Having the zombie disease spread as a Fungus is the main innovation of this film, but apart from the themes are similar - human zombie hybrid who may save the world; mad scientist willing to sacrifice everyone and everything to find the cure, military using dubious methods to control the infection. But that makes it sound quite generic, when actually there is a lot more going on here. This is one of the genres "quiet" zombie films where frenetic action and fighting for survival are not the main drivers of the film, but more an exploration of the central characters journey. The main character - one of the the afore-mentioned hybrids - is both terrifying, but also childishly disarming, with a cold logical approach to the situation, mixed with a child like playfullness. its well done, and well acted, and is a slow burner which will stay with you longer than some of the all action forggetable zombie films.
Review of The Girl with All the Gifts
