Zombie Town is now streaming free with ads on Tubi, it's also streaming for subscribers of Hulu. The PG-13 rated film, which is based on a book published in 2012 written by R.L. Stine, was released in theaters on September 1 by Viva Pictures.
SYNOPSIS: 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.
Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase (in a minor role) star in the Peter Lepeniotis directed film. Peter Lepeniotis, Michael Samonek, and Michael Schwartz wrote the screenplay.
“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,” John Gillespie, Trimuse Entertainment founder and executive producer, said in a statement.
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Dan Aykroyd Arrives in R.L. Stine Horror Movie Clip:
The Cast Of 'Zombie Town' On What Gives Them Goosebumps:
Interview with Director Peter Lepeniotis:
Interview with Writer Michael Schwartz:
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Jack-O's Review: "It was fun seeing Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase back in comedic roles, even if their appearances are fairly small. As a fan of other R.L. Stine adaptations, this one didn’t quite land for me. Despite its PG-13 rating, it feels more like a Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, or Cartoon Network kids' movie than an actual horror film. There’s nothing remotely scary here, though it did manage to get a few chuckles. Overall, it works best as a gateway horror movie for younger kids. The Halloween party scene with zombies was a nice touch." ★★ @trickhorrortreater
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"This flat, joyless zombie comedy bites off more than it can chew. Zombie Town shuffles around with no atmosphere to draw viewers in and no heart to make the comedy or romance work... Its light jump scares work but won't thrill the target teen audience. But the lack of likable characters is the final death blow to this shambling monster movie." ★★ CommonSenseMedia.org
“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 MorbidlyBeautiful.com
"R.L. Stine’s Zombie Town‘s slow-but-steady downfall is due mostly to Rudolf Blahacek’s often distractingly low-rent visuals and a dumbed-down narrative littered with ineffective, juvenile elements, and there’s little doubt, consequently, that the movie wears out its welcome long before it arrives at its rather endless climactic stretch – with the final result a tiresome adaptation that might hold some appeal for very young viewers but few others." ★½ ReelFilm.com
"Ranging from amusing to hysterically funny, Zombie Town is a delight that carries a lot of positive notes for kids, showcases our hero and heroine, and warns us to stay out of Egyptian burial chambers in small-town Canada. Fabulous! Stay to the very last post-credits moment!" WhatSheSaidTalk.com
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