Zombie Town is a 2023 Canadian comedy horror film directed by Peter Lepeniotis. It is based on the 2000 novel of the same name by R. L. Stine. The film stars Marlon Kazadi, Madi Monroe, and Dan Aykroyd.[2]
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| Directed by | Peter Lepeniotis |
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| Based on | Zombie Town by R. L. Stine |
| Produced by | John Gillespie |
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| Cinematography | Rudolf Blahacek |
| Edited by | Marc Roussel |
| Music by | Ryan Shore |
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| Distributed by | Viva Pictures |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $130,802[1] |
Plot
editThis section needs an improved plot summary. (April 2024) |
Two teenagers watch a reclusive horror filmmaker's latest film, which turns a town into zombies. The teenagers use the Eye of Horus on a canister lid to ward off zombies.
Cast
edit- Dan Aykroyd as Len Carver[3]
- Chevy Chase as Mezmarian[3]
- Marlon Kazadi as Mike Broadstreet[3]
- Henry Czerny as Richard Landro
- Madi Monroe as Amy Maxwell
- Scott Thompson as Andy
- Bruce McCulloch as Officer Jenkins
- R. L. Stine as Director (cameo)[4]
Production
editIn August 2022, it was announced that Aykroyd, Chase and several other actors were cast in the film and that filming occurred in Ontario.[5] The film was shot in Sudbury in September 2022.[6] Principal photography wrapped that same month after four weeks of filming.[7]
The score was composed by Ryan Shore.
Release
editThe film was released in theaters in Canada on August 18, 2023.[3] It also premiered on Hulu in October 6, 2023.[8]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 50% of six critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6/10.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Zombie Town (2022)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ Squires, John (October 27, 2022). "'Zombie Town' – Poster Art for Next R.L. Stine Movie Starring Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Atad, Corey (May 29, 2023). "Chevy Chase & Dan Aykroyd Reunite For New Movie 'Zombie Town' In First-Look Featurette". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (February 23, 2023). "Viva Kids Brings 'Inspector Sun,' 'Epic Tails,' 'Dragonkeeper' & R.L. Stine's 'Zombie Town' to U.S. Theaters (EXCLUSIVE)". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (August 29, 2022). "Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase to Star in 'Zombie Town' Mystery Teen Romancer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Moodie, Jim (September 16, 2022). "Accent: SNL comedy icons reunite in Sudbury for horror-comedy film (watch video)". The Sudbury Star. Archived from the original on September 16, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Papineau, Chelsea; Campbell, Ian (September 16, 2022). "Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase filming adaptation of popular YA novel in Sudbury". CTV News. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ Encinas, Amaris; Martin, Saleen (October 6, 2023). "R.L. Stine's 'Zombie Town' is now out on Hulu. What else to stream for spooky season". USA Today. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ "Zombie Town". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
External links
edit- Zombie Town at IMDb