Hasitha Fernando on the essential horror-comedies of the 21st century… With October upon us and Halloween apporaching here are some of the best horror-comedies the new century has gifted us thus far. If these movies won’t slay you with their humor, they might just scare the bejesus out of you. Check out the recommendations here… […]
Zombieland at 15: The Story Behind the Modern Zombie Classic
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Zombieland as it turns 15… Good horror comedies are something of a rarefied commodity. So, every now and then when a movie like Zombieland comes a long it becomes instantly memorable. With an uber-talented cast, a darkly comedic script and compelling performances the movie is the quintessential modern horror […]
Follow Rule #2 with Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever out now on Oculus Quest
VR development studio XR Games have today released Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever on Oculus Quest for £14.99/ $19.99. This game combining speed, skill, accuracy and powerful weapons with the universe of Zombieland has been inspired by the light-gun games of the 90s and the racing games of today. Watch the trailer below to see what’s in […]
The original script for Zombieland killed off Mark Hamill in a zombie lightsaber fight
While the headline may sound like a mad-libs for some, Zombieland screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick assure you it’s all real. Posting Twitter, Reese & Wernick revealed that Bill Murray wasn’t their first choice to make that infamous cameo in the 2009 zombie-comedy. The screenwriters originally planned to include Patrick Swayze, but the actor […]
Zombieland co-writer reveals Bill Murray’s role was originally written for Patrick Swayze
While the chemistry between stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin helped make Zombieland a major success in 2009, one of the most memorable sequences in the zombie comedy was the four survivors meeting a still-living Bill Murray. However, according to Zombieland co-writer Paul Wernick, Murray’s role in the film was originally written for the late […]
October Horrors 2019 Day 18 – Zombieland (2009)
Zombieland, 2009. Directed by Ruben Fleischer. Starring Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin. SYNOPSIS: A geeky loner finds himself teaming up with a trio of strangers as they embark on a road trip across America in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse. I’ve probably said it a million times by now but […]
Zombieland: Double Tap – Road Trip out now on PC and consoles
Developer High Voltage Software has announced the release of Zombieland: Double Tap – Road Trip on Xbox One, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC. Inspired by Sony Pictures’ Zombieland and Zombieland 2: Double Tap (due for release in cinemas on 18th October), this new game is set after the events of the first film and […]
Jesse Eisenberg says Deadpool was responsible for Zombieland sequel delay
Jesse Eisenberg, the star of Zombieland: Double Tap, says that Deadpool is partially responsible for the film’s delay. Zombieland was a major success when it released in 2009, taking advantage of the huge interest in zombie-related media that was growing at the time. A sequel was always on the cards but has seen major delays. […]
Zombieland: Double Tap director teases newly evolved “T-800” zombies
Zombieland: Double Tap director Rebun Fleischer has teased a newly evolved form of zombie called a T-800, named after the Terminator. In an interview with Fandango, Fleischer discusses how the heroes have become complacent with the zombies as they don’t present much of a threat and these T-800’s will change that and offer a true challenge. […]
Zombieland: Double Tap gets a new TV spot
With Zombieland: Double Tap set to arrive in cinemas next month, a new TV spot has been released for the long-awaited horror comedy sequel which gives us a peek at more new footage from the movie; take a look here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY4A9VCoit0 In the sequel, written by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick and Dave Callaham, through […]
