Dead Rising: Watchtower

Dead Rising: Watchtower

Release poster
Directed by Zach Lipovsky
Produced by

Tim Carter

Tomas Harlan
Written by Tim Carter
Based on Dead Rising (video game)
Starring Jesse Metcalfe
Meghan Ory
Virginia Madsen
Dennis Haysbert
Keegan Connor Tracy
Music by Oleksa Lozowchuk
Cinematography Mahlon Todd Williams
Edited by Mike Jackson
Production
company
Legendary Digital Media
Contradiction Films
Dead Rising Productions
Distributed by Crackle
Release dates
  • March 27, 2015
Running time
 118 mins
Country Canada
United States
Language English

Dead Rising: Watchtower is an action horror zombie film directed by Zach Lipovsky, which was produced by Tomas Harlan and Tim Carter with writing by Tim Carter as well. The film stars Jesse Metcalfe, Dennis Haysbert, Virginia Madsen, Meghan Ory, Keegan Connor Tracy, and Rob Riggle. It is based on the video game of same name, principal photography began on September 30, 2014 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Legendary Pictures is producing the picture as its first digital film through its Legendary Digital Media division and it was released on Crackle on March 27, 2015.

Plot

Set in A small town where A zombie outbreak purges the town and infects its inhabitants after a failed government vaccine.

Cast

Production

On June 19, 2014, it was announced that Legendary Pictures' Legendary Digital Media would develop its first digital feature film based on the video game Dead Rising, Lorenzo di Bonaventura would executive produce, Tim Carter would write and produce with Tomas Harlan through their Contradiction Films.[2] The film is not a part of Legendary's 5-year deal with Universal Pictures. Instead, Crackle would handle domestic rights of the film and which would be distributed internationally by Content Media Corp, and it would also be released on SVOD, DVD, VOD and TV after its exclusive stream on Crackle.[3] On August 20, visual effects artist Zach Lipovsky was set to direct the film.[4]

On September 29, the official title was confirmed as Dead Rising: Watchtower and the cast announced including Jesse Metcalfe, Dennis Haysbert, Virginia Madsen and Meghan Ory.[5] More cast joined on October 20, including Rob Riggle, Harley Morenstein, Keegan Connor Tracy and Aleks Paunovic.[6] Riggle would play Frank West, a photojournalist who knows how to survive zombie attacks, Genzel plays Susan, the anchorwoman who interviews Frank West , Paunovic would play Logan, the head of a biker gang, Morenstein would play his second-in-command, Pyro, while Tracy would play the role of a straight-laced journalist.[6]

Filming

The principal photography on the film began in Vancouver, British Columbia, on September 30, 2014.[5] On October 21, a photo from the set was revealed by Crackle.[7]

Release

The film premiered on Crackle on March 27, 2015.[8]

Sequel

A sequel was announced for Spring 2016 on Crackle.[9][10]

References

  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB-IeU4tM0Y
  2. ↑ Jarvey, Natalie; Ng, Philiana (June 19, 2014). "Legendary Entertainment Adapting 'Dead Rising' Video Game for Crackle". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  3. ↑ Graser, Marc (June 19, 2014). "Legendary to Bring Videogame ‘Dead Rising’ to Life". variety.com. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  4. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (August 20, 2014). "Legendary Digital's Zombie Movie ‘Dead Rising’ Lures ‘Leprechaun: Origins’ Director". thewrap.com. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Graser, Marc (September 29, 2014). "‘Dallas’ Star Jesse Metcalfe Leads Cast in Legendary’s ‘Dead Rising’ Movie for Crackle". variety.com. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Jarvey, Natalie (October 20, 2014). "Rob Riggle Joins Legendary's 'Dead Rising' Adaptation". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  7. ↑ "First Pic from Dead Rising: Watchtower". comingsoon.net. October 21, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  8. ↑ "New Dead Rising: Watchtower". DC. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
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