Pontypool (2009)
Shut up or die.
When disc jockey Grant Mazzy reports to his basement radio station in the Canadian town of Pontypool, he thinks it's just another day at work. But when he hears reports of a virus that turns people into zombies, Mazzy barricades himself in the radio booth and tries to figure out a way to warn his listeners about the virus and its unlikely mode of transmission.
Director: Bruce McDonald
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: March 6, 2009
Cast
- Stephen McHattie - Grant Mazzy
- Lisa Houle - Sydney Briar
- Georgina Reilly - Laurel-Ann Drummond
- Hrant Alianak - Dr. Mendez
- Rick Roberts - Ken Loney (voice)
- Daniel Fathers - Nigel Healing
- Beatriz Yuste - Nancy Freethy
- Boyd Banks - Jay (Osama)
- Hannah Fleming - Maureen (Farraj)
- Laura Nordin - Spooky Woman
Screenplay
- Tony Burgess (Novel)
- Tony Burgess
Music: Claude Foisy
Cinematography: Mirosław Baszak
Editing: Jeremiah Munce
Production: Ponty Up Pictures, Shadow Shows
Country: Canada
Language: Armenian, Français, English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $32,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Zombie Survival and Apocalypse Dawn, Zombie Apocalypse and Struggle for Life, Creature and Monster Horror, Creature and Monster Horror, Body Horror and Transformation
Keywords
based on novel or book, winter, radio station, disc jockey, survival, zombie, fear, ontario, canada, radio broadcast, talk radio, zombie apocalypse, virus, trapped in building
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pontypool about?
- When disc jockey Grant Mazzy reports to his basement radio station in the Canadian town of Pontypool, he thinks it's just another day at work. But when he hears reports of a virus that turns people into zombies, Mazzy barricades himself in the radio booth and tries to figure out a way to warn his listeners about the virus and its unlikely mode of transmission.
- Who directed Pontypool?
- Pontypool was directed by Bruce McDonald.
- Who stars in Pontypool?
- Pontypool stars Stephen McHattie, Lisa Houle, Georgina Reilly, Hrant Alianak, Rick Roberts, Daniel Fathers.
- How long is Pontypool?
- Pontypool has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Pontypool?
- Pontypool is a Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Pontypool?
- Pontypool had a budget of $2M.
- How much did Pontypool gross?
- Pontypool grossed $32,000 worldwide.
- Where was Pontypool produced?
- Pontypool was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Pontypool?
- The themes of Pontypool include: Zombie Survival and Apocalypse Dawn, Zombie Apocalypse and Struggle for Life, Creature and Monster Horror, Creature and Monster Horror, Body Horror and Transformation.