Zombie Town is a 2023 American comedy horror film about a teenage pair that inadvertently unearth a centuries-old curse when they decide to watch an exclusive film reel.
Directed by Peter Lepeniotis from a screenplay co-written with Michael Samonek, and Michael Schwartz based on R.L. Stine’s 2012 book of the same name. Produced by Micheline Blais, John Gillespie and Robert Wertheimer.
The Trimuse Entertainment Inc-Now Entertainment Group-Toonz Media Group-Lookout Entertainment co-production stars Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Madi Monroe, Henry Czerny, Scott Thompson, Bruce McCulloch, R.L. Stine, Brenna Coates, Caley Chase, Callan Potter, Marlon Kazadi, Mikael Conde, Rossana Tassone, Ryan Anthony Mauro, Samuel Lariviere, Emiliana Perrotta, Lexie Mitchell, Brooke A. Smith, Chattrisse Dolabaille and Jonas Goddard Lashbrook.
Plot:
Amy (Madi Monroe) and Mike (Marlon Kazadi) uncover a centuries-old secret when they decide to watch an exclusive film reel. Before they know it, their town has been turned to the undead before their eyes.
The duo must track down an infamous filmmaker (Dan Akroyd) and navigate a town of hungry zombies to break the curse before it’s too late…
Reviews:
“I was smiling from ear to ear […] Zombie Town is a silly, sweet, delightfully good time. Go see it with your kids, or treat yourself and your inner child to an endearing reminder of what we love about the genre.” ★★★½ Morbidly Beautiful
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In the US, Zombie Town was released theatrically by Viva Pictures on September 1, 2023.
John Gillespie, Trimuse Entertainment founder and executive producer, said in a statement: “We are delighted to bring the pages of R.L. Stine’s Zombie Town to the screen and equally thrilled to be working with such an exceptional cast and crew on this production. A three-time Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award winner with book sales of over $500 million, R.L. Stine has a phenomenal track record of crafting stories that engage and entertain audiences.”
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