Pontypool
2008 Dir. Bruce McDonald The small town of Pontypool descends into chaos when the residents become infected by a mysterious virus that seems to spread through the English language. Inside the local radio station, the small production crew of shock-jock Grant Mazzy’s show continue to broadcast news and updates of the ensuing chaos as the town spirals into madness. They are unaware though, that their broadcasts may very well be adding to the contagion… The last decade has produced a staggering array of films that, since 28 Days Later , have attempted their own spin on the zombie/infection/virus sub-genre; and like all cinematic cycles, this one also produced some titles that were much more original and creative than others. Pontypool is perhaps one of the most striking and interesting films to have come out of this resurgence in the popularity of the zombie flick. It is based on the 1998 novel Pontypool Changes Everything and was adapted for the screen by its author Tony Burgess....