face-lift. Wandering through an abandoned ward the boyfriend stumbles upon a young woman, gagged and strapped to an operating table; she is the result of an experimental rejuvenation treatment. He frees her, but does not realize he just caused the outbreak of a virus that will change doctors, patients and his mother-in-law into bloodthirsty zombies.
Yummy is a Belgian horror-comedy that delivers competent genre thrills with a fun Eastern European medical tourism premise. The setup is clever and the film leans into its gory comedy effectively, but the plot is fairly thin and derivative once the zombie outbreak begins — it follows well-worn horror conventions without much deviation. Acting is serviceable with some genuinely amusing performances, particularly from the supporting cast. Cinematography is functional and occasionally stylish with good use of the hospital setting. The novelty lies in its specific satirical angle on plastic surgery culture and Eastern European healthcare, which gives it a distinct flavor even if the zombie mechanics are standard. The ending is underwhelming and formulaic, failing to capitalize on the film's comedic potential for a memorable payoff.