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2009 · 96 min · NR

Pontypool

Directed by Bruce McDonald · Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction

Pontypool (2009) is a Horror film, directed by Bruce McDonald set in Ontario during the 2000s, in winter. It runs 96 minutes and is rated NR.

A zombie and psychological horror, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of isolation and survival play out through single location / bottle.

Composer
Claude Foisy
Cinematography
Mirosław Baszak
Cast
Stephen McHattieLisa HouleGeorgina ReillyHrant AlianakRick RobertsDaniel FathersBeatriz YusteBoyd Banks

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Ontario
Setting
RuralUnderground
When
2000s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
ZombiePsychological Horror
Themes
IsolationSurvival
Structure
Single Location / Bottle
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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