US Rights to Survival of the Dead Acquired by Magnet Releasing
Zombie fans got an early Christmas present today with the announcement that the genre arm of Magnolia Pictures, the Wagner/Cuban Companies’ Magnet Releasing, has acquired US rights to George A. Romero’s Survival of the Dead, the latest in the legendary director’s beloved series of Dead zombie films.
Romero, one of the most influential and respected horror auteurs of all time, has created a new, terrifying vision that combines viscerally gory undead action with biting social commentary and a return to the black humor and playfulness of his seminal film, Dawn of the Dead. Magnet will release Survival of the Dead as part of its Ultra VOD program this spring, debuting it on VOD platforms nationwide a month before its theatrical release.
Yes, you read that right — theatrical release. Hallelujah!
Like its predecessors, Romero’s Survival of the Dead (reviews here and here) takes place in a desperate, nightmarish world where the dead walk the earth, relentlessly attacking the living. It is the story of Plum Island – a beautiful refuge whose isolation allows two powerful families to maintain a semblance of order in the wake of the zombie holocaust. But as the inhabitants slowly die off, the two clans become sharply divided: The O’Flynns believe that the undead must be destroyed without exception, while the Muldoons insist that afflicted loved ones be kept “alive” until a cure is found. The result is an escalating showdown with echoes of a classic Western stand-off that erupts in brutality and violence.
“George A. Romero is an undisputed cinematic legend, and we’re honored to be bringing another installment of this incredible series of films to horror fans,” said Magnolia President Eamonn Bowles. “SURVIVAL is smart, extremely fun and a worthy addition to the ‘Of the Dead’ franchise.”
Says Romero, “I’m a big admirer of the team at Magnolia. They’re creative and passionate, and I’m excited to put SURVIVAL in their hands.”
Once the release plans are firmed up with specific dates and places, you can be sure we’ll let you all know. In the meantime keep tabs on developments via the official Survival of the Dead Facebook page.
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