Zombie Town Explained

Zombie Town
Director:Peter Lepeniotis
Producer:John Gillespie
Cinematography:Rudolf Blahacek
Editing:Marc Roussel
Distributor:Viva Pictures
Runtime:92 minutes
Country:Canada
Language:English
Gross:$130,802[1]

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]

Plot

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

Production

In August 2022, it was announced that Aykroyd, Chase and several other actors were cast in the film and that filming occurred in Ontario.[4] The film was shot in Sudbury in September 2022.[5] Principal photography wrapped that same month after four weeks of filming.[6]

The score was composed by Ryan Shore.

Release

The film was released in theaters in Canada on August 18, 2023.[7] It also premiered on Hulu in October 6, 2023.[8]

Reception

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Notes and References

  1. Zombie Town (2022). September 7, 2023.
  2. Web site: Squires. John. 'Zombie Town' – Poster Art for Next R.L. Stine Movie Starring Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase. October 27, 2022. Bloody Disgusting. July 7, 2023. July 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162816/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3738269/zombie-town-poster-art-for-next-r-l-stine-movie-starring-dan-aykroyd-and-chevy-chase/. live.
  3. Milligan. Mercedes. Viva Kids Brings 'Inspector Sun,' 'Epic Tails,' 'Dragonkeeper' & R.L. Stine's 'Zombie Town' to U.S. Theaters (EXCLUSIVE). February 23, 2023. Animation Magazine. July 7, 2023. December 12, 2023. https://archive.today/20231212002025/https://www.animationmagazine.net/2023/02/viva-kids-brings-inspector-sun-epic-tails-dragonkeeper-r-l-stines-zombie-town-to-u-s-theaters-exclusive/. live.
  4. Vlessing. Etan. Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase to Star in 'Zombie Town' Mystery Teen Romancer (Exclusive). August 29, 2022. The Hollywood Reporter. July 7, 2023.
  5. News: Moodie. Jim. Accent: SNL comedy icons reunite in Sudbury for horror-comedy film (watch video). September 16, 2022. The Sudbury Star. July 7, 2023. September 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220916172822/http://www.thesudburystar.com/entertainment/local-arts/accent-snl-comedy-icons-reunite-in-sudbury-for-horror-comedy-film-watch-video. live.
  6. Web site: Campbell. Ian. Papineau. Chelsea. Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase filming adaptation of popular YA novel in Sudbury. September 16, 2022. CTV News. July 6, 2023. July 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162759/https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/dan-aykroyd-chevy-chase-filming-adaptation-of-popular-ya-novel-in-sudbury-1.6071205. live.
  7. Web site: Atad. Corey. Chevy Chase & Dan Aykroyd Reunite For New Movie 'Zombie Town' In First-Look Featurette. May 29, 2023. Entertainment Tonight Canada. https://web.archive.org/web/20230529181039/https://etcanada.com/news/995545/chevy-chase-dan-aykroyd-reunite-for-new-movie-zombie-town-in-first-look-featurette/. dead. May 29, 2023. July 7, 2023.
  8. News: Martin. Saleen. Encinas. Amaris. R.L. Stine's 'Zombie Town' is now out on Hulu. What else to stream for spooky season. October 6, 2023. USA Today. October 6, 2023. October 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231008014928/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/10/06/rl-stine-zombie-town-hulu/71089679007/. live.
  9. Web site: Zombie Town. Rotten Tomatoes. September 12, 2023. October 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231006003849/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/zombie_town_2022. live.

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