“Nazi Undead” Review – A Nazi Ghost Story With Guts, Gore & an Infinity Loop

Back in 2018, I popped my premiere-cherry at the Brisbane screening of Living Space, or as it’s now more ominously titled, Nazi Undead. Directed by Steven Spiel (no, not that one), this Aussie-made, German-set horror flick dips into the unnerving archives of World War II evil and remixes it with supernatural menace. Nazi ghosts, creepy farmhouses, a recurring loop of psychological torment, it had me from the moment the car broke down.

Let’s be clear: Nazi Undead isn’t trying to reinvent the horror wheel, but it is smart about where it places its spikes. It’s creepy without being screechy, unnerving without the cheap shots, and thoughtful in a way that lands it somewhere between grindhouse horror and psychological thriller. This is elevated horror with cracked limbs and sewn lips. Welcome to the farmhouse from hell.

Plot Snapshot: Ghosts, Germans, and Groundhog Day Vibes

So here’s the setup. Brad and Ashley, young, dumb, and in love, find themselves stranded in the German countryside after their car dies a cinematic death. They knock on the door of what looks like a quaint farmhouse and are promptly invited into a waking nightmare filled with spectral Nazi officers and looping time traps. What starts as a “let’s find a phone” scenario spirals into a full-on supernatural mind-screw.

If Triangle and Dead Snow had a love child that preferred psychological horror over splatterfest, Nazi Undead would be it.

Accents, Atmosphere & Aussie Underpinnings

What tickled my curiosity most was learning the film was shot in Geelong, Australia, dressed up convincingly as the Bavarian backwoods. That’s indie film magic right there, small budget, big ambition.

As for the characters, Ashley (Georgia Chara) and Brad (Leigh Scully) are cast as Americans. Why? Apparently, the logic was discussed during the post-screening Q&A. Someone decided American tourists were the more marketable choice, which is fair enough, but I’m still not convinced. Australian horror is trending, so why not let our locals be locals?

Chara’s accent threw me at first, kind of Australian, kind of American, slightly Neighbours-y, but she grows into it, and her performance, like the film, gets better the deeper you go.

Screams Not Required: This One Creeps Under Your Skin

There’s very little traditional screaming here, which is a bold move for a horror flick. Instead, Spiel dials up the eerie with spine-crawling sound design and visual unease. It’s all about mood, suggestion, and a soundtrack that plays your nerves like a cello string.

One detail I loved? The recurring imagery. Take the infinity necklace worn by Ashley, a small symbol that becomes key to the plot’s looping timeline. Little touches like that earn you horror-nerd brownie points, and I collected mine proudly.

The Good, The Not-So-Good, and The Ghostly

Let’s talk gore. The practical effects are next-level thanks to Steven Boyle, whose bloody fingerprints are on 30 Days of Night, Ghost Ship, and Star Wars: Episode II. His makeup artistry is brutal, visceral, and damn effective, the kind that sticks in your brain like a splinter.

The cast? Solid, not Oscar-worthy, but well-suited to the story’s scale. I’d argue the concept is stronger than the performances, but that’s not uncommon in indie horror. What matters is they sell the dread, and they do.

Final Thoughts: Loops, Limbs & Lingering Dread

Nazi Undead may have its wobbles, a few pacing stumbles, a predictable beat here or there, but it’s ambitious, stylish, and unsettling in all the right ways. It’s got something to say, even if it says it through Nazi ghosts and time-loop terror. It’s indie horror that thinks. Produced by Tru Dot Films.

And yes, I’d absolutely watch it again.

Rating: ★★★☆☆ — 3 infinity necklaces out of 5. (Because we love a good loop.)

CAST

• Georgia Chara – Ashley
• Leigh Scully – Brad
• Andy McPhee – The Officer
• Emma Leonard – Nurse
• Jolene Anderson – The Girl
• Colin MacPherson – The Father
• Erica Field – Mother

Director’s Debut and A Bit of Awkward Fandom

Meeting Steven Spiel post-screening was a highlight. I may or may not have totally fangirled (internally). I also chatted with producer Natalie Forward and somehow managed to sound like a real journalist, not just someone who secretly live-tweets horror movies with wine in hand.

More Nazi Horror (Because We’re All a Bit Morbid)

• Overlord (2018)
• Dead Snow (2009)
• Green Room (2015)
• Yoga Hosers (2016)
• Frankenstein’s Army (2013)
• Outpost (2012)
• Blood Creek (2008)

Where to Watch Nazi Undead

Living Space movie Where To Watch: