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Pontypool

2009-03-06 · 96 min · ★ 6.5

Horror · Mystery · Science Fiction

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.

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Directors
Bruce McDonald
Production companies
Ponty Up Pictures, Shadow Shows
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,500,000
Revenue
USD 32,000

Top Cast

Stephen McHattieStephen McHattieGrant Mazzy
Lisa HouleLisa HouleSydney Briar
Georgina ReillyGeorgina ReillyLaurel-Ann Drummond
Hrant AlianakHrant AlianakDr. Mendez
Rick RobertsRick RobertsKen Loney (voice)
Daniel FathersDaniel FathersNigel Healing
Beatriz YusteBeatriz YusteNancy Freethy
Boyd BanksBoyd BanksJay (Osama)
Hannah FlemingHannah FlemingMaureen (Farraj)
Laura NordinLaura NordinSpooky Woman
Rachel BurnsColleen (Daud)
Tony BurgessTony BurgessTony (Lawrence)
Louis NeginLouis NeginConversationalist
Diane GordonConversationalist
Daniel Junghuan ParkDaniel Junghuan ParkConversationalist

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