The Sadness (2021) Instant

The infected retain their intelligence, ability to reason, and speech.

They are driven by their darkest, most sadistic impulses, acting on hyper-violent and lecherous urges with zero remorse. The Sadness (2021)

Some infected appear to be aware of their horrific actions—one character is seen crying even as they commit atrocities—suggesting they are conscious but unable to stop their own impulses. Plot & Production The infected retain their intelligence, ability to reason,

Unlike standard zombie films where victims become mindless drones, the "Alvin" virus in The Sadness mutates to strip away human moral restraints. The infected retain their intelligence