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Pontypool (2009)

Film · 2009 · 96 min · NR · Horror · Mystery · Science Fiction

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.

Directed by Bruce McDonald

Starring Stephen McHattie, Lisa Houle, Georgina Reilly, Hrant Alianak, Rick Roberts, Daniel Fathers, Beatriz Yuste, Boyd Banks

Release dates in United States

In cinemas29 May 2009
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release26 January 2010
First release anywhere6 March 2009

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