Pontypool(2009)
“Shut up or die.”
Overview
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
Studio
Ponty Up Pictures
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$32K
Cast
Stephen McHattie
as Grant Mazzy
Lisa Houle
as Sydney Briar
Georgina Reilly
as Laurel-Ann Drummond
Hrant Alianak
as Dr. Mendez
Rick Roberts
as Ken Loney (voice)
Daniel Fathers
as Nigel Healing
Beatriz Yuste
as Nancy Freethy
Boyd Banks
as Jay (Osama)
Hannah Fleming
as Maureen (Farraj)
Laura Nordin
as Spooky Woman
Rachel Burns
as Colleen (Daud)
Tony Burgess
as Tony (Lawrence)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
Armenian
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$32K
Production Companies
Ponty Up Pictures • Shadow Shows
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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 and released in 2009. It is a horror, mystery, science fiction film.
How long is Pontypool?▼
Pontypool has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Pontypool?▼
The cast of Pontypool includes Stephen McHattie as Grant Mazzy, Lisa Houle as Sydney Briar, Georgina Reilly as Laurel-Ann Drummond, Hrant Alianak as Dr. Mendez, Rick Roberts as Ken Loney (voice) and more.
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