IT STAINS THE SANDS RED is a low rent, minimalist zombie movie made on a tiny budget and shot in the desert. It follows a female protagonist who finds herself pursued by a single member of the walking dead and the unusual relationship that she gradually develops with the creature. Sadly, it's a depressing and rather unpleasant film, with the director choosing to focus on negative and exploitative aspects (a disgusting gag involving a used tampon, a needless rape scene) over anything approaching maturity. The script is profane and idiotic and the protagonist hardly sympathetic. The premise has some potential but it's wasted in this instance.

During the zombie apocalypse, showgirl Molly (Brittany Allen) is leaving Las Vegas only to get stranded alone in the desert with one lone zombie tracking her closely. Molly examines her life, uses the zombie to vent against men, and becomes attached to the walking dead man. She utilizes rule one: Zombies can't climb. Now why she didn't use her advantage to bash the zombie's head in at that point isn't explained.

I am not really into these low budget one man films, or woman in this case. Her venting and reflection attempted to give the film some significance, but hey, it's a zombie film. Brittany Allen did a good job to keep a flawed script alive.

Guide: F-word. Rape. No nudity

I understand that some people will not like this at all. It is annoying, you have a main character who's morally bankrupt, annoying and does not really seem to have any redemption value. Add to that decision making of the questionable kind and you have a dangerous mix. Dangerous because the interest of the viewer may wane to put it mildly.

Having said that and in stark contrast to all that, there are quite a few funny and really good moments. They may feel like skits and sometimes out of touch with the rest of the movie. And still they are able to elevate it, be it because of the humor, the tension or some sort short violence outburst. Sometimes a combination, which makes you wonder if underneath it all there was a way better movie, with a bit more time spent on the script, the characters and just in general. The main actress does her best to carry the movie (no pun intended),don't confuse despicable behavior with bad acting ... I hope this helped you decide if it is worth giving this a chance or not ...